Gardening-Simplified

Nature walks are very energizing and sometimes we do fall upon unexpected beauty in the wild. I came upon this hibiscus flower growing in the wild. The flower is some what different from our red hibiscus plants that we have and is a rare species. It looks like a hanging bunch of flower with many small petals. Hibiscus Flower growing in wild The hibiscus flower is peach coloured and has stamens similar to our big hibiscus flowers. The blooms are very attractive and delicate but the plant has borne all odds and grown and survived in these wilds. Maybe the flowers or seeds or plant may have been transferred by the wind or by man, but the plant amongst all the wild plants looks really beautiful. Some one may have planted it long time back and the land may have been covered by wild plants later on. It seems like God's own plant and grows in peace without any care!  Hanging Buds of Hibiscus Flower  Close up of Hibiscus flower/ Shoe Flower Hibiscus Flower From where wou...

Agave plant  Agave plants look like lily plants except when you go near them you can see that they have very sharp and pointed leaves. This agave plants grow in very hardy and rock soil and do not require much care. watering can also be skipped many times as the plants are succulents and can retain moisture in their leaves. Agave growing in Garden  The end tip of each leaf has very sharp pointed thorns and it is very dangerous to grow them at eye level. Hence lots of acre is needed when selecting agave for your garden. Unfortunately I had to give up on my agave plant as it is not a suitable plant for growing in small gardens. The agave require space to maintain their wide stature and with the thorns it is also not recommended in houses where there are small children or pets. Succulant cactus Agave  This agave plant has thorns and grows in hardy and rock soil. It is very good plant for landscaping huge areas and is usually selected for a raised corner or raised ...

Pink Flowering creeper of Chain of Love  This pink flowering creeper can be seen covering fences and garden walls. It grows randomly and will cover the whole fence and also can be grown with other creepers and climbers. Small Pink Flowers Vine This plant is termed as the chain of love as this vine has beautiful pink coloured flowers. The plants grows with support of fence or wall and has tendrils that cling to the fence or other plants. Chain of Love Vine  The blooms are really very attractive with new flowers having baby pink colour Close up of Small Pink Flower on Vine This plant is growing in a private garden and can also be seen in many grounds where wild plants also grow. This indicates the tendency of the plant to grow in dry conditions with less watering care. Once rooted firmly this vine spreads fast and will cover your whole fence or garden wall.

Fern plants are seen in most places growing in hanging baskets and even in our garden the fern plant was grown in big tubs and it looked like a green water fountain! I have come upon big fern plants that grow in landscapes and gardens. Also going by the wild,  ferns can be seen in jungles and thick growth can be noticed with huge leaves. It is the same fern plant that is grown in containers or a different one? Large fern Plant  This fern is a different variety and as we have different palms we also see a variety of fern plants. this plant has big leaves and grows in large containers. the plant circumference is also large and grows best when given more surrounding space. Leaves of Large Fern Plant On close up the leaves are definately large and each leaf has small leaflets and this grows like a tree with its branches falling in circle shape. Usually this plant is grown in offices at entrances and in big gardens to make focal points or central placements in the garden. ...

Feng shui garden is where you can feel peace and welcoming energy when you enter. Feng shui encourages positive energy and placement of your plants according to feng shui will promote good luck and peace in your feng shui garden. Having pair of objects or plants in your home in the relationship corner promotes good and healthy relationships between family members. If you plant to implement a feng shui garden design then begin with pairing plants and place them together. Divide your garden according to the feng shui areas of wood, fire, earth, metal and water. The same principles will be applicable as in your home so for your garden.  It is advisable to have plants in pairs in your feng shui garden. The most important area would be south west where you can plant flowering plants having pink, white, or yellow flowers. Having fragrant flowers here will promote good relationships among your family and friends. Pair of Jade Plants in Feng Shui Garden You can ...

Flower shaped plant Best Succulent  Flower shaped plant! This plant is I bet another succulent plant that requires less water and care variety of cactus the plant is usually selected for its shape of growth, that is the plant looks like a flower. Only on close observation do you realize that this is a cactus variety only smaller and grows with central leaves growth pattern.  The word succulent comes from Latin word "sucus"meaning juice or sap. Really thick , fleshy, they retain water for longer periods and survive in dry climates.  Is this Haworthia cymbiformis? Succulent Echeveria Blue star?colorata? Types of sedum.  Growing similar needs plants in a corner of your garden will not only give an attractive feature in your landscape but also help you with your watering system for plants. All plants requiring similar needs can be clubbed together in a group so that it is easy to care for them. Any landscape is not complete without succulent plants a...

Flowering Cactus Cactus plants having thorns and are not very much liked by all. Whenever we think of plants we imagine green and colorful flowers. But there are many gardeners who love cactuses. And it is also true that not all cactuses are scary! Many flowering cactus plants have attractive flowers and also some varieties give flowers all year round. I have seen a special garden full of different varieties of cactus and this is totally a specialized field of gardening. I think this is called the walking stick cactus, Cylindropuntia spinosior. having tall stems. People love cactus plants as these plants can grow in very harsh climatic conditions also and do not require much care. Our cactus plant grows with few watering , but remember to water it regularly as keeping the plant without water will result in leaf drying and dropping. Cactus plant care and tips for flowering- This cactus plant is also like the other plant which we have but the stems are smaller and they grow ...