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Home Decoration Using Flowers
by Wesley Berry
April 22nd is Earth Day, a day to celebrate this planet we call
home and all the natural beauty it has to offer. Many people
celebrate the day by planting a tree or bush or simply by
spending the day outside, enjoying the splendor of nature. But,
what if you live in a city where nature isn't as abundant as
you'd like or if you're just unable to get outdoors to plant a
tree or bush? Well, your florist could help you bring a little
nature right into your house or apartment, no matter where you
live. Better yet, your florist can even help you create or
purchase a plant or arrangement that fits your lifestyle,
personality, and living space.
Using flowers and plants, you can create looks ranging from the
soft and natural to the dramatic and feisty. Here are just a few
looks you can achieve:
* Natural Look: Place loose, wispy arrangements in a vase or
glass bowl. Flowers may be monochromatic or multicolored.
* Calming: Flowers in shades of blue are proven to have a calming
effect on our moods.
* Dramatic Look: If you're not into the more traditional styles,
you might be interested in creating a bold, dramatic look using
deeply colored blooms in bright orange, fiery red, or brilliant
yellow.
* Outdoorsy: If you're a country girl or guy at heart, you might
be interested in bringing that outdoors feel inside using
arrangements containing seasonal grasses or twigs. The
arrangements can be placed in clay pots or baskets to further
enhance the feel.
If you're looking for a long-lasting way to bring the green of
the outdoors into your home, your florist can assist you in
picking a potted plant that will flourish in the space you have
available. Here are just a few plants you might choose from:
* Philodendron: The philodendron is a large-leafed plant
available in red or green and with several different leaf shapes.
Philodendrons grow beautifully in bright, indirect light and away
from drafts. They are, however, poisonous so you should place
them in areas that are not accessible by children or pets.
* Dieffenbachia: These plants are very popular as indoor plants
because they grow better indoors than many other types of plants.
In fact, they can grow up to four or five feet tall under the
right conditions.
* Cactus: The cactus is perfect for the individual with little
time to spend caring for plants and limited space. They are
extremely hardy and, because the soil should be allowed to
thoroughly dry between waterings, they require very little
attention.
* Areca Palm: A beautiful plant with a tropical look, the areca
palm is available in various sizes from 3 feet all the way up to
10 feet tall. They grow well in bright locations with ample
watering.
Regardless of your location or living arrangements, celebrate
this Earth Day with a call to your florist. Bring a little nature
into your home!
Wesley Berry is the President of Wesley Berry Flowers,
a successful multi-million dollar business that was
established in 1946. He is also the Headmaster of the
Professional Florists' Institute, a floral design school
located in Michigan. Visit Wesley Berry Flowers on the
web at http://www.800wesleys.com
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