Monday, January 27, 2014

New Commercial Planters For A Comfortable Mall


After a long day of work at home, washing the clothes, cleaning the house and maintaining the garden, I decided to take my son to the nearest mall to unwind and to eat as well. While strolling around the department stores, especially the kids section, I noticed that the mall has some added designs and furniture too. They have put additional chairs, intended especially for customers who could probably be waiting for a family member to finish up on their shopping. Good thing is that their is a wide screen television and a movie is playing non-stop the whole day. Beside the comfortable seats are channel planters, which are actually fiberglass planters, they are versatile, durable and attractive. Compared to commonly used materials like wood, concrete, and stone, fiberglass is lightweight.


These contemporary fiberglass planters are actually on every corner of the mall and they definitely create a different atmosphere, which is more likely to be a homey feeling. After buying all the things that we will need, we look for a restaurant where we both could eat. My son loves fast-food especially french fries, he wanted to eat at kiddie restaurant, but I managed to convinced him to eat at a different one, which offers pizza and pasta. We definitely enjoyed the food, and we also ordered pizza for take out. It is again another bonding experience for me and my son. It is a little treat to ourselves, that we usually do every weekend. I know that he also needs it, after beings stressed at school, doing a lot of activities and home works.


We went home with all smiles plastered on our faces. We feel very tired and decided to clean up, wash our faces and brushed our teeth, and went home to bed early. Before we close our eyes to sleep, we thanked God for all the blessings that we receive and for guiding and protecting our family all the time. We also ask that he protects and bless my husband since he is away for work. Although, it is hard for us to be living away from each other, but I believe the sacrifice is gonna be worth it.

Monday, January 13, 2014

Searching For The Perfect Planter


After the Christmas Holiday, I have received new plants as a gift from a friend of mine, who is now based in U.A.E. It is a beautiful Buddleja or commonly called as the butterfly bush. It has yellow flowers and wide leaves. They have become staples of the modern butterfly garden but they are also attractive to bees and moths. I have been thinking as to where I should place them, I could either re-plant it at my garden or buy a new pot or planter. But I actually would like to place them as to where my guests can appreciate it's beauty, like on the front porch of our house. Because I believe that it should be displayed as to where everyone can see and notice their charming bloom.


I have tried looking at different stores for a planter that would fit perfectly with the butterfly bush, but I haven't seen any that would be compatible to the plant and to our porch as well. I have tried checking Planters Unlimited, an online seller and manufacturer of different planters, if they do have new designs that we could put on display at home. While looking through their website for new products, I came across the Georgia wrought iron planter with real copper liner, it is ideal for inclement weather and will stand up to any environment. It can also be customized to any size that I want or that could go well with the plant. The price may be a bit higher than the usual pot or planter that I buy at stores, but it is definitely worth it.


I immediately dialed their toll free number to speak with a Customer Specialist and discussed about the custom sizing of the planter that I want. After some nice and clear discussions, my order has been processed and I was advised that the order will be shipped within 5-7 business days. I can't wait to receive the planter, I know I have bought the perfect planter for my butterfly bush.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Benefits of Container Gardening at Home

 

This new year, I am thinking of replacing the old containers in my garden with the new ones. I should probably trade those bulky cement garden containers for lightweight, virtually-maintenance-free fiberglass. These mason rectangular corrugated concrete planters are which I bought online and from a very reliable seller. They are made of weatherproof fiberglass, yet they may appear to be a cement garden containers just by looking at it from a far. I think cleaning and replacing the old containers in my garden is actually a good form of exercise in that way I could loose all the belly fats that I have gained through the past holiday celebrations.


Using usually the recycled inexpensive containers filled with suitable soil mix to cultivate crops or flowers in a controlled environment is not new. It has been going for ages now and one of the finest example is the legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Container gardening is not a new concept, but the types of containers that offer the ability to produce unprecedented amounts of foods are indeed revolutionary. As industry has pushed rural folk toward cities, giving birth to the sprawl of suburbia, many people have given up on gardening as a way to provide themselves with safely grown, nutritious produce. In densely packed urban centers, growing any plant can seem nearly impossible. Thanks to the numerous benefits of container gardening.


Lucky for me, I can have both the luxury of soil plotted garden and the container gardening right at the comfort of my own home. It is much easier for me to maintain and redesign my garden anytime that I want to. There are a number of benefits to be had from container gardening, although there are few disadvantages, but they are easily outweighed by the benefits.

Monday, December 23, 2013

Modern Trash Receptacles For Business Space


Every establishment and commercial space needs some functional and attractive trash bins, that is to keep commercial properties clean without distracting from smart aesthetics. Having the proper equipment applies to waste management just as it does to other areas of successful business operations. When a business supplies it's employees and customers with easy access to waste containers, overall maintenance of the building is made easier and buildings stay cleaner and neater. Cleanliness as we all know is very important in any place, whether it's a public place, business establishment or at home, especially to those places where our little kids usually stay, run, play and sleep, for kids have more vulnerable immune system than ours.


Every business or private places like our homes generates trash and garbage that requires attention on regular basis to maintain cleanliness, safety and health in the workplace or at home. Keeping your family and employees and customers as well as yourself away from any form of health risks is the number one priority at any home or business establishment. You may think that you have enough trash bins inside and around your house or business establishment, but did you know that some trash bins don't really keep and seal harmful smell of every trash you put inside it. A good commercial trash receptacle needs to be easy to identify while at the same time blending in effortlessly with the beauty of the property not as waste containers. 


The right indoor and outdoor trash bins should balance function and aesthetic. Trash and garbage bins and cans, effectively placed around a building or home, are the first step toward safe and material handling and building maintenance. Safety of the place, people and the whole environment itself should be the number one goal of every business establishment or even at our own home.

Monday, December 16, 2013

Give Love on Christmas Day


Christmas season can be felt already, It is just 8 days to go before we celebrate the Birthday of Jesus. While many of us are already done with the Christmas shopping for their gifts, as well as for the ingredients of the food that we need to serve in our table on that special day, I am busy decorating our garden at home. I am already done with putting Christmas lights on the trees and have made my very own version of a snowman. I have also added new plants on the walkway that is planted on a clegane illuminated square planter. It is indeed very attractive especially at night, it illuminates brightly on our walkway, guiding us to the front door of the house. My son is no longer afraid to go out at night, especially with all of these lights turned on.


We are all busy preparing for the food, decorations and gifts at home, but there are others out there who will not celebrate Christmas this year because they lost their own home and some of their family members too. Let us all remember to give love not only on Christmas day, but for every waking moment of our lives. We should also be thankful for what we have right now, because we never now until when we could have it. Giving something whole-heartedly for those who are needy is already enough reason to smile this Christmas day, because you know that one way or another you made someone very happy. It is in giving that we receive, is indeed a true statement, but we should also remember that expecting something big in return for all the good deeds you have is a bad idea. Because in the first place, we should not expect for a return at all, God is working miracles on ways that we least expect them.


Love and giving is the true spirit of Christmas, so, we should always remember to think not only about ourselves but also think of others who needs our help and assistance. We should all be happy and thankful for the gift of life, that God gave us a chance to experience what it is like to live here on Earth.

Monday, December 9, 2013

A Night Out with Friends

 

Hanging out with friends, are one of the many reasons I am looking forward to every weekend. Not only because it is our day off but also because we get to unwind and relax after a week of work. People working gets to be refreshed every weekend to face another week of tasks and responsibilities not only at work but also at home. Dining out, a slumber party at a friend's house or a mere night out with friends are usually the highlights of my weekend. Last time, we dine at a Korean restaurant because one of our friend has a Korean boyfriend and she wants us to taste the famous Korean cuisine. I can say that their cuisine is largely based upon rice, vegetables and meats.


Traditional Korean meals are noted for the number of side dishes that accompany steam-cooked short-grain rice. We also tried the very famous Kimchi and the black noodle, and we liked their food a lot. After eating, we decided to drink a few shots, so we look for some cozy place that we could stay while drinking. While checking out every bar, we got attracted to one of the shop's commercial and outdoor furniture. So instead, we ended up drinking at that 24/7 shop which sells different kinds of foods and drinks too. It is said that the right amenities are essential to the flow and utility of a property, from park benches for lounging to custom trash receptacles for waste disposals.


In every business, keeping a place clean, organized and usable are the key components or are the reason clients and customers keeps coming back at your establishment. We went home past 12, and we all had a wonderful night, we planned to do it the next time. Friends are always their for a reason, and for whatever reason I found them, I'm just so happy that they stick up with me through thick and thin.

Monday, December 2, 2013

The Many Uses of Woods

 

Woods have always been the most helpful material that we get from the trees as well as other woody plants. Since the wood is a hard, fibrous structural tissue found in the stems and roots of trees they have been used for thousand of years for both fuel and construction materials. Fuel has a long history of when it was first used but it still continue up to today especially in rural areas of the world. Hardwood is preferred over softwood because it creates less smoke and burns longer. When humans began to build shelters, houses and boats, wood also played a very important role in constructing them.


New domestic housing in many parts of the world today is commonly made from timber-framed construction. Engineered wood products are becoming a bigger part of the construction industry. They may be used in both residential and commercial buildings as structural and aesthetic materials especially in roof construction, in interior doors and frames, and as exterior cladding. Not only are they used in construction for homes and commercial buildings but they can  also be made into a rustic barnwood planter. Planters Unlimited is a famous manufacturers of planters, hanging baskets and other commercial reservoirs come up with the newest set of wood planters which are complimented by the black wrought iron decorative accents.


They have carefully selected the wood to make the most of the grain signatures, patterns, color and visible texture so that the character and style of the wood comes through. For more details about their wood planters you could visit their page online or for questions and custom orders you could call their toll free number to talk to their friendly customer service representative.