When you speak about tropical countries, there is no doubt that they are rich in flora life. The weather explains; there is equal distribution of sunshine needed by chlorophyll for photosynthesis as well as rainfall that is important for vegetation to survive. Where trees are abundant, flooding would not be a problem because rain will be seep through and be absorbed by the tree roots. Asia may not be highly industrialized compared to America and Europe, but it is rich in natural resources. Without the winter season, the more flowering plants thrive in most of Asia.

With at least 20, 000 flower species in Malaysia, flowers can be easily spotted in the soils of Sabah and Sarawak. Such flowers are Touch Me Not, Yellow Allamanda, Bachelors Button, Rafflesia, Hibiscus, Ixora, Bougainvillea, Orchid, Fuchsia, Angsana, Frangipani, Lantana, Saga, Rhododendrons, Chrysanthemum, Violet Rose, Lobster Claws and Bird Of Paradise.

Touch Me Not is a Malaysian flower that is a thorny undershrub where stems are bristly. Native of Southern America, it is known to be a nuisance as a troublesome very thorny weed. With pink flowers and slender stalks, it is very fascinating due to its sensitive leaves that fold together. It also droops when caressed. The locals call it as “malu- malu” which means shy.

Yellow Allamanda is a Malaysian flower that originated from a professor of history in Leyden on the latter part of the 18th century. It is commonly seen all year round. Another ordinary from the America, it has very attractive flowers that bear the local identity of Bunga Akar Kuning and Akar Chempaka Hutan. It is a woody scrambling shrub that has oblong leaves arranged in parallel pairs along the stem. With milky sap that gushes out as soon as the parts are broken, it propagates when the stem is cut.

Frangipani is mostly seen in the vineyards and called as Bunga Kubur among the locals. It is a tree that grows so robust and often branched at different times of the year. Reaching about 6 to 10 meters in height, it is very fragrant and comes in a variety of colors.

Lobster Claw is a Malaysian Flower that belongs to the Heliconiaceae family. Colloquially recognized as Sepit Ketam due to its close resemblance to a sea creature, this hails from Peru. It blooms before onset of rain and appears like a red crab brachea that has yellow tips which cover small white flowers.

Bird of Paradise is a Malaysian Flower that is coined after the literal meaning of what it is fondly called. Also dubbed as Strelitzia, it is among the most beautiful flying fauna in the whole world. It has bright colored plumage as well as tails that are fan- like.

There is a great deal of organic waste that can be used to make compost. Small twigs, leaves, hedge and grass clippings and other organic materials, including some kitchen waste, can all be used in backyard composting, which is a very effective form of recycling. The resulting composted muck can be added into soil to increase the nutrient levels and create a wonderful environment for plantings.

In fact, to avid gardeners, compost is highly regarded and considered the “black gold” of garden fertilizers. Material that has gone through the composting process ends up producing a wonderfully rich material that is filled with minerals and nutrients that are well suited to encouraging lush and healthy growth of new plants.

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The end result of composting is a very rich organic substance that is able to mix with and improve virtually all types of soil. Sandy soils are improved with the addition of compost because it helps retain moisture. Clay soils become much easier to work with when compost is added and makes the soil able to handle an improved variety of plant types.

The composting process involves four different components that are required to create a mixture that will deliver the sought-after benefits. These four key components are organic matter, correct moisture, sufficient oxygen and bacteria.

The yard waste materials suitable for composters include various plant materials, food scraps, and some varieties of animal manure. Good compost should include a mix of brown organic material and green organic material. The brown organic matter includes such as dead leaves, twigs, and manure. The green material will be comprised of things such as grass clippings, hedge trimmings, coffee grounds, fruit rinds and vegetable waste.

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The brown materials provide carbon for the mixture, while the green materials bring in supplies of needed nitrogen. As much as possible, it is best to try to maintain a one to one ratio of brown material to green material to produce the best final compost. If you have a compost pile that contains more brown material than green, then you can add in a handful of 10-10-10 fertilizer. This will add nitrogen and will speed up the decomposition process.

Sometimes it is helpful to shred, chop or mow the available materials into smaller pieces before adding to the compost bins . This will serve to speed up the composting process because the smaller the pieces of material are the greater the surface area.

The proper moisture levels are important to a successful composting process. It is said that the compost pile should have about the same amount of moisture as a sponge that has been wrung out by hand. If the compost pile is too dry, then the decomposition slows down. You can simply add some water to the pile during dry weather periods or any time when a lot of brown material has been added to help keep the process moving along.

Should the compost become too wet, simply dig in and turn the pile to mix the materials and spread the moisture. You can also add some brown organic materials that are very dry to help balance things out.

Sufficient oxygen is also a key element that is necessary for decomposition. Oxygen supports the breakdown of the organic materials by the bacteria. Supplying oxygen to the compost pile is as simple as turning the compost so the materials at the outer edges of the pile are moved to the center. This also helps to control odors that can develop. The pile should be turned about every two weeks for best results.

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It is the bacteria, and other types of microorganisms, that do the real work involved in the composting process. With the other needed elements in place, the bacteria can go to work breaking down the organic components into the compost that will benefit the organic garden.

Once the composting period has converted the organic materials into nutrient rich compost, you will then be able to incorporate it into your garden. When spring arrives, spread the compost over your planting area. When the composting cycle has turned the organic waste matter into a muck that is rich in nutrients, you will be able to easily add it to your garden soil. Soon you will see the benefits of your efforts with an abundance of healthy plants.

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Love water gardens but think you can’t have one in a small city lot? Water lilies and water hyacinths grow just as well in a container as they do in large pools and ponds. Remember, though, that placing a container water garden under a deciduous tree will require protecting the container from falling leaves that can clog pumps and harm fish or plants during the autumn months.

Easy access to your water supply is important, especially as the water level needs to be periodically replenished due to evaporation to keep the water level constant and plants healthy. You can use water for replenishing water stores without first removing the chlorine or chloramine, however.

Any waterproof container that can hold at least four gallons of water can be used for a container water garden. (Note: A container the size of a half whiskey barrel will provide room for only one water lily, but you can plant slender water grasses around the edges. Glazed pottery crocks and old cast iron bathtubs with feet also make great small water garden containers.

When choosing plants for your water garden, remember that tropical water lilies have larger blooms, are the most fragrant, bloom more frequently and come in more colors than do hardy lilies. To plant your water plants, you will need to first place a layer of garden soil in the bottom of each pot, and then position your chosen plants at their recommended planting depth before continuing to fill each pot with soil and topping it with a layer of gravel about half an inch deep to hold the soil in place. Water plants until soil is well saturated, then place them in the water garden container on bricks.

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People who garden have definitely heard of growing bonsai style and all of the benefits that it has to offer. However, for those who have small living spaces and may not be able to garden outdoors, they are missing out on a beautiful experience. One way that a person can create a wonderful Japanese style garden without having to leave their home is by learning how to create the perfect indoor bonsai garden.

The Japanese garden is one that can not be made easily. One has to know that various elements that are needed in order to create an authentic Japanese garden. Elements needed are water, green and stone.

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The stones act as a center of peace, the water is akin to life, and the greenery is used only to enhance the beauty of the rocks or stones. If one is making a miniature form of a Japanese garden, then the greenery can be a difficulty. Luckily, one can use various plants trees for bonsai, and even artificial bonsai if one is so inclined.

Now that one knows the basic elements needed for a Japanese garden, they must find out how to create one. Creating a indoor bonsai garden based on the Japanese form can be learned from books, the internet, and even a nursery from which one can buy bonsai trees and bonsai supplies.

If one looks on the internet, then they can find a variety of bonsai tree care books that teach one how to keep these delicate trees alive while keeping the idea of the Japanese art form intact.

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The Japanese garden is one that has been recreated several times over. For centuries, the Japanese have relished their gardens and all that they have to offer a person. From the sanctity and seclusion that one can have from being with nature, to the calmness that can be brought to one’s spirit, these elements can be incorporated into one’s life.