Monday 19 December 2011

What would you take in case of emergency

I don’t want to be bad luck or anything like that but I sometimes wonder what exactly are the first things I would grab if there was a emergency and I had to leave my house in a rush. I think of stuff like my Xbox and TV and all those kinds of things but I honestly believe that if it should ever come to that time those kind of things will be the last thing on my mind. My mother might think she is going to grab some kitchen appliances before she leaves but I beg to differ and say that she will probably be heading for the same items like me.
My cellphone
I am 100% sure that no matter what I will be grabbing my cellphone first. Even before I know what kind of danger I am in I will still look for my cellphone. I don’t think I will be able to live without it anyways so I will rather take the chance of looking for it instead of just leaving it behind.
My warmest blankets
Maybe there is a huge fire and maybe carrying blankets around while there is a blaze near to you is not the smartest idea. On the other hand maybe I might be sleeping in a place I don’t know which is super cold and the only blankets they give you is that thin hospital ones. If that is the case then I will be glad to have taking the risk of running with my blankets because I hate getting cold. I might even take the duvet and a blow up mattress if I can find one quickly.
My pets
No matter what kind of dog(or animal I have at that time) and regardless of their size I will take them with me. Even if I had a Great Dane dog at the time I will pick that big guy up and run with him as far as I can until I pass him on to somebody else to carry the rest of the way.
Even though I believe that I will be taking all my electronics out my room in case of emergency the reality is that these are the only things I will try to find when that time comes.

Wednesday 7 December 2011

Tips on tropical garden design

I love my tropical garden and when I get home it’s the first place I explore. A tropical garden always has something new every time you walk through it. New birds or butterflies always seem to make their homes in my garden. Growing a tropical garden can be an adventure if you enjoy gardening and you will be able to leave the garden to let it grow into the “tamed jungle” look.



To create the perfect tropical garden you need a big space to begin with. This way you will be able to create the perfect atmosphere for the garden and you will have a big garden to walk through and relax in. People enjoy tropical gardens since it gives the feeling of luxury and peace.

Plants
A big feature of tropical gardening is the large amounts of plants and flowers you use to get the tropical effect. The flowers and plants you use in your garden are greatly varied so you will be able to pick different shapes, sizes and colours to your heart’s content. The flowers and plants you will buy usually have dramatic colours as well as extravagant shapes and sizes, some of these flowers include the frangipani, hibiscus and bougainvillea. If you’re like me you enjoy different fragrances as well, if that’s true then you should buy flowers such as the jasmine and maybe the Michelia Champaca. The Michelia Champaca may not be as pretty as the jasmine but it still has a wonderful scent as is used in perfume bottles. Bamboo plants also give off a wonderful tropical garden feel and you should at least plant a few of them in your garden.

Statues
Having the right amount of statues in your garden also gives it the perfect tropical look. Placing lanterns, vases and statues in the correct location can be great for your total look of the garden. It’s even better if you can place them next to creepers or lush bushes so that the plants can grow over them or around them. Winding paths and water streams also give a feeling of a jungle and it’s a great form of relaxation as you stroll through the garden. Some gardens use decking for their walkways, the most popular one used is timber decks.

Origins
Depending on your style you might choose to add some culture from other countries to your garden. People usually add a touch of Balinese, Polynesian or Thai to their garden. Decking the entrance to your garden or placing timber decks on your walkway gives a finished touch to your design. I used the Thai theme and it went brilliantly together.

Once you’re all set and done you will be able to invite family and friends and entertain them in your tropical garden. The maintenance is minimal if you plan well and you will have beautiful plants all year round.