Common Tea Types

If you don’t consider yourself a tea drinker, now may be a good time to start. Tea is a popular beverage amongst culture. In fact, throughout history tea has also been proven to be used as medicine and has been the second most popular beverage in the world! (Second to water that is!). There are millions of different tea types all around the world. The four most common tea types include: 1) Green Tea – Green...

Reed Diffusers for Aroma Therapy

Looking for a greener and safer way to enjoy a fragrance in your environment? Look no further! Reed diffusers are a great way to create beautiful aromas in any environment. Since reed diffusers do not require flames to trigger the smell, they are a safer and eco-friendly alternative to candles that emit petroleum and paraffin. Most reed diffusers will last about two to three months. Good reed diffusers on...

Benefits of Soy Candles

Soy candles are made from soy wax. The best part about soy candles is how clean they burn. Soy candles produce minimal smoke and black spots. Soy candles are a new alternative to paraffin wax. Made from a renewable source, soy candles release minimal amounts of smoke. Compared to the paraffin candles the soy wax burns at a cooler temperature. The cooler temperature allows for the burning time of the soy...

Preparing your Bonsai for the winter

During winter, certain species of bonsai trees  (Chinese Elms and Other Specialty Trees) will lose their leaves. Some bonsai beginners may feel as though their bonsai trees are dying. Fortunately, many bonsai trees are hardy and can sprout new leaves quite easily if they are tricked into thinking it is still spring. You will need to create a greenhouse atmosphere during the day to keep the tree extremely warm,...

How to Trim your Lucky Bamboo Roots

Lucky Bamboo is a very hardy plant. If the roots of your bamboo look overcrowded or dense with long roots, it is time for a bamboo haircut! To give your bamboo the proper trimming, follow these three easy steps: Step 1: Gently remove the lucky bamboo from the water and rocks. Give the bamboo a good rinse of water. Step 2: Once the bamboo has been cleaned, with the use of a sharp clean scissor or garden shears you...