8 3 8 Se = B% How to set up a beautiful indoor garden Dear Debbie; | am interested in hav- ing some house plants to liven up my home. | don't know much about how to display. I'm gpt looking for an indoor jungle, but more than one pot. Any ideas? -- Winnie Dear Winnie; Adding live greenery to your indoor space is a DEBBIE House to great decorating choice TRAVIS Home . It literally brings life to your rooms. Every home is more welcoming when there are a few plants on a windowsill, a bookshelf or coffee table. If you are just starting out there are a few essentials to consider. Plants require light, most are happiest with indirect light, but not a dark corner. Just like us, they don't like draughts or sitting over a hot radiator. They need some attention, misting or wa- tering, dusting, adjusting positions. These tasks are not oner- ous, in fact, caring for your plants is satisfying and nurturing, a hobby that you'll discover has many bonuses. | would start by deciding on where you'd like to build a dis- play given your space and available light. You've got lots of options. A bright corner of the room works well for a larger plant that is going to grow high. It won't be in the way and will fill a corner space with life. Vertical shelves provide plenty of space for a diverse array of plants. Choose from a selection of containers that differ in size and shape. The beauty and interest you create comes from the ¢ontain- ers as well as the plants: ceramic beside clay, gleamir'g metal beside matte black. Seen here is an appealing collection lined up on a rustic ladder. Note the variety in heights and how the trailing ivy adds whimsy and flow. For a more industrial 100k pick steel shelves or a metal ladder. Containers that are SIMk lar line up for a more minimal style. ; The size of the plant and its container should complenent each other. Think outside the box, or in the example shewn -here, inside the drawers for eye-catching displays that make you smile. Each plant has its own home and | imagine that when the drawer plants get big enough, they graduate to a pot on the top shelf. | warn you that as your collection grows you will find yourself talking to your plant-friends and recognizing their unique personalities. More display ideas ... build a window box, buy plant stands, hang from the ceiling. If you would like to have a hanging dis- play be sure that the hanger is secured properly to the ceil- ing. Your hardware store will have the-appropriate screws and hooks, check the weight requirements. Soil and large plants are heavy. Layer a window with small plants that hang from curtain rods or towel racks. Install two or three and you won't require curtains. Once you know where your new plants are going to live, it's time to do some research and then visit a plant store. All plants come with specifics about best growing practices, light, water, soil, etc. You will know what to expect with growth pat- terns, flowering seasonings, and trouble shooting. If wou have pets, please check to see if your choices are pet safe. Many plants are not and can do harm when nibbled by a curious cat, dog or other furry companion. Written by Debbie Travis and Barbara Dingle. Please email decorating questions to house2home@debbietravis.com. Fol- low Debbie at instagram.com/debbie_travis, facebook.com/ thedebbietravis, debbietravis.com. . TALC TT ath Open House Sat-Sun 2-4 PM Emily Victory TIEN © cel 1,399,999 eR * BS ar ol ce for 1375 Marshall Crescent, Milton Spectacular family oasis on extremely rare and massive pie shaped lot (1611t deep!) Ths home is an entertainers dream ur family grow up in the luxury of this 4+1 Bed. 4 bath with change rooms and extensive patio and gathenng space. Wat i homaswile custom kitchen with staid. stainfess home with ha coffered casings, custom mold mno quartz counters, undercounter 0 out in the spacious and fully iD 15 ne 0f a kond and a pleasure to show! Don mess out Ideally loc ROYAL LEPAGE [iad orm 0 NN | RADI Meadowtowne Realty, sokerage Independently Owned and Operated Sine Jeott Sales Representative 905-699-1881 r-- 1110 ROYAL LEPAGE -- kimscott@royallepage. ca www. kimscotl.ca J - watulations 8 Mary Best wishes as you start your next chapter in Palermo MILTON 905-878-8101 Changing the way you experience real estate Wers The housing market moves quickly. Visit: AmyFlowers.ca to view our current inventory today! ~~ -- Tar ---- 11100 006.878.6232 ats nb st. E. Milton, Ontario LOT 1R1 meadowtowne.com The ---------- Brazeau EO Team : Sales Representatives, Joseph Brazeau, Virginia Brazeau, Jodie Near, Jennifer Brazeau-Barg Serving Town & Country: Milton, Campbellville, Halton Hills, Flamborough, Oakville, Burlington, Waterdown & Carlisle 905-878-8101 www.BrazeauTeam.com 6L0Z 'S 1eqwaoa( 'Aepsiny| | uoidweys uejpeued uo | £2 Wwo2'uo)eyapisul