People nowadays are seeking more creative ways of connecting with nature and especially with the busy everyday lives we all lead, it may be difficult to make the time for going to the mountains. If that is the case for you or if you simply love nature and the serenity that it brings, then this simple guide to creating a green oasis in your own room is just for you. 

Not only are plants really beneficial to your physical health but they can also contribute to creating a pleasant and calming ambiance in your home which will in turn help keep you relaxed and in a good mood too. Here at House Sales Direct, we have prepared a quick and easy to follow guide that will navigate your journey of creating a green corner in your home so that you can harvest the fruits of your creation for a long time. 

Step 1: Choose a Space

The first step to making an oasis is to choose the right space for it. Whether that is in a corner of your room or a center piece in your living room, it’s important that you pick a spot that your plants will love. And since every plant is different and requires different care, it might be worth considering the types of plants you choose for your oasis. Sometime space is limited but do not let that stop you. You could always buy a vertical plant shelving which can gather all your greenery in one place and make use of the vertical wall space available. Once you establish the right spot, you can start with everything else.

Step 2: Choose Right Plants

If you place your green oasis in a space where the sun easily enters, then sun-loving plants are the way to go. If your plants prefer shade, then strategically choosing a spot that rarely gets sunlight would be the better choice. If you opted for a shelf, it might be worth considering whether the plants you plan on purchasing can grow tall and big because that could interfere with the whole shelf idea. A prime example of plants that don’t take more space with time and normally stay the same are cacti and succulents. What’s more, they are the ones which require the least maintenance, so they are always a good choice. 

Step 3: Get Suitable Pots

You don’t want to have a small plant in a massive pot which takes up most of your space so after you purchase your plants you should consider how much they ought to grow and what kind of pot they will require. Based on that, you could do your browsing around the shops and choose the most suitable ones in regards to practicality but design as well. You want them to stand out from the plants and not blend in with the greenery. Normally people go for simple and classic white but some cool designs and surfaces. 

Another thing you should have in mind when choosing your pots is whether they have drainage holes. It’s important that any excess water is not kept within the plant but drained properly so it doesn’t start moulding. For this purpose, you could either create a false bottom by putting stones and gravel as a first layer when planting or using smaller pots inside planters. 

Step 4: Prune and Arrange

Now that you’ve got everything that you need, you can start arranging you plants onto your shelf or surface of your choice. Just before you do that you should prune any leaves and branches that are sticking out in order to promote better health and growth. It’s essentially the haircut that your plant needs to start fresh with your green corner means giving your plants the fresh start they deserve. 

Then, onto designing the space. You can arrange them in any way that you like but make sure that there is enough space between them so that their growth is not stopped and that there are no obstacles that could hurt the plants. Many people prefer to clutter them all in one place in order to create a bigger greenery so especially if you have chosen to do something similar, you should be mindful of how much space you give them to breathe and grow. 

These simple and easy steps should give you the foundation of starting your green corner from scratch and give you the opportunity to create a space that is not only aesthetically pleasing but healthy and safe as well. 

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