A rose ceremony is one that is done before or after a wedding. Rose ceremony adds a touch of elegance, romance and beauty to the ceremony. In rose ceremony, roses are exchanged by mothers of the bride and groom or bride and groom will exchange the roses. Here in this ceremony, roses are used for symbolizing magnificent creation of god and gift of love.
There are two kinds of rose ceremonies are there.
1) Giving red roses as a gift to their mothers by the bride and groom.
2) Bride and groom only exchange the red roses.
In the first kind of ceremony, both the bride and groom give roses to their mothers with hugs and kiss as a gift of honor and to show how important they are to them in their life. Gifting a rose is a sweet, touching and surprise for the mothers. Even the couple can express their feeling of love by writing notes and attached to the flower. Giving of roses is done before the ceremony starts or introduction to the ceremony.
In the second kind ceremony, both the bride and groom exchange roses at the end of the ceremony or they are just pronounced as a wife and husband. This red rose stands as a symbol of their love, and as their first gifts to each other as husband and wife. This all will be done by the wedding officiant by pronouncing names of bride and groom and after exchange of flowers by the couple the officiant also blesses to have same love towards each other.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Know About the Different Types of Roofs for Your Home
There are different types of roofs for designing and constructing a building. Depending on the climatic conditions of a local place, the type of roof is selected. Remember that, neither cost determines the quality of the roof nor all the products will meet the home needs.
Mansard roof:
This is that type of roof which is made up of four slopes. Two on each side of the home. Mansard roof has a flat surface at the top instead of being triangular.
Gambrel:
This is similar to Mansard. Gambrel roof has vertical gable ends and is usually two sided symmetrical roof with two slopes on each side.
Saltbox:
This type of roof is similar to gable roof, but two sides of the roof are asymmetrical. One plane of the roof may be longer and have greater slope.
Pyramid:
This type of roof is shaped like a pyramid. It is a square structure with hip roof. Used for small structures.
Bonnet:
Same as pyramid roof. The difference is that two of the sides slope out an angle. It is best used to cover a veranda or outdoor porch area.
Mansard roof:
This is that type of roof which is made up of four slopes. Two on each side of the home. Mansard roof has a flat surface at the top instead of being triangular.
Gambrel:
This is similar to Mansard. Gambrel roof has vertical gable ends and is usually two sided symmetrical roof with two slopes on each side.
Saltbox:
This type of roof is similar to gable roof, but two sides of the roof are asymmetrical. One plane of the roof may be longer and have greater slope.
Pyramid:
This type of roof is shaped like a pyramid. It is a square structure with hip roof. Used for small structures.
Bonnet:
Same as pyramid roof. The difference is that two of the sides slope out an angle. It is best used to cover a veranda or outdoor porch area.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Have some Aquatic Plants for Your Water Garden
Lilies are the floating plants which actually get rooted in the bottom of the pond. Tropical and hardy varieties of lilies can be maintained easily. It is lovely to see different colored lilies which last for about four to five days. Water hyacinth and water lettuce are also some floaters which provide coverage for the surface of the water garden and inhibit algal growth.
Certain plants which grow at the edge of the pond in shallow water are called as marginal or bog plants. Like the floating plants, they also provide shelter and protection for the fish or frogs from the sun or predators. Water forget-me-not, Cardinal flower water plant, Swamp Hibiscus, Sweet Flag Umbrella, Tall Horsetail and Marble queen are some of the examples of marginal plants that can be added to your water pond.
Submerged plants such as Anacharis, Hornwart, Cambomba and Parrot Feather are oxygen suppliers providing oxygen for the living organisms growing in the pond. So, do not forget to add them to your water garden. These plants remain just below the surface of water and prevents the water garden from becoming stagnant. Remember that you should use only pot for all the plants except floaters with heavy clay soil. In order to accommodate the varied depths for each plant, you can adjust the height by using bricks. So, get to the nearby garden store and get some aquatic plants to add to your water garden bringing an attractive appeal.
Add Beauty to Your Home by Hydroponic Gardening
Want to create a new and unique home garden? Then try hydroponic gardening. Hydroponic gardening is the approach to grow plants without the use of soil. Instead of soil, the mineral solution is the main growing medium for hydroponic plants. It is simple and easy to grow hydroponic garden. While it is a popular hobby for some, it has become a profitable business for others. It provides a year-round supply of fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs.
The growing medium for the hydroponic plants can include perlite, vermiculite, gravel, sand, coconut fiber or any others. This medium does not supply any nutrients to the plants. The nutrient solution is the only source of nutrition.
The nutrient solution for the plants has a perfect pH balance and is delivered to the roots. So, the plants can directly absorb the nutrients through the roots. They are even taken by the roots easily and quickly. This may be one of the reasons that the growth rate of hydroponic gardening is more. The supply of oxygen and carbon dioxide also gets increased to speed up the uptake of nutrients.
Also, roots of plants grow in soil need to exert much of the energy for nutrients and mineral in soil. It causes greater root growth as opposed to top growth. However, in case of hydroponic gardening, plants are directly grown in the mineral solution. As the minerals and nutrients are constantly supplied to plants, top growth can be focused. Many problems related with soil such as viruses, diseases and other pest problems can be kept away with efficient hydroponic gardening methods. So, try to beautify your indoors by hydroponic gardening and also lessen your maintenance and care efforts.
The growing medium for the hydroponic plants can include perlite, vermiculite, gravel, sand, coconut fiber or any others. This medium does not supply any nutrients to the plants. The nutrient solution is the only source of nutrition.
The nutrient solution for the plants has a perfect pH balance and is delivered to the roots. So, the plants can directly absorb the nutrients through the roots. They are even taken by the roots easily and quickly. This may be one of the reasons that the growth rate of hydroponic gardening is more. The supply of oxygen and carbon dioxide also gets increased to speed up the uptake of nutrients.
Also, roots of plants grow in soil need to exert much of the energy for nutrients and mineral in soil. It causes greater root growth as opposed to top growth. However, in case of hydroponic gardening, plants are directly grown in the mineral solution. As the minerals and nutrients are constantly supplied to plants, top growth can be focused. Many problems related with soil such as viruses, diseases and other pest problems can be kept away with efficient hydroponic gardening methods. So, try to beautify your indoors by hydroponic gardening and also lessen your maintenance and care efforts.
Add Window Planters to Complement Your Home
Different styles of window boxes and the suitable plants in it give a pleasing appearance. The style of window planters have changed over the past few years. They are even made of different kinds of materials such as plastic, fiberglass, metal, resin, terracotta and concrete. However, it is preferred to choose the one based on your home style. Wooden window boxes made of softwood or hardwood can be painted or stained to make them blend with the surroundings. Various metal planters too have become popular these days.
The size of the window planter is the most important consideration when you plan to arrange one. Its depth should also be considered. Often deeper boxes should be preferred as the shallow ones provide little space for the plant roots and may allow them to dry out. Make sure that the window planters are mounted securely. Be careful to consider the weight of the planter, soil, plants, and water. The window planters should be placed in a proper position that has an easy access to watering and fertilizing throughout the garden season. Specific drainage requirements should also be arranged to allow the water drain away from window sill or wall.
Apart from simply planting the window boxes, you can also decorate them. Unique items such as seashells, colored glass, horse shoes etc. make them more attractive. So, be ready to add window planters to complement your home.
A Butterfly Garden Beautifies Your Home
Butterflies are the beautiful transformational insects which represents attraction. It is lovely to see your garden filled with colorful butterflies. You can turn your garden in to a butterfly garden by adding plants which the insects love to feed and lay eggs on. You can create a butterfly garden of a size of a window box. You can also turn a part of your landscaped yard or an unintended area on your property to a butterfly garden.
In order to develop it, you need to know first about the species of butterflies that are famous in your locality. Know the plants that they feed on. Special plants which are used by the butterflies for feeding and laying eggs are termed as host plants. Plant, caterpillar host plants and adult nectar plants in your garden to attract them. In stead of a single plant with few flowers, it is better to have many plants which flower at the same time that are more attractive to them. They usually get attracted to damp and slightly salty areas for intake of salt. So, provide such places to attract them.
Flowers with pink, purple, yellow, orange, white, blue and red colors attract the butterflies. So, make sure that you plant flowering plants of these different colors. It is preferred to plant them in sunny places. Some rocks or stonewalls should be provided where butterflies can bask in the sun. This is because they need warmth before becoming active. It is also good to provide sheltered areas like shrubbery or brush piles for protection from wind and rain. Many plants like lilac, citrus, asters, sunflowers and so on can attract butterflies and can be grown in your garden. It helps in increasing the number of the insects which otherwise have been becoming extinct with many common human activities like building homes, roads and farms.
In order to develop it, you need to know first about the species of butterflies that are famous in your locality. Know the plants that they feed on. Special plants which are used by the butterflies for feeding and laying eggs are termed as host plants. Plant, caterpillar host plants and adult nectar plants in your garden to attract them. In stead of a single plant with few flowers, it is better to have many plants which flower at the same time that are more attractive to them. They usually get attracted to damp and slightly salty areas for intake of salt. So, provide such places to attract them.
Flowers with pink, purple, yellow, orange, white, blue and red colors attract the butterflies. So, make sure that you plant flowering plants of these different colors. It is preferred to plant them in sunny places. Some rocks or stonewalls should be provided where butterflies can bask in the sun. This is because they need warmth before becoming active. It is also good to provide sheltered areas like shrubbery or brush piles for protection from wind and rain. Many plants like lilac, citrus, asters, sunflowers and so on can attract butterflies and can be grown in your garden. It helps in increasing the number of the insects which otherwise have been becoming extinct with many common human activities like building homes, roads and farms.
Beautify Your Home by Water Gardening
It is more interesting to add a water garden to your home. The sound and sight of water gives a pleased feeling for you and your guests. Water is an appealing element enhancing the beauty of the garden. A water garden can include waterfalls, fountains and small ponds. It can also include combinations of rock work, lighting, plants and fish.
The first thing you need to think when planning for a water garden is its size. Decide the size based on the amount you can afford for the garden. This is because it includes addition of plants, rocks, fish, lighting and so on which can increase the costs. Select a right place in your garden area. The plants and also fish need plenty of sunlight. Therefore, places with direct light away from trees and bushes are appropriate. It also avoids the leaves and debris from being collected in water. The place should be in such a way that the aquatic plants and fish get 6-8 hours of direct sunlight everyday.
Mostly a pond is created in a garden area. Water fountains and waterfalls add a sparkling effect in the garden. You can even add some fish, frogs, snails, turtles and frogs to a pond. Features like rockwork, lighting and others can be added based on the size of the pond, your budget, style of the landscape and even the purpose of the garden pond. Do not get worried that you can create a water garden only with a pond or any other large space. It is also possible to have a water garden in a concrete dish, plastic tub, half barrel or anything else that can hold water.
The first thing you need to think when planning for a water garden is its size. Decide the size based on the amount you can afford for the garden. This is because it includes addition of plants, rocks, fish, lighting and so on which can increase the costs. Select a right place in your garden area. The plants and also fish need plenty of sunlight. Therefore, places with direct light away from trees and bushes are appropriate. It also avoids the leaves and debris from being collected in water. The place should be in such a way that the aquatic plants and fish get 6-8 hours of direct sunlight everyday.
Mostly a pond is created in a garden area. Water fountains and waterfalls add a sparkling effect in the garden. You can even add some fish, frogs, snails, turtles and frogs to a pond. Features like rockwork, lighting and others can be added based on the size of the pond, your budget, style of the landscape and even the purpose of the garden pond. Do not get worried that you can create a water garden only with a pond or any other large space. It is also possible to have a water garden in a concrete dish, plastic tub, half barrel or anything else that can hold water.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Know About the Causes of Toothache
Toothache refers to pain around the teeth or jaws caused due to some dental conditions. Some tooth problems such as tooth cavity, cracked tooth, if the pulp of tooth is exposed, infected or disturbed it results in toothaches. The occurrence of toothaches can be prevented if proper oral hygiene is taken.
Some of the common causes of toothaches include:
Tooth decay: This occurs when the bacteria in mouth makes acids and dissolves the minerals of the enamel. This demineralization causes a hole in the tooth exposing the dentin and if this is untreated causes toothaches.
Tooth abscess: It develops when the pulp of the tooth is infected. It comprises of pus in the tissues of jawbones at the apex of the infected tooth root. If the dental cavity is untreated and advanced gum disease causes tooth abscess which results in toothaches.
Gum disease: This occurs when the soft tissue or pulp in the mouth gets infected due to build up of bacteria and tartar along the gum line. With the presence of toothaches there will also be bleeding of gums due to gum disease.
Wisdom teeth: This is a very common toothache seen in many people which is caused if the tooth appears through the gums inside the mouth but is unable due to enough space or if it is in undesirable position.
In addition to this there are other causes of toothaches such as Teeth grinding, cracked or broken tooth, sinus cold and jaw disease. If you encounter any toothaches you should consult a dentist to find a cause and then choose an appropriate treatment to ease your toothaches and discomfort.
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Some of the common causes of toothaches include:
Tooth decay: This occurs when the bacteria in mouth makes acids and dissolves the minerals of the enamel. This demineralization causes a hole in the tooth exposing the dentin and if this is untreated causes toothaches.
Tooth abscess: It develops when the pulp of the tooth is infected. It comprises of pus in the tissues of jawbones at the apex of the infected tooth root. If the dental cavity is untreated and advanced gum disease causes tooth abscess which results in toothaches.
Gum disease: This occurs when the soft tissue or pulp in the mouth gets infected due to build up of bacteria and tartar along the gum line. With the presence of toothaches there will also be bleeding of gums due to gum disease.
Wisdom teeth: This is a very common toothache seen in many people which is caused if the tooth appears through the gums inside the mouth but is unable due to enough space or if it is in undesirable position.
In addition to this there are other causes of toothaches such as Teeth grinding, cracked or broken tooth, sinus cold and jaw disease. If you encounter any toothaches you should consult a dentist to find a cause and then choose an appropriate treatment to ease your toothaches and discomfort.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Add Beauty to Your Kitchen with Slate Countertops
Natural stone countertops such as granite and marble are popularly used in kitchen and bathrooms. However, many homeowners even opt for slate countertops because of their natural earthy appeal. They add beauty to your kitchen with appropriate décor. Go on to know more about these countertops.
Slate countertops are easy to install. Once installed, they last for a long time with little or no maintenance. High quality slate is non-porous and hence, is resistant to staining. Hence, no sealing is required for many varieties of slate to prevent staining. However, some varieties which need sealing need not be resealed frequently. Once sealed properly, they do not need any additional maintenance for the life of countertop.
Another characteristic feature of slate countertops is that they are resistant to scratches. However, slight scratches can be removed with a damp cloth. But, deeper ones should be sanded away by using a steel wool. While many natural stone countertops get damaged by acidic substances, no such case is seen with these slate countertops. As said, they are non-porous and hence, do not allow deposition of bacteria and dust. Because of these features, they are as durable as granite.
They give an earthly look to your kitchen. They are even available in different colors such as green, red, gray, black and purple. However, you can use an additional sealer or a color enhancer to bring out deeper tones and shades within the color of the stone. So, slate countertops are not only functional and durable, but also add value and interest to your kitchen.
Slate countertops are easy to install. Once installed, they last for a long time with little or no maintenance. High quality slate is non-porous and hence, is resistant to staining. Hence, no sealing is required for many varieties of slate to prevent staining. However, some varieties which need sealing need not be resealed frequently. Once sealed properly, they do not need any additional maintenance for the life of countertop.
Another characteristic feature of slate countertops is that they are resistant to scratches. However, slight scratches can be removed with a damp cloth. But, deeper ones should be sanded away by using a steel wool. While many natural stone countertops get damaged by acidic substances, no such case is seen with these slate countertops. As said, they are non-porous and hence, do not allow deposition of bacteria and dust. Because of these features, they are as durable as granite.
They give an earthly look to your kitchen. They are even available in different colors such as green, red, gray, black and purple. However, you can use an additional sealer or a color enhancer to bring out deeper tones and shades within the color of the stone. So, slate countertops are not only functional and durable, but also add value and interest to your kitchen.
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