Plants are living beings that are present in our ecosystem and is that since the beginning of our days, an infinity of species, each with its respective characteristics and properties.
These beings, even if they are totally passive, are one of the most widespread species throughout the planet. These are used today for various practical purposes, among which, we can mention some.
Uses of plants
Medicinal use
It is one of the most traditional and is that today, much of the drugs still have a greater concentration on plant extract. Their properties and abundance make them a very useful element to deal with diseases and injuries.
Foods
It is another of the most practical uses. Whether as a complement or as a main food, plants are one of the most suitable elements for kitchens in many countries. Depending on the type of plant, we will have different properties and nutrients for our dishes.
Decor
Many housewives love having plants as companions in the corners of their home. The wide range of plants that exists allows users to choose the plants that best suit their tastes, for which, aspects such as size, life time, aromas, flowers and color could be taken into account...
There are, in addition to these three, another kind of practices related to plants and their properties. On the third point, we can highlight a wide variety of options from which users make selection according to their preferences.
Hanging plants are one of the most used resources in this case. This method, as its name suggests, consists in locating our plants in some upper surface, hanging from a specific point and that is generally, this is usually done with small plants, however, this does not exclude the possibility of performing this kind of decoration with considerably larger species.
What are the hanging decorations we can do?
There are several ways to make a hanging decoration, so we present a list with the most traditional:
Floating pots
They are one of the most basic ideas in all this practice and consists of making a basket in which we will put a wooden base or other similar material. Once the base is established, we can place our plant on top of the base, generating a very attractive product from the visual point of view.
It is advisable to place them in places far from the reach of children, since these are usually susceptible to falls.
Face down pots
Here the idea is to pose our plants "upside down". The result may seem somewhat strange, however, will largely depend on the taste of the person, as well as the type of plant on which you are working. Measures should be taken regarding the retention of the soil in the pot, since as you can well imagine, the earth could fall to the ground in a matter of seconds.
Bags that make pots
A very ecological idea is to replace the use of pots with bags, this being an advantageous strategy, because we save money and at the same time recycle. The product can be very attractive, as well as quite elegant even, being a matter of creativity and knowing how to mix the best colors.
Flowerpot made of wood
Molding the wood to replace it with the pots is another way of making our decoration something much more ecological. Here we can make use of creativity in a better way, since for decorative effects, the wood can be molded to the user's taste, allowing him to elaborate a more personalized pot.
Kokedama
It is a technique that consists in planting a seed inside a ball of moss. It is native to Asia and in most cases, the result can be quite good and is that a point in favor that has is how light they are, so it is advisable to plant seeds of small plants.
Glass Flowerpots
Some products such as light bulbs can be used as a pot for plants, which gives a very nice view of their roots and growth.
Conches
They can be used as pots and in short, this gives a beach effect to our plants, ideal for those lovers of the sea and its elements.
Cork gardens
As in the previous case, it consists of replacing the pots with corks. Here the sizes may vary, so it is advisable to use small plants to avoid inconveniences regarding the stay of the plant.
There are several ways to make hanging plant decoration and as we can see, the theme of recycling items is one of the most used techniques within the framework of hanging plant decoration techniques. In this same way, it is valid to implement own utensils, thus creating new and personalized techniques that, in the same way, can contribute both from an ecological point of view and for the decoration of homes.
Hanging plants on the walls and ceilings of our homes is one of the most pleasant techniques that many people usually apply to their homes. And it is not for less, since in addition to offering our home a greener look, it also translates into the purification of the air we breathe in our home.
Having plants inside our home will allow us to have possible medicines at a short distance, therefore, decorating our spaces with plants will offer us an advantage both at an ecological level and at a curative level. As it is an integral decoration, a way to provide our home with various resources for good living, in such a way, that we have very useful tools at a few steps.
The effects can be positive, since the vast majority of people who usually decorate their home, usually live in cheerful spaces, full of positive energy, indirectly influencing the behavior of the person.
Decorating our home with plants is, in short, a way of giving life to our spaces, of giving color, aroma, spirituality and positive energies to that important place as it is the place where we develop a great part of our life. It is also known that the presence of plants promotes relaxation in times of stress, which is ideal for those people who usually have difficult days.
