Garden and outdoor space is asked for care. In winter every thing looks dull and dry. And every one wants to make their garden and outdoor space lively and animated. That absolutely will catch the eye of viewer and create an oasis where you can enjoy the outdoors with family, friends or by yourself. It is best to create a theme and decorate your garden accordingly such as birdhouses, ponds, garden wall decor, benches, statues, and potted flowers. There are some winter decoration tips for you.
First of all, you …

HSP’s 61st Pakistan Annual Flower Show 2012 will be held from 23rd to 27th February at Sea View Park, DHA (near Mc Donalds). Karachi. The Horticultural Society of Pakistan (HSP) is an NGO working to popularize the passion for Horticulture in Pakistan. Since 1948 it has made various contributions to this cause as well as working hard for the betterment of the environment.
Those interested in garden competition please enter your garden in specific category. Categories are residential gardens of 3000 or above, 2000, 1000, 500, sq yds, official residence, office, …

1. Chop on Wood…or Plastic
For a long time, experts stated that plastic chopping boards were more hygienic than wooden ones. It was assumed that plastic could be cleaned more easily and more thoroughly than wood. Then, in 1994, researchers declared that wood retained fewer bacteria than plastic. Further studies followed that confused the issue, but the general consensus now is that there isn’t much difference. Bacteria can persist on both materials for a long time, so choose whichever you prefer to use and …

This is how much people hate laundry. It becomes even more loathsome when you have to organize the dumping ground of your home, also known as the laundry room! Doing the laundry is a chore that you might as well grin and bear because you have no other choice. While grinning and bearing, you might as well keep it clean! This way it will seem more of a pleasure than a task. By making the laundry room organized and set in an orderly fashion, you can make your work more …

The art of getting a home ready to sell it in the real estate market with special emphasis on the appearance and decoration of the home is called home staging. There is no doubt in the fact that if you have to sell your home you will have to make it look good to the buyers. And this is exactly what home staging teaches you. However, there is a basic difference between preparations required for sale of your home and home staging. While home staging refers to the decoration of …

Let’s get the obvious out of the way! Agreed that people have a lot of junk at homes that they neither want to throw out nor want them spread around in plain sight. Desperate measures are adopted and all of the junk ends locked up behind a door. And this door, most of times, belongs to your closet. But know that the stuff you throw in there doesn’t fall back into the open spaces behind your closet, for there isn’t a magical wardrobe that opens the door to the magical …

Research indicates that apart from what you eat, where and how you eat is equally important. Your dining room is not just a place to sit and eat your meals. You also need to factor in the ambiance to render a warm and welcoming look for your family and guests. Lighting your dining room can put people more at ease by allowing them to have food along with a good time in a suitable ambiance. Having bright lighting is a strict no-no for dining room lighting as it can make …

A serving dish is a kitchenware used to hold or serve food with style. Serving dishes are usually made of glass, stainless metal, porcelain, wood and ceramic. When choosing a serving dish, consider your budget and your needs. After all, there are so many varieties and designs of serving dishes to choose from. Of course, you want something that is durable and can stand up to extreme heat. You can see the maximum temperature a serving dish can withstand at the bottom of the dish. It’s also beneficial to get …

Interior decorations are often associated with mere interior embellishments. It is difficult to bestow one particular meaning to this art. Renovations can also include rebuilding something within a home as part of interiors. On a practical note, the concept of interior decorations develops from the spirit of individual taste and likings. You can always rely on professional help, provided the person is willing to do her job after a thorough research into your unique taste and lifestyle.
There are so many ways to go …

There is arguably no other herb as versatile as mint: whether it is a savory dish or a dessert, this aromatic herb adds taste with its amazing range of flavors from soothingly mild to pleasantly sharp. It is the perfect finishing touch to put on just about anything that needs a bit of green garnish and sometimes shines through as a star on its own.
Its distinct flavour has made it popular in every culture. Mint adds mellowness to raitas, enhances curries, lends flavour to …