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The unification of the house with a minimalist garden is believed to give the impression more harmonious in the concept of minimalist architecture. Minimalist house has a simple structure, little ornaments, and more emphasis on the function space. Therefore, the park which was created to accompany the concept of being loved house should also set up a minimalist. Plants or ornaments placed in a minimalist garden had to be selected in accordance with the characteristics of minimalist concept.

Better to park built to house minimalist house adapted to the concept that the overall impression of the building stronger and thicker minimalist character. If the house combined with minimal non-minimalist garden, like the Mediterranean or the tropical gardens, it would blur the concept of building the house itself.

Just like building decorating minimalist, minimalist garden decorating is not so difficult. In this minimalist concept, the simplicity is striking. However, the simplicity of the show is a modern and elegant. Hard materials (hardscape) or soft materials (softscape) also presented rudimentary, not excessive in number and type.

Typically, a minimalist garden plants present only in a limited type. Minimum of only one type and a maximum of about three types of plants. Plants also tend to be simple and not too flashy.

Nevertheless, the character selected plants should highlight the strong minimalist impression. For example, the grass flat, small shrubs, plants straight grass type, or a small flowering plant.

Do not select the lush plant because the plant is more suited to fill the tropical garden. So do avoid the laying of the many twists and turns of plants or plant species lengkungannya because it usually fill Mediterranean garden. The selected colors should one color or one group. For example white or yellow color that reflects the minimalist impression.

Everyone loves the beauty and serenity offered by a garden. Who does not want to do some gardening indoor? But a garden indoors does not just mean bringing plants inside the house. It is quite a difficult job. If done with proper care, your home could reflect the beauty of nature.

Conditions for Gardening Indoor
There are many varieties of plants that can be grown indoors. Different plants grow in different conditions. One of the essential requirements for gardening indoor is sunlight. Most plants require sunlight to grow. This can be achieved by placing the plants near windows. Else you can choose plants with darker leaves as they do not require much sunlight.

When gardening indoor, you need to take care of water requirements also. But it is not recommended to over-water the plants as this may kill them. This is because the indoor plants are placed in garden containers and when excess water is poured the roots are damaged. Make sure the garden container has a good drainage system. Also check that the soil in the container does not dry out.

When the plants tend to dry out during winter, spray them with a fine mist. You can even try wrapping the plant in a newspaper or cone. This helps in retaining the moisture and keeps the plant looking healthy.

Advantages of Gardening Indoor

There are various advantages of having an indoor garden. Firstly it adds beauty to the house. You get to experience natural beauty inside your home. This is especially useful during winters as it is quite difficult to sit out in a garden during those cold days.

Modern homes are built to conserve energy. This has resulted in a lack of air exchange and hence increases the carbon dioxide and pollutes air at home. This may lead to various health disorders like asthma, allergies, eyes, nose and throat infections, headaches, respiratory and sinus congestion. This can be avoided by doing gardening indoor. Indoor plants purify the air by absorbing the carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.

With proper care and nourishment while gardening indoor, you can make your home beautifully unique and healthy as well!