How To Have An Outdoor Kitchen At Your Home

If you're big on outdoor entertaining then you'll love having your very own outdoor kitchen. Some of the benefits of installing an outdoor kitchen include:

Getting outdoors more often. After working indoors all day, cooking dinner in your back yard oasis can be a treat your family will enjoy. Add some ambient lighting and music for a relaxing evening at home.

Entertaining more easily. Having company over for dinner? Think of your outdoor kitchen as a social gathering area! People love hanging around the grill. The best part about cooking outside is that you won't be stuck indoors and away from your guests.

Increasing the value of your home by adding additional livable and functional space. Whether you have a large back yard or a small one, it's not the size of the space that matters as much as the setup. Outdoor kitchens can also warm potential buyers' hearts when it comes to envisioning themselves putting the amenities to good use.

Taking your cooking to the next level. Grill up some delicious food at home rather than ordering out during a get together. Grilling is also more healthy, less greasy, and more delicious than any other cooking option.

If you're in Northwest Indiana or the Chicago Southland, contact Forest Landscaping at 708-516-4619 or online at www.forestlandscapinginc.com for all of your outdoor kitchen needs.

Tips On Giving Plants As Gifts

The holidays are a great time for people who love plants and gardening to share their passion by giving the gift of plants. Below are some tips and ideas for successful plant giving.

When giving flora as a gift be sure to match the plant to the person, in terms of care. If the recipient's home is generally kept cool, cyclamen and azaleas are both a suitable match. These plants tolerate indirect bright light. A Christmas cactus is a beautiful choice and will bloom each year around the holidays, this plant needs a bright window to thrive. Amaryllis are a great option, as they also flower throughout the winter months.

Does the gift recipient have kids or pets? The flowers on a Jerusalem cherry plant are gorgeous, but the fruit it bares are harmful if consumed. Poinsettias have been a holiday favorite for years, these plants are also toxic if consumed.

If they have a really green thumb, gardenias are a beautiful option. Lovers of gardening would appreciate clivias if they enjoy keeping their plants for years. This next plant won't flower but it does act as a natural air filter, Christmas ferns are a beautiful option for an attractive house plant year round. How about a plant your gift getter can eat? Herbs are an excellent gift. Mint, thyme, rosemary, and oregano are excellent choices. Plus they can be maintained indoors and then transferred to the garden later on.

Happy holidays from Forest Landscaping! If you're in Northwest Indiana or the Chicago Southland, contact Forest Landscaping at 708-516-4619 or online at www.forestlandscapinginc.com for all of your landscaping needs.