Ask guests to bring a plant instead of the usual gifts. It's a great way to help friends choose a gift, keep costs down and for you to add some visual beauty and energy to your home. You can specify the type of plant you want if you are particular about your garden or create a specific plant theme for the event.
This party idea can work for birthdays, weddings and many other special occasions. If you want to go a step further in your own home, consider hosting a tree planting party.
Plants not only add the most wonderful visual energy to your home, many studies have shown plants also provide broad ranging health benefits. Plants and trees can help to improve the air quality and can help lower the air temperature. Flowers are said to have a calming and soothing effect. In the garden or on your patio or verandah, fruit and vegetable trees and herb gardens are a great source of fresh food with far greater nutritional value that store bought foods.
If you are specifying plants for a garden party, draw up a plan and make a list. Consider the size of your planting area, the weather conditions and the the sun and water requirements of the plants.