Did you know that houseplants are more prevalent in the US than designer clothes? Americans have developed a great interest in growing indoor plants – ornamental and edible. This year has specifically seen a rise in home gardens.
Regardless of the space constraints, urban dwellers are increasingly taking up gardening with creative indoor planting. We’ll define apartment gardening as growing plants in an apartment, condo, or any urban setting with little or no outdoor space to avoid confusion. Here are home garden tips and tricks regardless of space or schedule.
Available Area
When it comes to apartment gardening, space is a significant challenge. You have to be careful of the gardening space you allocate indoors since you have no outdoor space to move the plants once they are full size. If you give too much space, the home garden might start feeling like it’s getting in the way, especially when it starts flourishing. Scout your area and know the amount you can afford to let go and where exactly.
Budget
Gardening can be cheap or not so cheap, but it depends on what you want. If you aim to eliminate grocery shopping, for example, try and scale your budget for the best money-saving effects. Vegetables, fruits, herbs, and spices are easier and cheaper to grow than huge flowering plants.
Type of Garden
The garden type goes hand-in-hand with what you want to plant, your budget, and your space. If you are into cooking, ingredient plants such as rosemary, basil, and lavender come in handy. Going for color? Рbegonias, petunias, or pansies. For an aesthetics priority, go for ornamental plants that color your space and blend in with the d̩cor.
Where to Place the Home Garden
The home garden will significantly affect your apartment layout, plus plants require direct sunlight. Windows aren’t the only place where you find sunlight. Some of the best sites people use for their gardens include mantelpieces, balconies, walls, handrails, windowsills, and patios. If your abode doesn’t have a lot of light, you can still successfully grow plants merely by searching for shade-loving plants.
With an apartment home garden, you get an all year round garden, enjoy health benefits from the fresh supply of fruits and veggies, indoor garden décor, and readily available fresh produce.
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