Gardening

Growing tomatoes in your apartment is a viable option, and the only option if you live somewhere with cool temperatures. It’s perfect to include in a container garden, and you can grow them entirely indoors. You can also grow them outdoors in a raise bed garden or in containers. 1- Start with Tomato Plants, Not […]

Plants in hanging baskets are well-suited to apartment living as they enhance any decor and take up little space. Several houseplants work out well in hanging baskets and include such varieties as bougainvillea, trailing abutilon, fuchsia and ivy-leaved geraniums. #1 – The Bougainvillea Plant Native to Brazil, the bougainvillea is a vining plant that has […]

Garden supplies can be highly toxic, dangerous for not only children and pets but also the local water supply. Poisons are washed away into the soil and deep into sitting water tablets that in turn can end up being found in humans. Concerns like these are causing people to re-think their choice of supplies and […]

One of the best ways to reduce indoor pollution and include the beauty of the great outdoors in your apartment home is by cultivating a hanging garden. Hanging plants use space well  and add to any decor, whether it’s modern or more traditional. Such plants are typically easy for apartments dwellers to maintain as well. Water Plants […]

A planter box is an excellent way to grow flowers and herbs in a small or limited space. Oftentimes, planter boxes are not difficult to build and can be built to specific measurements to fit any area. There are a few steps to remember when building your own planter box. Choose and Measure the Space […]

Gardening with recycled containers saves you money, while giving you the opportunity to express your creative side. Almost anything can be used as a recycled container if you understand the basics of container gardening. If you use the proper tips and techniques, you’ll grow flowers and plants as if you had spent money on store […]

Window box gardening is the one the best ways to grow plants and flowers in your apartment. They’re also attractive, adding to your apartment decorating if you choose the right colors, textures and sizes. Many people give up on growing plants in window boxes, because they don’t know basic tips and techniques. Here are 4 […]

Plant repotting is a joy that many plant lovers take great care in doing. If this is a new endeavour, it can be one that seems to requires some skill.  The following are a few tips to get the process right. 1. Is It Time The best time to re-pot a plant is just before […]

A homemade insecticide made from soap and an herbal or plant repellent is a non-toxic and effective way to eliminate pests from your container garden. Such a solution is also a low-cost way of keeping your plants healthy and free from infestation as well. Mild dishwashing liquids, such as Dawn or Ivory, and castile soap, when used in […]