Gardening

Container gardening can offer many rewards for the apartment dweller. The aesthetics that plants provide as well as their usefulness in filtering indoor air make them nice additions in any small space. Plants need water, fertilizer, regular cleaning and pruning to stay healthy; therefore, it’s important you make sure your maintenance schedule is regulated throughout the year. Water […]

A container garden is a great option for apartment renters who don’t have access to a yard for growing plants and flowers. With the right containers and the knowledge of the common problems to avoid, you gain great satisfaction and reward in growing a garden to meet your needs. Here are 4 common problems you […]

Indoor plants have specific requirements for care but when it comes to basic household plant maintenance, certain general rules apply to all plants. They all need moisture, require pruning and fertilization as well as need sufficient sunlight and proper drainage for optimum growth. Therefore, all the aforementioned factors play key roles in developing a routine schedule when caring for your plants. Watering Plants Water […]

Gardening doesn’t have to stop in the winter time, and implementing some winter gardening techniques helps with gardening year round. Even if you live in an area where it gets extremely cold, you can take advantage of winter gardening in containers. At the very least, you can use winter gardening techniques to prepare your garden […]

Wick watering when indoor gardening is a perfect way to water your houseplants because it brings water directly to the roots and the soil remains consistently moist. For some plants, like African Violets it is the best way to water them. Wick watering can be accomplished with different types of self watering planters or you […]

Growing an indoor garden begins with choosing the right containers for your plants. The type of plants you want will determine the size and materials of your planters. With some knowledge and creativity, you can transform anything from an old kettle to an empty coffee can to a container for your indoor garden. You can […]

If you grow your own fresh herbs you should learn how to dry herbs in order to make the most of your harvest. While you can make use of your indoor herb garden by using fresh herbs in your cooking, drying your herbs will allow you to make use of your bounty when fresh herbs […]

Having the right gardening supplies on hand will make your work in the garden successful. There are many options available, and you could overspend on supplies you don’t really need. However, there are must-have gardening supplies that are essential to growing many types of plants. These are: 1. Containers Your landlord is most likely not […]

Exotic flowers can liven up an otherwise boring apartment decor. House plants have been used for ages to give a natural and organic feel to a room. Some flowers even provide great health benefits, and the right flower can diminish allergens, improving the quality of air in the room. However, some individuals have avoided the […]