Gardening

Choosing the right plants for container gardens depends on why you want to grow them in the first place. You could grow vegetables using container gardens, or opt to go with household plants for interior design purposes. Here are 5 plants to consider: 1. Radishes Grow Fast Radishes are great plants for container gardens because […]

Just because you live in an apartment, does not necessarily mean that you don’t love nature and plants. The are many plants for apartments that are both low maintenance for your busy life style, and satisfactory for your green thumb. 1 – Peace Lilies Peace lilies are inexpensive, low maintenance, easy to care for, and […]

Indoor plants give an apartment a warm, cozy feeling; bonsai plants (banzai trees are small trees) take that warm feeling to a higher level. They are appealing and beautiful, they are a millennia-old art form, and with a few simple instructions they can be easily grown in your apartment. The Whole Form The bonsai tree […]

If you are looking for an attractive alternative to the traditional balcony garden, a zen garden may be a perfect choice. “What is a Zen Garden?” Zen gardens are Japanese rock gardens and/or dry sand-based landscape gardens that have come to be a beautiful and peaceful art form in many contemporary homes. Zen Garden Features […]

Apartment gardening can be a tricky proposition for a novice gardener. Here’s some tips to help green your not-so-green thumb! Survey the Apartment Take a look around the apartment before plant shopping. Take notes about the environment the plants will be growing in. How much light does it get? Is it morning light or afternoon […]

Herb gardening in small spaces is sometimes difficult, and creating an indoor herb garden in an apartment can be quite a challenge. Here are some simple steps to streamline the creation of an indoor herb garden. Choose Herbs You Will Use Before starting an herb garden, take a cursory look at your most often cooked […]

If you live in an apartment and love fresh tomatoes, you may have wondered how to grow tomato plants in a small space. You can grow them by using small space gardening methods. Step 1: Find a Location Look around your apartment and find the best location for your tomato plant. A balcony or porch […]

Growing organic vegetables is simple as long as you follow a few guidelines. In no time at all, you’ll have delicious vegetables that are fresh-picked and chemical free. Even if you live in an apartment with limited space, there are always options for homegrown organic produce. Step 1: Seeds and Seedlings For true organic vegetables, […]

Hydroponic gardening is ideal for those wishing to grow plants or vegetables without access to adequate farm land, or in small spaces like apartments. In essence, hydroponic gardening allows you to grow plants without the use of soil, instead using a “nutrient solution”. In the absence of dirt, many of the problems faced by ordinary […]