Gardening

Even in an apartment, it is possible to grow plants from seeds. Gardening is especially fun and gratifying when you plant the seed, grow it and harvest it all by yourself. It can be a little messy at times, but it’s much cleaner to do gardening in pots than planting in a whole field. Here […]

Managing garden soil in an indoor garden is tricky, and there’s more to it than just dumping potted soil in containers and hoping for the best. Some things in the soil and some conditions in your apartment are beneficial and will encourage growth. Other things can lead to plant damage. There are key soil and […]

Fall gardening presents a great opportunity to extend your growing season. There are certain plants that can’t stand fall weather, so you’ll want to choose the right ones. Here are 8 common plants that you can sow in the fall. 1. Carrots Some carrots are planted in the fall. They won’t be harvested until the […]

Some people “retire” from gardening during the winter months, but that’s the perfect opportunity for winter gardening. You can grow a variety of plants, including vegetables. If the notion of growing food in the winter at your apartment seems strange to you, consider these 4 common plants for winter gardening. 1 – Garlic Garlic loves […]

Gardening soil is a major factor in how well you can expect a garden to turn out. There are many types of gardening soils out there to choose from that may make it confusing to figure which type is the best choice for your garden. Consider what type of soil is in the garden area […]

Raised bed gardening is a convenient way for an apartment dweller to grow vegetables, especially if he doesn’t have enough ground for gardening the conventional way. Typically, a raised bed is rectangular, about 4′ x 8′, and 2 feet high. In simple terms, it serves as a garden plot although it’s a type of container. Advantages A raised […]

An easy way to start your indoor garden is to use garden bulbs to grow flowers. It’s hard to mess up flowers when you grow them from bulbs, but you can go wrong with seeds if you’re a novice. Here’s what you need to know about using bulbs to grow flowers: Bulb Condition You wouldn’t […]

Gardening can save you money besides being a great way to relax. With the use of gardening containers, anyone can enjoy the fruits of their labor. Regardless if you have lots of room or very little space, container gardening is a fun way to garden. Container gardening allows you to be creative with colors and […]

Square foot gardening is a new and innovative way to set up a small garden for optimal use of soil,  space, light and water. As such, it’s a great solution for those who have small home spaces that they want to use for “postage stamp” gardens that will nevertheless provide them with a good amount […]