· Jun 21, 2010
For those who are looking for new and innovative ways to get more of a garden into a smaller space, having a square foot garden can be useful. Square foot gardening is a concept popularly attributed to a fellow named Mel Bartholomew, but various gardeners around the world have been using modified versions of this […]
Urban gardening is an activity that is growing in influence. You don’t have to live out in the country in order to have a garden. You can plant a garden even if you live in the confined space of an apartment and look out over a landscape of brick and steel. Container Gardening As mentioned, […]
· Jun 17, 2010
Vegetables aren’t the only things you can grow in your apartment. Most renters grow flower bulbs only year round, or they choose to grow both vegetables and flowers. There are exciting ways to use the flowers you grow, from apartment decorating to using flowers to scent homemade candles and soaps. You can grow them in […]
· Jun 15, 2010
Maintaining a garden maintenance schedule is important if you want to see your indoor plants thrive. Scheduling times for routine plant care then is essential for raising plants that are as healthy as they are beautiful. Pruning and Propagating Prune your plants to encourage compact growth. Some plants, such as the geranium, can become long and […]
· Jun 11, 2010
There is a multitude of gardening advice in bookstores and online, but very little of it will be helpful to a beginner that plans on gardening indoors. While gardening is a relaxing, fun and productive hobby, learning indoor gardening basics can be quite difficult. Below is some indoor gardening advice for beginners. Do Your Research […]
· Jun 4, 2010
It may not be the first thing you think of when planning your new garden plot, but herb gardening and the cultivation of vegetables in your yard can help keep you healthy, and also save you a lot of money on your grocery bills—that is, if you’re eating right to begin with. Herbs for the […]
· May 28, 2010
Container plants are great to have in your apartment. They improve the air quality in your home, and they can yield food for your everyday use. Some plants require so much care, it’s like having a pet. Not everyone has time to take on that kind of responsibility. If you’re a busy person, stick to […]
· May 26, 2010
Flower gardening is possible in even the smallest of spaces. Just because you live in an apartment does not mean that you have to give up your wish to have a luxurious flower garden. Below are tips to build a great flower garden on your balcony. Think Vertical Even the largest of apartment balconies will […]
· May 24, 2010
In a small space, such as a patio or balcony, garden design can be somewhat of a challenge. Nevertheless, with a little thought, you can make the underused space of such an area a serene spot in which to garden or merely relax. Consider your Location One of the first things you’ll need to do is to […]
· May 19, 2010
With just a few indoor gardening tips, you can grow vegetables, herbs and other plants your first time around. You’ve made a great choice to plant a garden inside your apartment. You’ll reap both health and fresh air benefits from it, as well as the pleasure of using what you grow in your apartment for […]
· May 17, 2010