Renter’s Advice and Resources

Building a rock garden can spruce up any apartment, and give it a natural look that you’ll enjoy. It’s a great choice for apartment dwellers because it can be cheap to put together if you gather the right materials. Here’s what you need for a rock garden: Rocks You need to select a combination of […]

One of the disadvantages of living in an apartment building is having limited sunlight to grow plants and flowers. There’s still a variety of options for renters who want to grow things in the shade. Here’s a list of 5 recommended plants and flowers to grow in shady areas: 1. Impatiens These are short plants […]

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 […]

In need of some decorating ideas for your dinner party? From music to the menu, well thought out ideas go a long way. It’s important to set the tone of your dinner party with a variety of decorations that work in concert with one another. Here are a couple of ideas that every host should […]

So you don’t have a green thumb or a spacious, well-lit outdoor garden? Never fear, hardy and shade-loving plants will do well even in most conditions involving a minimal amount of sunlight and water. Check out this handy list of cute, easy-to-care-for plants to brighten up your apartment space.

Whether you’ve got a certified green thumb and are lamenting your move to a yard-less apartment or you’re a longtime apartment dweller looking for a nature-friendly hobby, apartment gardening can be a rewarding way to spend some time, decorate your home, and maybe even grow something edible. This article shares a few tips for getting an apartment garden started.

Gardening paraphernalia can be a great gift idea. It’s usually relatively inexpensive, and can really brighten up the cold, cloudy winter season. There’s something refreshing about waking up, sliding into a warm fuzzy robe, and gazing out over your backyard covered in a myriad of bright colorful flowers. Oh wait… backyards are for people with houses, and your friend lives in a teeny tiny apartment. But, fear not, for there are many gardening gift ideas out there that will suit a quaint little apartment perfectly. Bigger doesn’t always mean better; at least not in the world of gardening.