Just because you have a
smaller living space, it doesn’t mean you should give up on gardening. Check
out these tips for creating a mighty garden for your apartment or small
home.
Place potted plants in areas with enough sun exposure
When gardening indoors,
it can be difficult to simulate all the conditions of the outdoors. For this reason, it is important to keep your plants in areas that get
enough sun coverage. Most garden vegetables thrive when given six to eight
hours of sunlight every day. Different plants require different amounts of sun,
so be sure to do your research and find the optimal position for your plants.
You may choose to keep your plants on a balcony to ensure they get the sun
coverage they need. If your balcony is also too shady, you could purchase a UV
plant light. These lights simulate sunlight and can be bought online or in
major hardware stores.
Make sure your plants get the right amount of water
Along with quality sun
and soil, watering is one of the most important aspects of gardening. When gardening indoors, giving your plants the correct amount of water
is essential since they will not be exposed to rain. Depending on the size of
your plant's container and the type of plant you are growing, the required
amount of water will differ. Research the perfect amount of water to give your
plant and make sure to stick to your schedule.
Use plant hangers
If you want to grow
individual plants, but do not have enough space on your floor or countertop,
you may choose to purchase plant hangers. Plant hangers allow you to suspend
your potted plants from the ceiling or from an overhead beam, freeing up the
space where the plant would traditionally be placed. Most plant hangers can be
hung either indoors and outdoors, as long as they are in a spot that gets
enough sun. If you have access to a balcony, you may want to hang your plants
on it so they get fresh air and sun. Whether you plan to hang your plants
indoors or outdoors, take precaution to ensure the hangers will not fall from
above and injure someone.
Ask your landlord if you can start a communal garden on the apartment's property
If your apartment
doesn't have the right amount of space for the grandiose garden you have been
imagining, you may opt to ask your landlord if you are allowed to start one elsewhere on the property. Some
apartments come with access to a backyard or outdoor courtyard that is open to residents. With your landlord's
permission, you may be able to organize a larger and more traditional garden
and share the space and crops with your neighbors. This is a good way to organize the garden of your dreams, while
creating a sense of community in your building.
Living in a smaller
space should not keep you from growing a hearty
garden. These tips will help you to get started so you can sit back, watch the
plants grow and eventually enjoy the crops they yield.
