Do you love plants, but lack the space to grow them? Just because you live in an apartment does not mean you cannot have the beautiful plants you desire. There are several options you have when it comes to living in a small space and having plants in that space. The following article shares some tips you can use when you live in an apartment and want to have your own small garden.
The first thing you need to decide is where you want to place your plants. Don’t let the space you live in determine if you can have plants or not. Look around your home and figure out a place where you can maintain a plant or two. Do you have a patio? This is a great place for a small apartment garden. If you do not have a patio, consider placing plants near a window in your apartment. Be creative, and you can find the perfect spot for your little garden.
The next thing you should do is choose pots for your plants. Pick pots based on the style in your home. Do you want pots that match each other? Or do you prefer pots that are all different from each other? Would you like pots that are plain so the focus is placed on the plant? Choose your pots and make sure they look nice in the area you have selected for your small garden.
It is now time to choose the plants you want to grow in your home. Do you already have an idea of the plants you want? If so, great. Many people know what plants they like and what plants they have had luck with in the past. Are you new to gardening and lost on which plants to choose? If so, look online to see which kinds of plants can grow in the area you have picked for your garden. You can also ask someone at a local nursery what they think will grow well in the light and space conditions you have available. Don’t pick a plant simply because you like the way it looks. If it needs more sun, less sun or more space than you have available, it won’t look nice for very long.
When you have your pots, your plants and an area for your new apartment garden, it is time to pot your plants. For the best results, you should use quality planting soil. Put a little of the soil into the pots. Then, take the plant out of its pot and tease the roots just a little, being careful not to break them. Now you will want to put the plant into its new home. Add soil until the pot is filled up with the dirt and the plant.
Gardening is a great way to add some comfort and beauty to your home, no matter what kind of area you call home. Use the tips shared here and do not let the space you live in stop you from growing beautiful plants.
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