Indoor Plants At The Hands Of Angels

Gardening

oi-Staff

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 18:11

Many city dwellers find the solace for their passion for gardening in container gardens. They tend the plants and beautify their indoors with unique flowers. However the real problem begins when there comes the little hands of angels who crush the flowers while enjoying it!

The toddlers in the family definitely find an attraction for the beautiful plants and flowers in the house. However they are too innocent to realize that they are actually spoiling the plants while enjoying them. Here are some tips to grow indoor plants with your toddler trotting around it.

Choosing indoor plants

Don"t fancy to grow very big plants like bushes and fig trees if you are planning for an indoor garden. You can opt for small flower plants like orchids, anthurium, daisies, jasmine etc. You can avoid thorny plants like rose for the safety of your toddler.

Choosing the plant pots

Choose the plant pots made of plastic. Plant pots made of mud are more susceptible for destruction at the hands of kids. Also choose plant pots that can occupy small areas. You can also choose hanging plant pots.

Where to place the plant pots?

Always keep the plant pots on an above ground. Kitchen tables, windowsills and shoe rack tops are the ideal places for keeping plant pots. You can also hang the plant pots on hooks. However be careful about the strength of the plant pot while hanging them. How to engage your baby in planting?

In contrast to many adults, babies love to play with the mud. You can help your toddler to assist you while planting. This will enhance his interest in gardening too.

The benefits of gardening

Never forget to show the benefits of gardening to your baby. Let them smell the fragrance of a sweet flower. At times, you can even compliment them with a flower on the buttonhole.