Tips To Have An Indoor Garden

Gardening

oi-Amrisha

By Amrisha Sharma

Monday, May 28, 2012, 17:42

Indoor gardening is a natural way of decorating your house. It not only adds a different look to the decor but also brings in freshness and colours in the house. If you love to have a garden but lack space in your backyard, try indoor gardening. You have to select a right plant that suits your house temperature. You can place beautiful indoor plants in the kitchen, empty side corners in rooms or windows sills. Here are the basic tips you can follow for growing an indoor garden.

Sunlight- Lighting is important for the plants. You have to place the plant pots at a place where there is little sunlight. Sun rays helps the green plants produce photosynthesis and grow. It would be wise to keep the plants near the windows where they get direct sunlight. Few plants need full or partial sunlight. Plan according to the empty space and facilities.

Selecting the plant- It is very important to plump on right plant that suits the temperature of your house. There are many indoor plants available in the market. Few suitable ones are cactus, bonsai, aloe vera, bamboo palms and many more. Select the appropriate location in your house to place them.

Containers- There are a variety of containers available for your indoor garden. One important tip for indoor gardening is, make sure that you pick up a container that has proper drainage system. Select a container which is large enough and has drainage holes. If you want to save your floor from scratches, use pot stands or painted trays as a base.

Fertilizing- Fertilizers are very important for the plants. Be it indoor or outdoor, fertilizers are a must! However, it depends on the type of indoor plant that you have. The main tip for indoor gardening is watering; you should water the plants frequently. Fertilize your indoor plants once in 1-2 month. It can be done once in 3 months since they are indoor plants and need less sunlight. Trimming and digging in soil to provide air is crucial. You can do these tasks once in a month.

If you are a beginner, follow these tips for starting an indoor garden. Keep the plants in your balcony after sunset. While plants spread oxygen whole day, at night they give out carbon dioxide, an unhealthy air for the body. So, let your plants get some fresh air at night.