Posts Tagged ‘Indoor Gardening’

Wick watering when indoor gardening is a perfect way to water your houseplants because it brings water directly to the roots and the soil remains consistently moist. For some plants, like African Violets it is the best way to water them. Wick watering can be accomplished with different types of self watering planters or you […] read more

Growing an indoor garden begins with choosing the right containers for your plants. The type of plants you want will determine the size and materials of your planters. With some knowledge and creativity, you can transform anything from an old kettle to an empty coffee can to a container for your indoor garden. You can […] read more

If you grow your own fresh herbs you should learn how to dry herbs in order to make the most of your harvest. While you can make use of your indoor herb garden by using fresh herbs in your cooking, drying your herbs will allow you to make use of your bounty when fresh herbs […] read more

Having the right gardening supplies on hand will make your work in the garden successful. There are many options available, and you could overspend on supplies you don’t really need. However, there are must-have gardening supplies that are essential to growing many types of plants. These are: 1. Containers Your landlord is most likely not […] read more

Exotic flowers can liven up an otherwise boring apartment decor. House plants have been used for ages to give a natural and organic feel to a room. Some flowers even provide great health benefits, and the right flower can diminish allergens, improving the quality of air in the room. However, some individuals have avoided the […] read more

Growing herbs indoors has its benefits, but there are also some dangers that you need to know about. In some cases, it can be too risky to start an indoor herb garden. However, many people are able to guard against the dangers posed by indoor herb gardens, and still move forward with their plans to […] read more

Everyone should be encouraged to start an herb garden. Herbs are a common part of our lives, and are found in many foods and products, ranging from medicines to skin care products. Whether you want to have the personal experience of growing your own herbs, or are looking for ways to cut down on your […] read more

Plants need sunlight to survive and grow; therefore each indoor gardening plant you buy for your apartment also has specific lighting and temperature requirements. While some plants seem to do well in windows with an eastern view, other plants thrive in windows offering western or southern exposures. Some plants are even more flexible and can do […] read more

When it comes to gardening indoors, certain plants can benefit from LED lighting. Plants such as hibiscus, wax begonia, geraniums, African violets and miniature roses all flourish under LED lighting. LED lights also serve the apartment dweller with respect to space and energy usage as well. Space Requirements As most apartment dwellers have to make the most of the space […] read more