Although many of us have outdoor spaces to set up a garden, living in apartments or tiny houses won’t stop you from having your own. Anyone can do indoor gardening regardless of skill, age, or space. You just need to know what type of plant is best for your home.
Having an indoor garden is also proven to distract yourself from the stress of pandemic, it aids you in living healthier by spending less time on the screen by watering or tending to your plants.
Before starting an indoor garden, locating the perfect space at home should be thing first thing to check. This will give an idea of what plant is best to get, a common area to place your plants is at the windowsill or a table. There are plants that will need more sunlight or ones that can be placed in a more shady area of your house.
If the location of the plant is in an area that does not shed light, an alternative option is to purchase a grow light. There are different types of grow light, knowing what is needed for the indoor garden before heading out to the store to purchase is a great idea to save time and money.
The temperature of the room is something to consider as well, as season changes, the humidity in a room also changes and can affect the health of the plant. Constant monitoring helps to notice any changes in the plant before it starts to get diseases.
Though plants can be grown inside, occasionally placing them outside to get more sun would also help them achieve their growth. Growing plants indoors are also less tedious than having a lawn garden as the plants require less attention.
Since the plants grow indoors, it is best to get more nutrients for them such as adding fertilizers. This will help the plant grow healthier. Also, when it comes to indoor plants, overwatering is a common mistake and this can result in killing your plant. The usual sign of watering your plant is when their leaves are down or wilted, this is usually an indication that they are in need of water.
For beginner gardeners, purchasing a low maintenance plant such as succulents is a great way to start. Succulents thrive in dry climates and they don’t mind a little neglect. Adding these types of plants to your indoor garden beautifies your home instantly.
Once you start indoor gardening, your collection will definitely increase as the day goes by, so keeping a journal for your plants is a good way to track them. Having plants at home is a good source of pleasure as studies show it relieves stress and anxiety.