Gardening in an Apartment Without a Balcony
The apartment gardening idea is becoming a very popular idea and one that can make even the most ardent gardener jealous. It makes great sense to grow your own vegetables and herbs in a balcony, or pot, as opposed to growing them in your traditional outdoor garden. Here are some tips to help you get started with apartment gardening.
You’ll need some pots, containers and potting mix for your apartment garden. Since you will be gardening inside your apartment, it’s important that the soil you use is not harmful to young plants. Buy a good organic potting mix and plant your plants in it.
Most apartment plants are fine in low light environments. But for some exotic plants, especially those that require a lot of special care, you might have to move them to a climate controlled environment. There are several options here, including specially designed tropical containers, which allow you to get an all year’s work out without any risk of freezing in the winter. You could also look at buying containers that are designed to withstand extreme heat or cold. These special containers may cost a little more but they will ensure your plants will survive in any climate.
Your plants will need regular watering and fertilizing. So choose a place on your balcony that has its own watering system. If you’re just getting started with apartment gardening then use containers that have drip feeders and timers so you can easily monitor when your plants need watering. It’s a good idea to keep some fertilizer in your apartment as well, either in containers or in a planter. Some plants can’t use fertilizer, so look at the type of plants you’re planting and pick ones that don’t need it.
Fertilizer doesn’t just make your plants grow better – it also makes them smell better! Don’t be afraid to add a couple drops of organic potting soil to your plants. Organic potting soil contains all the nutrients your plants need to grow. Once your plants start growing, use your imagination and decide what potting mix you could use to give each plant a unique flavor.
One of the most important factors of gardening in an apartment is the amount of natural light available. Look for an apartment building that has a balcony or wall of windows that allows lots of natural light. This will give you the best results. However, if you do have an apartment building with no balcony or window, it’s still important to pay attention to the amount of artificial light available. Artificial light can help your plants absorb the proper amounts of nutrients without the need to water, which is especially important during the winter months.
In addition to using gardening containers for your plants, you’ll also need to provide a variety of plants for variety. You may want to try growing taller plants such as Morning Glory or climbing plants like Junipers, Sumacs, and Palmetto. Larger trees such as English Coneflowers should also be available. However, keep in mind that your apartment complex may have strict rules regarding the size of any kind of plants you can have inside. If you’re unable to obtain any tall plants or trees, you can always try growing herbs such as basil, chives, parsley, and oregano. All of these herbs will add lovely scents to your apartment.
Other apartment gardening ideas are planting perennials, flowers, and herbs. Perennials are perfect for balconies. Flowers and herbs are great year-round plants, but they do well in containers. Remember to water your plants carefully to keep the soil in good shape. With a little bit of creativity and some patience, you can easily grow many different kinds of plants in one small balcony.