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You moved into your apartment and now you’re getting it decorated in your apartment. Many people believe that once you live in an apartment, you forgo the idea of having plants and a garden.
Which is not true. You can still have various plants and flowers growing in your apartment.
This guide will help you cover the essential apartment tips, apartment gardening ideas, and how to have a garden inside your apartment.
Benefits of Having Plants Inside Your Apartment
Besides the joy of growing plants, there are a few benefits to having plants inside your apartment.
Enhance Well-Being
Growing plants inside your apartment can improve your mood and well-being. You’ll feel happier and more positive.
Growing Your Produce and Herbs
With the cost of groceries, it’s starting to sound like a good idea to grow your produce and herbs. Here is a list of the type of produce and herbs you can grow inside your apartment;
Herbs
- Basel
- Thyme
- Chives
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Mint
- Cilantro
- Oregano
Produce:
- Tomatoes
- peppers (spicy)
- Lettuce
- Radish
- Microgreens
Indoor Plants Improve Air Quality
Inside small apartments or any kind of apartment, the air quality can be different than living in a home.
Having plants inside can help improve the air quality. Since plants produce oxygen. This is great for people with asthma.
Essential Apartment Gardening Tips
1. Choosing The Right Plant For Your Apartment
You want to make sure that you choose a plant that is easy to maintain and aligns with your lifestyle.
Do you want a plant that produces vegetables or herbs? Or do you just want a plant for decoration?
Choosing low maintenance plants and flowers is great for super busy people. Or if you have the time, you can look into getting a mini cherry tomato tree or thyme tree.
2. Maximizing Space in a Small Apartment
Use wall planters, hanging pots, window sill, shelving, if you are struggling to space inside your apartment for your plants
If you are struggling to come up with space for your plants, I highly suggest looking out for my guide on how to declutter your apartment and storage space ideas for your apartment.
3. Choosing The Best Soil For Your Plants
Take into consideration the soil you choose for your plants. These plants will be indoors most of the time.
Look for a soil that is okay indoors and will help your plants to grow.
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4. Lighting and Watering For Indoor Plants
Make sure your plant is close to sunlight at all times. Place them close to a window when the sun is shining inside your apartment at its peak. After a while of having your plant, you’ll know when it needs watering (based on the wetness of the soil)
Does your apartment struggle to have natural sunlight come through? Or do you live in a colder climate where the sun is out for a limited time?
Look into getting those artificial grow lights. This replaces the sun plants need when natural sunlight is not available.
You can still have a mini garden inside your apartment without stunting the growth of your plants.
5. Keeping Pest Away From Plants
Small, tiny insects can affect your plants and herbs as you grow them inside your apartment. These types of pests can be small insects and spiders.
Instead of using harmful chemicals that aren’t good for you or your plants. Here are a few things you can do to prevent pests from getting into your apartment garden;
- Inspect new plants before bringing them home
- Keep plants clean and dust free
- Avoid overwatering
- Keep plants in a place with constant air flow (a running fan or central air)
- Sprinkle cinnamon on top of the soil
If you find that your plant is still infested with pests, then it’s time to either repot your plant or remove it from your indoor plants.
Overall…
Don’t let your apartment stop you from embracing your green thumb. With the right tools and time, you will be well on your way to having a nice plant area inside your apartment
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