{"id":17659,"date":"2018-07-29T14:16:01","date_gmt":"2018-07-29T14:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=17659"},"modified":"2021-01-28T12:01:39","modified_gmt":"2021-01-28T12:01:39","slug":"creating-your-own-indoor-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/creating-your-own-indoor-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating your own indoor garden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019d like to think that having a green thumb is a lifestyle choice. Gardening has been a big part of my life. So, when I had to live in an area with no garden-space, I took my gardening indoors! Do you want to know how I did it? Read on to get some of my tips on how you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenbenches.com\/blog\/impressive-indoor-garden-ideas\/\">create your very own indoor garden.<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Space and Time \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When making the decision to create an indoor garden, make sure you\u2019ve got <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two things ready: space and time. You will need time in preparing and maintaining your garden. \u00a0The garden will also need your patience and basic knowledge of irrigation and soil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, you\u2019ll need a spot indoors dedicated to your garden. It can be a window sill or your kitchen counter. Terrariums, planters, and window boxes are good options in keeping your space maximized. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Assess Your Lighting Options<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While natural lighting is the way to go for your flora, it doesn\u2019t just flood in into every nook and cranny of most houses. But, this lack of sunlight isn\u2019t much of a problem for your plants. Fluorescent light is an applicable substitute for sunlight. Fluorescent tube combinations will help you yield excellent results. Check out this<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardboss.net\/g8led-240-watt-grow-light-review\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">G8 LED grow light review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you\u2019re looking for a decent artificial lighting option). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if at all possible, be sure to get your plants some exposure to sun rays at some point during the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Decide What Your Plants Will Grow In and Where<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let your creative skills kick in: Glass jars, plastic cups, and bottles, a wooden trough or the traditional ceramic pots are some viable options. Your choice will be made on the basis of the typical full growth size of your plants. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be careful about where you are going to place your containers. A tabletop that could easily be damaged by moisture will require a full proof plan like a shallow drip container to line its bottom to prevent its base from becoming damaged. Planting in hanging pots is a space-saving\u00a0and aesthetically pleasing way to develop your garden.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Fulfill the Soil Needs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your soil allows water to flow through. You can use a potting mix that is full of minerals and nutrients so that the plants can absorb them better. The water also permeates through a potting mix better than it does in garden soil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, potting mixes dry out quicker than regular soil so you should carefully consider setting a watering schedule. Use mulch to cover the soil as it helps in keeping your plants healthy, maintain optimal temperature <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardeningknowhow.com\/garden-how-to\/mulch\/benefits-of-using-mulch.htm\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prevent water from evaporating<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so your plants won\u2019t go thirsty.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What to Grow?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Could there be a more important step? Deciding what to grow can be the basis of all your other decisions. You could decide on a particular cooking ingredient your kitchen can\u2019t go without, like basil or cilantro. Mint is also an option as this herb can persevere in rather difficult conditions, while it could also take over the whole area where it has been planted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of what you choose, it must fulfill the fundamental requirement of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/top-ten-indoor-houseplants\/4541\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">being able to grow indoors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Seeds or Seedlings?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an important question to answer. Starting from scratch can sometimes be a difficult process. It can be carrying the possibility of total failure, so it might be preferable to start off with seedlings that are easily available at local gardening stores. Consider whether the plant you wish to grow transplants well or if you want it matured within a short time period. This isn\u2019t to discourage you from starting with seeds \u2013 but you\u2019ll need some gardening experience for this.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Mark Your \u201cCrops\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seemingly unimportant but this step is a lifesaver for gardeners. Mark your plant(s) with its name, time of plantation , and watering times. This will ensure systematic management of your garden by tracking each plant&#8217;s\u00a0individual growth. This will give you the ability to make comparisons with the experiences of other people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Temperature and Humidity<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65-75 degrees Fahrenheit is the ideal temperature for most plants. If you prefer your home at a warmer temperature, you can consider plants that thrive in a warm environment like a\u00a0desert or tropical natives. \u00a0The plants require different levels of humidity depending on what stage of growth they are at. Excessive humidity is an\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/mold\/mold-course-chapter-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">invitation <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"background-color: #a4a3a3;\">molds<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span>\u00a0and pests. Invest in dehumidifiers if you live in an excessively humid area.<\/p>\n<h2><b>In conclusion&#8230;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an indoor garden is beneficial to your health and it can be a therapeutic experience, one you will surely enjoy and suggest. You\u2019ll see that many of the guidelines use common sense and are things you would consider even if you were gardening outdoors. \u00a0In this case, you\u2019ll need to consider specific conditions imposed by an indoor environment. 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