Indoor gardening is rather popular amongst those who live in flats without gardens, those who are interested in growing their own herbs to use in their cooking, and those who simply want to move their garden inside in the winter.
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It is definitely growing in popularity in recent years, so below there are several different pieces of information that you need to consider when beginning to garden indoors.
Space
There is no specific space requirement for indoor gardening, the area can be as big or as small as you would like to make it so long as there is enough access to the light source for each pot. When planning your indoor garden, it is important to look around your home and find where it would be best to place it so that the plants have the optimum chance of surviving as they each need enough water and light. You also don’t want to begin gardening indoors in a room that will be too cold, because most plants require heat to flourish so would die if left in a room that did not reach the right temperature, similarly you wouldn’t want it in a location that will be too hot for them.
Light
As mentioned above, when selecting the location of your indoor garden it is important to think of how much light each plant will be receiving. It is also possible that in the winter months, even with your garden next to a window your plants may not receive the right amount of light, which is why some people will buy special bulbs to hang over their garden because normal light bulbs don’t have the same wavelength as the sunlight, therefore it is important to look into the type of light that is needed should you choose to grow plants in the winter.
Music
Music can also play a crucial role in growing plants, however, it also depends on the type of music. For instance, rock music or heavy sounds can have a detrimental role in plants, while classical music has a good effect. If you want to combine your hobbies, let’s take gardening and music, it is easy to do so. You can produce soothing songs using music software while tending to your plants. This way not only will you develop your artistic skills but also help your plants thrive.
Hydroponic Gardens
Hydroponic Gardening is a form of gardening that doesn’t involve the use of soil, so is an alternative for those who wish to do some indoor gardening. These plants receive their nutrients from fertilized water instead of soil and will require a specialized water tank rigged up to provide this. It is mainly used by people who don’t plan to move their garden outside and want to grow a lot of plants in a small space.
Which Plants
When deciding which plants to use in your indoor garden it is a wise idea to consider the type of garden you will be nurturing, and which plants would thrive in the environment you have chosen because there are several that would grow better outside instead. Many start out with vegetables and herbs that they enjoy using in their cooking, while others choose to grow flowers that will brighten up their living space and make it look more appealing. So, before going out to buy your plants make sure you know what you want to grow, and which would grow best in your chosen location.
How to Improve Your Indoor Garden
Indoor gardening is often used when in the process of home remodeling because it can be used to breathe fresh life into any room and in this vein, a lot of people look for ways to improve the garden once it has been completed. You can do this by adjusting the temperature and humidity in the room housing your garden, which can be achieved by simply spritzing the plants with water or using a humidifier (although with the later solution you need to watch out for mold). Another way to improve it is to check your soil quality because some may not be as rich in nutrients as you need for your plants.
Conclusion
So hopefully these points will help you understand a little more about your indoor garden and how to set it up properly so the plants can thrive in their new environment. It is important to think about what your garden requires in terms of nutrients, sunlight, and temperature otherwise it is highly likely that it won’t survive. It is also a good idea to think about whether you would prefer to try your hand at hydroponic gardening or stick to using soil as you would in your outdoor garden if you have the perfect environment to grow the plants indoors.