Garden Medley

Not everyone has a yard in which to garden. Apartment dwellers and condominium owners in particular face this dilemma.

Fortunately, it’s not that hard to grow beautiful plants indoors. You may be somewhat limited in what you can grow – no tall trees or string beans, but you can easily beautify the inside of your home with plants.

An indoor garden helps to purify the air inside your home, so it’s quite beneficial in addition to being attractive. Plants also provide an atmosphere in which it is easier to relax.

There are many plants you can easily grow indoors. Just visit your local garden center and you’ll see plenty of plants suggested. They will include zebra plants, ferns, cacti, some varieties of roses, money plant and many others.

You’ll want to pay attention to the needs of your houseplants. Some will need sun, and you should place them near windows with the curtains or blinds open during the day, so that they remain healthy. Others can get by on whatever light they get in your house.

Most houseplants need watering about once a week. An easy test is to feel about an inch into the soil. If it’s dry, it’s watering time.

I strongly recommend avoiding chemicals on plants inside your home. Whatever gets into the air will be pretty much trapped inside your home, making the air less healthy. This can be particularly important for people who are sensitive to chemicals and may react.

Of course, an indoor garden doesn’t have to be strictly decorative plants. Indoor herb gardens are quite popular, and some vegetables are available in small enough varieties to grow indoors as well.

Whatever you decide to grow, you want to keep it in an appropriately sized pot. Too small a pot or too large a pot is unhealthy for a plant, as well as just looking awkward. You should repot your indoor plants every two years or so.

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