In many climates, it is extremely difficult to maintain an outdoor garden. If the temperatures are below freezing for a good portion of the year, it might be wise to bring your plants inside and start indoor gardening. Alternatively, you can do indoor gardening just to give your house a more natural feel, along with some nice decorations. Flowers blooming in your house add a lot to the decor, especially if you have the pride of having grown them yourself. If you are interested in starting to
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Successful Indoor Gardening
The Joys Of Indoor Gardening Indoor gardening, or gardening that is done indoors as in offices and residences, has become a popular hobby. Other than its aesthetic appeal, it also provides health benefits such as purification of air. Generally houseplants are grown in indoor gardening. The more popular methods of indoor gardening include organic gardening and container gardening where the use of chemicals is avoided. Thousands of houseplants are grown in indoor gardening. Typical houseplants,
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Easy Indoor Gardening
Even if you're not an avid gardener or flower lover, the sight of a well-maintained indoor garden is impressive. However, if you've tried your hand at indoor gardening, it's not as easy as bringing the plants indoors. Here are some tips to start you off on the right foot. The first crucial decision has to do with lighting. Ask yourself, exactly how much light should I give the plants? Your house may not have enough light for your plants to exist, so this is a prime consideration. Are you
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Caring For Indoor Plants
As houseplants are living in an unnatural environment we need to give them extra care to get the best results. They will require all the elements of outdoor plants in their need for good nutrients, water, ventilation, light and a suitable climate.
Without this balance they will soon wither and die. It is vitally important that they have the best quality soil. As with outdoor plants they will need soil that is light enough for their roots and to hold water and air, but not so light as to allow
Without this balance they will soon wither and die. It is vitally important that they have the best quality soil. As with outdoor plants they will need soil that is light enough for their roots and to hold water and air, but not so light as to allow
Sunday, April 11, 2010
The Enjoyment of House Plants
Indoor gardening, or gardening that is done indoors as in offices and residences, has become a popular hobby. Other than its aesthetic appeal, it also provides health benefits such as purification of air. Generally houseplants are grown in indoor gardening. The more popular methods of indoor gardening include organic gardening and container gardening where the use of chemicals is avoided.
Thousands of houseplants are grown in indoor gardening. Typical houseplants include ferns, cactus, bonsai plants, daffodils, hyacinths, rose plants, rubber, Chinese evergreen, money plant, weeping fig, zebra plant, prayer plant, philodendrons, orchids, jade plant, African violets, English ivy, begonias etc.
Indoor gardening requires patience and continuous care to yield good results. The important factors in successful indoor gardening are light, watering, soil, plant pots, fertilisers and pesticides.
Light:
Light is very important for indoor plants as plants prepare food by photosynthesis. Two factors of light are intensity and duration. Different plants need different intensities. Duration of 8 to10 hours of sunlight is more than sufficient for the plants
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Watering:
Improper watering is the leading cause of death of plants in indoor gardening. Watering once a week is sufficient. Feel for dampness about an inch under the soil if the soil is damp do not water.
Soil:
Water drainage through soil is very important. Usually coir and peat are added in soil to improve drainage. Plants like cactus need very high drainage.
Humidity:
Plants roughly need a humidity of 80% RH. This can be achieved by placing a tray filled with pebbles and the water level just below the pebbles, adjacent to the plant.
Fertilisers:
Fertilisers contain phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium. Changing the soil is better than adding feriliser.
Pesticides:
If the houseplants become affected by pests, use a garlic and chilli juice to spray on the plants, rather than using chemical pesticides.
Pots:
Pots of clay are preferred as they help in water drainage and aeration of soil better than glazed or plastic pots. Use correct sized pots as plants in pots that are too large are prone to root disease due to moisture retention. A small pot restricts the growth of plants. The pots need to be changed around once in two years.
Tools:
Investing in good tools is better in the long run, as the tools are used for tough jobs. Clean the tools thoroughly after use.
Indoor gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. It gives great satisfaction to see the plants growing, as well as improving the aesthic appeal and atmosphere of the interior.
The Enjoyment of House Plants
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Thousands of houseplants are grown in indoor gardening. Typical houseplants include ferns, cactus, bonsai plants, daffodils, hyacinths, rose plants, rubber, Chinese evergreen, money plant, weeping fig, zebra plant, prayer plant, philodendrons, orchids, jade plant, African violets, English ivy, begonias etc.
Indoor gardening requires patience and continuous care to yield good results. The important factors in successful indoor gardening are light, watering, soil, plant pots, fertilisers and pesticides.
Light:
Light is very important for indoor plants as plants prepare food by photosynthesis. Two factors of light are intensity and duration. Different plants need different intensities. Duration of 8 to10 hours of sunlight is more than sufficient for the plants
.
Watering:
Improper watering is the leading cause of death of plants in indoor gardening. Watering once a week is sufficient. Feel for dampness about an inch under the soil if the soil is damp do not water.
Soil:
Water drainage through soil is very important. Usually coir and peat are added in soil to improve drainage. Plants like cactus need very high drainage.
Humidity:
Plants roughly need a humidity of 80% RH. This can be achieved by placing a tray filled with pebbles and the water level just below the pebbles, adjacent to the plant.
Fertilisers:
Fertilisers contain phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium. Changing the soil is better than adding feriliser.
Pesticides:
If the houseplants become affected by pests, use a garlic and chilli juice to spray on the plants, rather than using chemical pesticides.
Pots:
Pots of clay are preferred as they help in water drainage and aeration of soil better than glazed or plastic pots. Use correct sized pots as plants in pots that are too large are prone to root disease due to moisture retention. A small pot restricts the growth of plants. The pots need to be changed around once in two years.
Tools:
Investing in good tools is better in the long run, as the tools are used for tough jobs. Clean the tools thoroughly after use.
Indoor gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. It gives great satisfaction to see the plants growing, as well as improving the aesthic appeal and atmosphere of the interior.
The Enjoyment of House Plants
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