If you’re tired of your old-fashioned garden full of weeds and plants that rarely survive, then it may be time to consider some apartment planting. A number of studies have shown that apartment gardens are the best environments for growing a lot of different plants. For one thing, you’ll have little competition from neighbors and fewer insects to deal with. You’ll also be able to save a good bit of money on your grocery bill. But how do you get started?
First, let’s look at some basics. One of the most important things to remember is that you need to think of your garden as a living, breathing environment. One way to ensure that your garden will thrive is to plant it with the utmost care. So a planter box filled with sturdy and durable material such as metal will keep your plants healthy and resist any pests. Another key element to planting well is making sure you water your plants properly – no matter what type of gardening you engage in.
In terms of planting design, there are many options. However, the most popular choice for apartment gardening is perennials, which can be set up in any season. This means that the soil could be continually monitored and watered. Some apartment dwellers choose to mix ground covers such as moss in order to conceal the plant and keep pests out. Other gardeners like the idea of using shrubs, ground cover, or vines to frame their planter boxes, and they use gravel or sand to surround the base.
Perennials can take a minimal maintenance approach. They’re a perfect solution if you live in an apartment but want the beauty of flowers. Some of the best plants for apartment planting are those that come in shades of green and are naturally durable – such as fuchsias. Some plants even go so far as to develop a thick root system, which can make them highly drought resistant. Others like lavender will bloom beautifully in full sun while being durable and easy to care for.
When it comes to selecting the right plants for your garden, you also need to keep drainage holes in mind. Your perennial plants will likely need to have their drainage holes fenced off in order to prevent excess water from draining out. This is especially true of perennials that develop deep roots, since they have to develop those roots to the soil in order to be sustainable over time. If you have deep drainage holes, your plants will tend to drain themselves, and then bloom all year round. This means that you’ll have to replant often in order to keep your garden appearing fresh. However, with shallow drainage holes, you’ll have to water your plants regularly, and that can prove problematic in the long run.
One final point about planning your apartment’s outdoor planting and planters. Many of your landscaping plans will require you to dig a hole large enough to hold one plant, then place another plant in that hole. However, if your planters are not large enough to do this, you’ll end up with a lot of unevenness in your yard. To avoid this, make sure that your planter holes are deeper than your seed packets or they won’t drain properly.
Before you purchase your apartment plants, you need to consider a few things. First, you need to decide whether you want plants that are native to your climate, or ones that can thrive in the climate of your apartment. Native plants tend to be sturdier and require less maintenance, but they might not be as attractive as an apartment plant. The second thing to consider is the size of the planter hole you’re going to build.
There are many different types of pots available, from small square planters to large planter boxes. Hanging baskets are a great choice for apartment gardens. They come in a variety of shapes and colors, and they’re very easy to care for. You can find them online or in gardening magazines, at most home improvement stores or nursery stores. If you’re looking for something a bit more fancy, there are also hanging planters made from metal, ceramic or plastic.