Bring nature inside and start an indoor garden to make your home more colorful, but be careful to follow these indoor gardening tips. Plants are so relaxing to look at and many indoor gardeners find that they add that little extra spark to any room. An added benefit is that plants are nature’s purifier, removing carbon dioxide from our air and turning it into oxygen that cleanses the air in your home. Mix your plants; Try some exotic or tropical plants, whatever you choose will make your room glow with its fresh beauty and colorful flowers. To maintain their beauty, here are some indoor gardening tips to keep your plants lush and healthy.
Light is the one thing you can’t skip. Without this essential ingredient, your plants will wither and die. Each and every plant has different requirements, so for some indoor gardening advice, here are some things to keep in mind when shopping for houseplants. Ask the nursery person how much light the plants you are considering will need. Some plants need direct sunlight, while others crave indirect sunlight. For a direct sun plant, place the container near a south-facing window. For indirect plants, they can be placed near a window, but keep them far enough away that their foliage doesn’t get burned. Plants that require low light, such as philodendrons, African violets, or ferns, can be placed anywhere in the room as long as some natural light filters through.
Indoor gardening tips are always needed to water your plants. If you overwater your plants, you are subjecting them to insects and diseases and will eventually kill them. Excessive watering will also rot the roots. Plants hate wet feet. Once you’ve discussed irrigation needs with the nurseryman, invest a small amount of money in a water meter. The indicator will tell you the soil moisture level of the plants. They are extremely helpful in deciding whether or not to water and really only cost a little money, a very wise investment.
Another indoor gardening tip is to fertilize. In the nursery they fertilize the plants to encourage them to grow and be able to sell them to you. If you don’t fertilize your plants, they will wither and wither. Find out at the center or on the internet what the feeding schedule for each plant should be. The secret to keeping plants happy and lush is to feed them regularly.
You want to keep a close eye on each plant for pests. If you find pests on a plant, isolate it from the rest and treat it immediately. Try not to use pesticides on your plants, especially if it is a plant that you will eat, such as weeds.
A very good natural pesticide-free formula for the eradication of pests is:
In a jar, combine 1 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid and 1 cup of vegetable oil. Shake vigorously. In an empty spray bottle, combine 2 teaspoons of this mixture and 1 cup of water. Use at 10-day intervals (or more often if necessary) to kill whiteflies, mites, aphids, scales, and other plant pests.
By following these few indoor gardening tips, you’ll have beautiful houseplants that will liven up every room. Take time to enjoy your inner garden. Let it relax and calm you down, after all, that’s why you planted an indoor garden.
Happy gardening!
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