Gardening Ideas for Apartment Dwellers

What can make a comfortable living space cozy, a place that one would call as their home with proud contentment? Where the warm aura of individuality is enhanced by streaks of personal creativity. One sure shot way is to nurture a garden in one’s living space.

While a lot can be done in big houses with open spaces, apartment dwellers end up stopping with a one or two potted plant garden, which is still a far cry from a real garden. So here is some sound inspiration for green thumbs that are suffering due to lack of space in their urban apartments.

Vertical Planters and Hanging Pots:

Discarding dearth of space with lateral thinking and functional design, vertical planters and pots are a great way to establish that much-wanted green spot in your abode. One can either buy these planters online or make their own, depending on the time, space and other resources available.

In case it is difficult to accommodate a vertical planter, one can try planters that can be latched onto window or balcony railings; or pots that can be hung from the ceiling.

Upcycled Garden:

Planning an indoor garden? Why stop with just adding extra oxygen, when one can further contribute to the environment by using recycled and upcycled products for planting. Used plastic bottles, glass jars and metal containers can be used creatively, along vertical spaces, to create a mini green hub in an apartment.

This DIY option can give rise to vibrant and quirky results that will be deeply satisfying.

Green Walls:

A green wall or a wall garden is an appropriate indulgence for those with well ventilated, spacious apartments with no balcony or open space. Add a splash of exuberant green with a wall garden that can either be bought or put together at home. An old photo frame can be used create DIY “wall art.”

For beginners, succulent plants are a great way to have a thriving wall garden. These are easily available and are relatively low maintenance.

Kitchen Garden in a Container:

For those who derive pleasure out of cooking, growing their own produce of greens and veggies can be a fulfilling experience. All you need is a balcony or terrace of your flat and apartment  that enjoys good sunlight and a wooden, mud or plastic container to grow anything from herbs to melons! 

Just make sure that it can hold the weight of soil, water, manure and the plant. One doesn’t have to be an expert, really!

Hope this article has inspired you to start your own green project in the limited space that you have. If you already have an indoor garden, use this space to show off!