Do you dream of your own garden? We have good news for you: you can create one even if you live in a small apartment in a block of flats. Use the window sill and enjoy the beautiful greenery all year round.
How to start a windowsill garden?
Establishing a windowsill garden is not a difficult task. But before you buy your first plants, it’s worth thinking about a few basic things. This will make your task easier and ensure that the flowers you choose will grow better and bloom more abundantly. How to start a windowsill garden?
First of all, consider which window sill to choose. The best will be south or east – they get the most sunlight. However, if your apartment faces north or west, don’t worry. You can also grow a garden there – just choose plants that do not need a lot of light and sun.
Ideally, there should be no radiator under the windowsill on which you start your garden. Additional heating in winter will cause the soil in the pots to dry out faster. In a situation where a radiator is placed under each window sill, check the condition of the soil often. Water the plants whenever they become dry and sprinkle the green parts more often.
In the summer, it is a good idea to cover the window on which you started the garden with a thin curtain or curtain. In this way, you ensure access to sunlight for the plants and at the same time minimize the risk of sunburn or leaf burn. Pay attention to the size of the window sills. A simple rule applies: the wider the windowsill, the better! You will be able to place more plants on it and there will be enough space for larger species as well.
What plants to choose for the windowsill garden?
Have you already chosen a windowsill and flower pots that will provide protection for your plants and beautiful decoration of your room? Then it’s time to think about which plants to choose for the windowsill garden.
First, you can opt for ornamental plants. Colorful leafy plants work well (e.g. begonias, greens) also flowering species (orchids, African violets, miniature roses). An interesting idea will be to diversify your permanent exposure seasonal plants. In the spring, you can add to the home garden potted tulips, heathers or velvets in autumn and Christmas roses for Christmas.
Secondly, it is worth starting a herb garden on the windowsill (especially in the kitchen). Fresh mint, basil, oregano or thyme smell beautiful and will also be useful in cooking many dishes. What other plants can you choose for your windowsill garden? How about vegetables? Home cultivation of lettuce, chives, radishes and watercress is very successful.
How to grow a windowsill garden?
What should be considered when growing plants at home? How to grow a windowsill garden? It all depends on what plants you choose. Some will need frequent watering, sprinkling the leaves or wiping them with a damp soft cloth. Others just need to be watered once in a while and checked regularly, that they are still beautiful and that there are no signs of disease or pests on their leaves or flowers.
Do not forget that, just like garden plants, indoor plants also need to be fertilized regularly. It is also worth getting good quality soil and peat and sand to supplement it (if your plants require such supplements).
Finally, pay attention to the choice of flower pots. The most popular are plastic or ceramic. Both types of flowerpots are available in many colors and shapes – so you can create unique plant compositions on the windowsill. However, before buying a flower pot, always consider not only the aesthetic, but above all the practical point of view. The planter should be stable and deep enough to accommodate the roots of your chosen plant.
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