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5 Easy Flowering Plants to Grow in Summer on Your Terrace or Balcony
The best plants to grow in your terrace garden during hot weather and with minimal watering.
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Square Foot Gardening: Learn How to Grow Food in Limited Spaces
Growing food for your family might not have been a priority if you’re an urban dweller with limited space. But the COVID-19 pandemic, with its disruptions in supply chains, might have caused you to reconsider. Indeed, things are back to normal as far as food supplies go. Still, the pandemic also sparked renewed interest in home gardening. As a result, square foot gardening is gaining popularity, particularly among those living in urban areas with limited space to grow food. There is more to urban gardening than self-sufficiency. Growing food on your balcony, patio, or terrace garden deepens your connection to nature. Gardening is an enriching activity that reduces stress and…
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Make Your Garden Work Easier with These 9 Yard Tools
Maintaining a thriving terrace garden is rewarding, but it takes work. However, a few garden or yard tools are all you need to make the process easier. Whether trimming plants, watering them or adding compost or fertiliser, these 9 tools are essential to make gardening more enjoyable. You needn’t buy them all at once, but slowly collecting these yard tools can make a world of difference to your garden and bring the joy back to your weekend hobby. 1. Hand Trowel: A Must-Have for Digging and Planting A hand trowel is one of the yard tools every gardener should have. Whether digging small holes for sowing seeds, loosening soil, or…
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7 Best Vegetables for Your Home Terrace Garden
Vegetables are rewarding to grow in a home terrace garden. They not only provide you with fresh, chemical-free produce but also allow you to experiment and improve your gardening skills without breaking the bank. Optimising space is essential to grow more plants in limited urban spaces such as balconies, windows, and rooftop terrace gardens. If you’re an urban gardener wondering what summer garden vegetables to grow, here are our top picks. 1. Tomatoes These luscious red beauties are among the easiest vegetables to grow in a terrace garden or a sunlit balcony. Tomato plants require at least 5 to 6 hours of sunlight daily. They can be grown in containers,…
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How to Protect Your Terrace Garden from Summer Heat (5 Simple Ideas)
Summer heat can affect plant health, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in many regions. The intense sun exposure can dry soil, cause leaf burns, and stress plants. While some plants thrive in full sun, most need protection from excessive heat to flourish. Providing shade to protect your terrace garden plants will help your plants survive the summer heat. Whether you have a spacious terrace garden, a small balcony, or a cosy patio, the right shade can make all the difference. Here are 5 simple and effective shading options, each suited to different garden sizes and setups. 1. Versatile Shade Nets If your terrace garden plants cover a wide area, a…
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How to Keep Mosquitoes Away from the Terrace Garden—10 Pest-Repelling Plants to Grow
The warm and humid summer months see an increase in mosquito activity, making it difficult to enjoy outdoor spaces, including terrace gardens. Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance; they carry diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya. While chemical repellents are widely used for mosquito prevention, they often contain harmful ingredients that can affect health and the environment. A safer and more sustainable approach is to grow pest-repelling plants that naturally deter pests and mosquitoes. These plants create a more comfortable and healthier outdoor space with their strong fragrances and essential oils. Here are 10 plants that keep mosquitoes away and tips to use them effectively. 1. Lavender Lavenders are…
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Watering Plants in Summer: How to Keep Your Terrace Garden Thriving
The summer temperature in India can be harsh for all living creatures, including plants. It’s a time when the plants in terrace gardens and balconies exposed to direct sunlight and high heat experience accelerated moisture loss. Unlike traditional ground gardens, watering plants in pots or containers in apartment terraces and balconies presents unique challenges, such as limited soil volume, faster evaporation, and heat retention from surrounding concrete surfaces. Watering garden plants properly is crucial to keep them healthy and vibrant during the scorching summer months. This guide covers the best watering practices, moisture-retention strategies, and vacation-friendly hacks to help your container plants survive the summer heat. Table of Contents: When…
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How To Choose Proper Bins for Making a Compost Pile on Your Terrace or Balcony
If you shudder at the sight of fetid waste piled on street corners, the chances are you’ve thought about home composting to minimise the waste you send out of your house. Also, if you have a garden, even a small balcony or terrace garden, making a compost pile is a cost-effective way to fertilise your plants. Composting is a simple solution for managing organic or kitchen waste at home while enriching soil naturally. Adding vegetable peels, fruit scraps, and food leftovers to your compost pile can significantly reduce landfill waste while creating a nutrient-rich soil enhancer for plants. However, in urban spaces, specifically apartment living, finding the proper composting method…
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How to Make a Terrace Garden at Home – A Step-by-Step Guide
Starting a terrace garden may initially seem overwhelming, but anyone can create a thriving green space with proper planning and care. Whether you want to grow organic vegetables at home, enjoy a colourful flower garden, or simply add freshness to your space, this guide will help you successfully start a terrace garden. Step 1: How to Make the Best Use of Your Terrace Space Before you start a terrace garden, evaluate your terrace’s structural capacity. Most buildings can support a terrace garden, but consult an expert to check the weight-bearing capacity if you’re unsure. Ensure the surface is waterproof to prevent leakage, as water seepage can weaken the structure. Consider…
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Terrace Garden Accessories: 5 Easy Ideas To Elevate The Style Of Your Garden Area
A garden, whether on a small balcony or a landscaped rooftop terrace, offers a serene escape from the stress of daily living. Adding the right terrace garden accessories to enhance the garden area’s beauty and functionality can elevate its style further. You only need a few stylish touches to transform your green space into a cosy, inviting retreat. Here are 5 easy ideas to inspire you. 1. Elegant Planters and Pots Planters and pots play a crucial role in defining the aesthetics of your terrace garden. Ditch basic plastic containers for decorative ceramic, terracotta, or metal planters to add character to your space. Mix different shapes, sizes, and colours to…
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