Indoor Garden Tips for Rental Properties

April 11, 2020 admin

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Plants and Purpose

When it comes to selecting the plants you want to grow, there are a few things that you should assess before purchasing. Are you wanting to surround yourself with beautiful and colorful flowers? Or, perhaps, you want to become a little more self-sufficient with planting and harvesting your own food? Certainly both are possible, even if you have limited space inside.

If you are a salad lover, you’ll love the ability to grow your own. For example, some edible plants that you may be familiar with include arugula, spinach, and different types of lettuce. You will be able to grow what you like and use what you need, leaving the rest to grow and regenerate. Some easy to grow vegetables include asparagus, beets, peppers, and sweet potatoes. Plants that typically thrive in an outdoor garden will be able to grow well in containers. Just be sure that your lighting and watering needs can be met.

Containers

When it comes to the containers, there is a huge variety of pots and planters. A great benefits of container gardening is that when you move, your plants go with you. You can also move them around your house depending the light requirements of your plants.

For your indoor garden, look for containers that will allow for sufficient drainage. You will want to avoid keeping your soil or compost soggy. Polystyrene boxes are lightweight and perfect for your little indoor farm. Some gardeners prefer to use a mobile garden bed, which can be fitted with castor wheels to allow you mobility.

Lighting and Low-Light Plants

As renters, you may be limited in the type of natural lighting that comes into your home. While you may not be able to grow sunflowers inside, there are several low-light plants that can thrive in minimal natural light. Some plants that can tolerate low-light settings include peace lilies, snake plants, and English ivy. If you are looking to plant an indoor vegetable garden, lettuce, carrots, scallions, micro-greens, and tomatoes can bring a healthy supply of nutrients without too much direct sunlight.

Kitchen Container Garden

Tending to your kitchen container garden can be an easy and rewarding experience. Growing your own fresh and organic produce, herbs, and flowering plants can help to brighten up your home. You will want to select containers based on what you are interested in growing. If you want to grow a salad container garden, look for wide, rectangular containers, while tomatoes do best in deeper pots.

Other options that may do well inside include strawberries, pomegranates, and even dwarf apple trees. Just make sure that your plants are located in a place where they get adequate sunlight, as well as protection from strong gusts of wind or heating and cooling vents.

Conclusion

Being able to grow your own produce and herbs can certainly be a rewarding experience. Even if you have limited space or even no outdoor space, it is still possible to successfully grow a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. If you are looking for a home in which you can start your indoor garden, contact the professionals at The Property Manager to see how they can help!