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Ideas for gardening at home

By Aaron Simpson 10/10/2022 2 mins read

Here are some gardening ideas for the home. Recycle or transform old teapots into planters. You can also make macrame terrariums or a hanging succulent garden. Even if your green thumb isn't enough, you can create your own. The possibilities are endless! Just get creative! You can even use old tires to make your own hanging garden. You can paint them aqua, and hang them from curtains.

Recycle old tires to make a planter

To transform old tires into planters for your garden, stack two or more and paint them in contrasting colours. You can paint your tires any color you like, or pick a color that contrasts well with the surroundings. This will create an even more cohesive planter that blends into the overall design. Depending on your personal preferences, you can fill the planter either with annual flowers and/or flowering perennials.

Repurpose old teapots

A beautiful planter can be made from an old teapot that you still have. You can make the vessel from pretty porcelain with a floral motif or use vintage metal watering containers that can hold plants. Fill the container with potting soil by drilling holes into the bottom. After a few weeks you'll be able see how the planter looks and functions.

You can make a terrarium using macrame

You can create a terrarium from macrame to decorate your garden. First, macrame costs very little and is extremely easy to work with. Macrame's distinctive look makes it an excellent choice in modern indoor and outdoor settings. You can then decorate your new creation in any way that you like. For those who don't want to be gardeners, macrame can be used for hanging terrariums.

Hanging succulent gardens are possible

If you have a small patio or balcony, consider creating a hanging succulent garden. These easy-to-care-for plants can be easily taken care of. The plants should be watered at least once per week. For extra energy, you could submerge them under water until their roots sink. You can then add organic liquid kelp, or cactus food to the water after it has drained. You should let the water run off the bottom.

You can make your own insect spray

For your garden's bug spray, you can simply combine garlic, one small onion, cayenne pepper and powder. Let the mixture steep for at most an hour. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Apply to the lower and upper surfaces of your leaves. The oil will last for at least a week. Before using, always test a small area of a plant before using it in your garden.

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FAQ

How often should my indoor plants be watered?

Indoor plants need watering once every two days. Humidity levels can be maintained inside the house by watering. Humidity is essential for healthy plants.

How do you prepare soil for a vegetable gardening?

It is simple to prepare soil for your vegetable garden. First, you should remove all weeds around the area where you want to plant vegetables. Then, add organic matter such as composted manure, leaves, grass clippings, straw, or wood chips. Let the plants grow by watering well.

What is the difference in hydroponics and aquaponics?

Hydroponic gardening uses nutrients-rich water to feed plants. Aquaponics uses fish tanks to grow plants. It's like having a farm right in your backyard.

Statistics

It will likely be ready if a seedling has between 3 and 4 true leaves. (gilmour.com)
As the price of fruit and vegetables is expected to rise by 8% after Brexit, the idea of growing your own is now better than ever. (countryliving.com)
80% of residents spent a lifetime as large-scale farmers (or working on farms) using many chemicals believed to be cancerous today. (acountrygirlslife.com)
According to a survey from the National Gardening Association, upward of 18 million novice gardeners have picked up a shovel since 2020. (wsj.com)

External Links

almanac.com

The Old Farmer's Almanac

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How To

How do I keep weeds out of my vegetable garden?

Weeds are one of the biggest threats to growing healthy vegetables. They compete for space, water, nutrients, sun, and sunlight. To prevent them from taking over your garden, use these tips: