As the colder weather and darker evenings begin to creep in, gardeners are enjoying the final harvest of the year and preparing their greenhouses for their winter-long sleep.
While many people will completely abandon gardening over the autumn and winter months, your hobby doesn’t need to grind to a halt as soon as the temperatures drop. Instead of spending time outdoors, why not bring the plants into your home?
Indoor gardening can be a lot more fun than just having a lonely potted cactus on display. Follow these tips to bring your garden indoors:
Plan your indoor garden in advance
You shouldn’t make any rash decisions when buying plants for the inside of your home. First, have a think about where you are going to place them. Once you have decided, only choose the plants that will suit your space.
Always check the tags on the plants, as these indicate how much light they need to survive. Does the location you have in mind suit? If not, choose a different plant or consider a different location.
Maintain the optimum temperature
Plants do not particularly like changes in heat, especially when they happen often and increase or decrease steeply. Avoid this by keeping your plants away from heaters, vents or air conditioners at all times.
Keep mess to a minimum
We have all spilt soil on the floor as we water our plants. However, with recent advancements in technology, you no longer need to balance that old plate under a plant pot to try and keep mess to a minimum. You can find all sorts of handy home and garden gadgets for your indoor garden from technology stores like Gizoo. Bubble water tanks and extended plant pots come highly recommended, as they are both practical and aesthetically appealing.
Apply fertilizer
Nutrients are a necessity for plants to survive and remain looking their best. If you want your plants to stay healthy, it’s wise to stock up on fertiliser. A small amount of complete liquid fertilser will feed your indoor plants adequately, keeping them happy and looking great for a long time to come. Fertiliser can be bought in garden and DIY centres like B&Q. Miracle Gro Pour & Feed is a popular choice for indoor plants, as it is pre-mixed and easy to apply.