Indoor gardening in small space

Congested space is barely an issue when the passion is gardening. Because in city life where getting a comfortable living place seems luxury, sitting in the garden with coffee in one hand and a book in another feels like a dream. The minimalist lifestyle has made it seem almost impossible, designing the flats small and the balconies even smaller. But in today’s world, we always find a way to fulfill our own comforts, in this case we make indoor gardens. We can see many ideas online that prove that growing plants indoor in not very difficult. In addition to that, the great thing about having a garden is that it adds to the aesthetic beauty along with many health benefits like stress reduction and other mental health benefits. Also, we can grow our own fruits and vegetables in our own garden and save some pennies.

Vertical gardening is a great idea to maximize space and enhance the beauty and functionality of space. It is an technique that uses a wooden shelf or pallet board to hook several pots. So, it uses the space vertically. This design needs no expert to execute and can be customized whenever needed. This type of gardening designed is being popularized in urban Indian households. This is also considered a very creative way to make use of the extra space that would be unused otherwise. A small sitting arrangement can be made in this type of garden to make this place a small relaxing space.

Creating a picturesque beauty on the balcony by keeping herbs hanging on railings is a great start for a beginner gardener. Growing herbs in the balcony is a very good idea because most herbs don’t take much space and need little space and sunlight to grow. The hanging plant pots don’t take up any floor space so they are great for small places. This space can be further furnished by incorporating few lawn chairs and a small coffee table to make it look like a lovely relaxation spot.

Creating a living wall is something that looks modern and simple yet adds character to the garden without taking any floor space. Long living plants with shallow roots are the best for this concept. Maidenhair fern, Sword fern, Bromeliaceous, Inch plant are some plants that are generally used in a living wall. However, to get the most out of an indoor garden fruits and vegetable plants are the best. Strawberries, lettuce are also great for a living wall. These living walls look great if incorporated with a patio chair and a dark shaded wooden coffee table. This will turn the space into a quiet reading space.

A balcony with a small breadth, the free wall can be used as a frame to make a beautiful arrangement for plants. A free wall of the balcony works as a blank canvas here. A wooden frame (frame can be made of any element here) with a few nails can be struck in the wall to make this work. alternative to that, without a frame, flower pots can be directly attached with the walls, but in this case measuring the weight of the pots after watering it is important. Compact plants along with hanging plants and their placing is the key here. To add some extra ornamental touch, couple of flower plants can be added here. This kind of design gives the space a sophisticated outlook.

Suspended (hanging) plant pots is a simple idea that gives the garden a dramatic aesthetic. To hang pots, we have to keep few factors in mind like the weight of the flower pot, the material and the type. We also have to consider the platform being used to hang the pots and if it will hold or not. This idea is for growing compact plants like Devil’s Ivy, Philodendron, Spider plant, String beads. This is the most common and popular way of gardening in a minimalist way. But the best thing is that this aesthetic is suitable in any space, we don’t have to design the space with any particular furniture.

Finally, if all other methods seem just too complicated, a small garden can be always grown by just filling up the space with greenery. All kinds of plants (flowery, non-flowery, fruits, vegetables, herbs, ferns) will combine a variety of colors in the small garden. Some plants can be placed on the ground, some can grow on railing pots, some can be sustained. Herbs can be planted to induce pleasant smell. In this method, just taking care of the plants is good enough to maintain the place. 

In conclusion, it is not only possible to create a beautiful plant arrangement in a limited space, but also enjoyable and easy.  Using a frame wall, hanging compact plants, creating a vertical garden with a few ornaments can transform a simple balcony into a beautiful and sophisticated oasis. Maintaining the plant arrangement by watering along with fertilizing them regularly and pruning them to keep them looking their best is the key here.