In addition to fashion, the garden on the balcony it has become almost a collective mania. If it was once an idea only for a basil plant and other spices, now it is also common to observe plants of tomatoes, peppers, and wild strawberries.
The important thing is to start well, do not be discouraged by setbacks, finding neighbors in a community who have already tried can be of great help, and exchange green tips and tips for decorate the balcony with plants.
The minimum equipment necessary for the garden consists of an open area that is exposed to the sun for at least half a day, potting soil, plastic pots (for best sage clay and rosemary), watering can with spray oil, corset poles, shovel, seeds or seedlings already born, preferably for beginners.
The choice of species to plant should be the balcony dwarf varieties that grow well (as large as a cherry tomato and baby eggplant and peppers), are very productive and should be watered every other night. Strawberries, however, require water every day, at least until the flowers have sprung, then every two weeks.
The benefits of the garden on the balcony:
- It is an outdoor activity or hobby, ideal to connect with nature even from home, but surely having to take care of it every day will be very pleasant and you can disconnect from the daily hustle and bustle.
- Fresh vegetables and herbs to use in your kitchen: the most common are basil, oregano and salad, because they also guarantee the harvest after only 40 days at a cost of a few cents.
- It's stylish, radical, and sustainable (which it really means), as long as you make up your mind to use poisons and pesticides correctly. Also to preserve the health and survival of these children, dogs and cats.
- Not only the bonsai brings life to your garden. You can come home stressed from work and have a nice homemade salad.
- It contributes to the Home Decoration, the beautiful plants and flowers that are commonly used, but are already commonly used. Gardening can create very pleasant horticultural and original compositions. Tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, sage, rosemary, lettuce, cabbage, onion, will result in an original and fragrant bouquet.
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