Spending time outdoors to unwind and getting some fresh air is so important nowadays. A peaceful backyard can be incredibly therapeutic physically and mentally for family members. It can be a place where children come smell fragrant flowers and plants, parents roll out a yoga mat for mindful sunrise movement or grow organic vegetables for nutritious home-cooked meals. Start a peaceful backyard garden anyone with a little outdoors space can create their own version.
What are the benefits of container gardening?
There are many benefits to container gardening. Some of the benefits include:
1. Great for small spaces
Container gardening allows you to grow a larger variety of plants in a smaller area. It also requires less maintenance as compared to a full-scale garden. Most importantly, container gardening is a time-saving activity needing much less attention, energy and care.
2. Create a beautiful landscape
Container gardening can be designed in a variety of ways creating a unique, beautiful landscape. It is very easy to rearrange plants to suit the season or your preference.
3. Save on water and fertilizers
Plants in pots and boxes require much less water because water loss through evaporation is minimal, while evaporation from a larger surface area dries out the soil quickly and needs more frequent watering. Having said that you will need to check for soil dampness and moisture level due to limited access to water. Container gardening requires less frequent application of fertilizers as they remain concentrated in the soil within the containers.
Starting small is a key for beginners! A container garden gives you flexibility. Of course, big raised beds are indeed impressive to look at, however, there are advantages to planting in containers. To begin with, smaller pots and boxes will fit on a slim balcony and insufficient backyard space. This is helpful when you are learning the patterns of the sun through the seasons. Additionally, container gardening is a way to introduce children to the joys and rewards of vegetable gardening.
Almost all vegetables and herbs can be grown in a typical backyard garden for example tomatoes, eggplants, onions, beans, lettuce, chili and mint. Dragon fruits and beans normally do well in this type of garden, yet they do require considerable space for growth. You can experiment with several different varieties of your favorite herbs, like basil to give you some inspiration. Here are some of the most reliable and productive herbs for growing in container gardens.
1. Sunflower sprouts
Benefits: Contain a balanced supply of essential amino acids and are rich in vitamin A, D, E and B complex which can help prevent chronic diseases.
How to plant: Soak sunflower seeds in a jar with a lid for about eight hours. Once the roots come out, fill your well-drained pot or container with soil, sprinkle a few seeds on top and cover them up with a thin soil. Move the plants to a sunny area. Continue to mist them twice a day, in the morning and evening.
2. Mint
Benefits: Full of dynamic flavors. Mint may help relieve indigestion. Also, it is rich in vitamin A, iron, and folate.
How to plant: Mint appreciates ample moisture, good drainage and rich soil. Regularly water is crucial. Seeds require indirect light to germinate, so you don’t need to cover them up with soil.
3. Holy basil
Benefits: Help reduce stress and anxiety; lower blood sugar and cholesterol.
How to plant: Place seeds in a pot and cover them with a quarter-inch of rich, organic soil. Watering should be followed right away by hand or by using a nozzle watering can to keep the soil thoroughly moist, but not to overwater. Holy basil loves warm temperatures and bright morning light.
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