7 essentials to start a garden in your condo

Decorating your place with a touch of greens and having an indoor garden is such an eye-candy. Although it requires a lot of work and maintenance, plantitos and plantitas can’t help but delve into gardening because of countless benefits. Get your notes ready and keep tabs of the following must-haves if you’re planning to start your own garden in your condo!

BASIC NEEDS

Seeds/Seedlings

Are you a starting plant enthusiast? Know first what you would like to grow so you may give enough nourishment and care to your new babies! If you love to cook and want to get ingredients straight from your own garden, try planting tomato seeds, calamansi, or basil. Or if you’re aiming for a fresher home, you may start growing a snake plant, spider plant, or a lady palm that could serve as natural air purifiers at home.

Soil mix

Depending on the type of plant you would like to grow, make sure that you use the right soil. Succulents prefer fast-draining soil mix because they hold less moisture. For regular houseplants, the use of a potting mix is ideal because its properties maximize aeration and drainage and can stimulate root growth.                                      

Planting pots

Seedlings may be temporarily put in a plastic container so you can easily transfer it to a pot. Terracotta or clay pots are ideal for flowering and houseplants with its attractive decors. However, other varieties like plastic or ceramic pots also work, as long as it has drainage holes. It doesn’t have to be large, just enough to drain the excess water.

HAND TOOLS

Gloves

Gardening is also a bit messier like your usual chores but truly satisfying. To ensure health and safety, it is advisable to use hand gloves when preparing the soil or fertilizers. Gloves made of durable fabric and materials are ideal for gardening to avoid pricks from thorns, splinters, or blisters. There are also plenty of options to choose from in the market, depending on what you’ll use them for. The most inexpensive ones are cloth gloves that are made of knit jersey or cotton and washable materials. There are also others which are for more heavy-duty work like leather, rubber-coated, and neoprene or nitrile gloves.

Hand shovel/rake

A must-have for gardeners, the use of hand shovel or rake may help in cultivating the soil and to ensure that it is fertilized properly. It serves as a weeding tool due to its sharp edge, making it useful for slicing or digging. It can also be used as a transplanting and seed-planting tool, as well as when you’re ready to harvest your crops safely. A hand shovel and rake are important tools to make sure that your soil is well-cultivated before and after planting your seeds or crops.

Watering can/spray

Plants get nutrients from the water, too. Its soil must be regularly and properly watered to secure its growth. You may use an old jug or sterilized perfume spray bottles as an alternative. 

RECOMMENDED

Fertilizer

The regular use of fertilizer may help secure that your plants grow faster and stronger. There are organic fertilizers that are sold in the market, but you can also prepare it on your own by composting kitchen waste and grass clippings.

Best location in the house

Choose a location that has enough access to sunlight and natural air so your plants may grow faster and healthier. The best areas in your condo might be the ones that are near your windows where there is an adequate amount of air and sunlight. If you don’t have excess space to put your pots in,  you can try hanging your pots somewhere near the open areas in your condo.

Now that you know all the things you’ll need for your garden, time to consider if your home can support this set-up and if there’s enough room for your plant babies! It’s crucial that we give plants the nourishment they need, thus a perfect location that has access to sunlight and natural air is important. On the flip side, a unit’s layout and size is also a notable feature worthy of considering, especially if you’re planning to build an indoor garden or a greenhouse.

Empire East Highland City, a condo for sale in Pasig-Cainta and is dubbed as the country’s ‘first elevated city’, is the perfect place for nature lovers, plant parents, and active individuals who are leaning towards living a sustainable lifestyle. One of its most commendable features is its four Grand Phases-- the Highland Park, the Highland Mall, the 37-tower Highland Residences, and its membership-only Chartered Club exclusive for its homeowners. Aside from this, this condo for sale in Pasig-Cainta also flaunts its sustainable features which shall allow the residents to live a healthy and green lifestyle. 

Meanwhile, Empire East Highland City also offers various layout units and sizes that match any of your preferences. Starting from a studio unit to one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, this condo for sale in Pasig-Cainta is sure to serve whatever it is that you look for in a home. It also has widely-cut units which shall support your desire of having your own indoor garden!

Know more about this condo for sale in Pasig-Cainta and be in awe of its unique charms and features! Reserve your own unit today! Call 0917-8EMPIRE or 0999-88EELHI, or you can also send your queries to inquiry@empire-east.com.

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