Tips for growing and maintaining a Terrace Garden in Apartments

The desire to own a terrace garden or a piece of nature of your own is inherent in many people. In urban living, especially in apartments, more and more people are growing their own herbs, produce, and even flowers for their table centerpieces. Many apartments in Thrissur are now having well maintained terrace gardens.

If you’re born with a green thumb here’re a few tips for growing and maintaining a Terrace Garden in Apartments from Vishraam Builders, a reputed name for flats in Thrissur.

Choose plants wisely

It’s always good to do some research and find out which plants are to be grown in the terrace. This helps to find plants you want in your garden always! Plants that won’t grow too high or develop root systems are good for terrace gardens. In fact, you can grow perennial flowers & vegetable plants like Tomato, Radish, Capsicum and herbs like Basil, Mint and Green Chilly very efficiently in terraced gardens. 

Location

Maintaining a group of plants can be difficult in apartments as you should consider the people living in other apartments in your building. First decide the location of the space for your terrace garden. Ensure that plants get 3-4 hours of direct sunlight daily & has a drainage facility nearby.

Vertical gardens for a change!

You can add on to your terrace garden, but the expansion would be tough if the full space is used up. Now you can move on to the walls! They can be covered  with hanging pots, shelves and hang planters.

Get creative with Planters

Planters add to the beauty of your terrace garden! Select pots, planters, and other containers that blend well with your space. 

Seeds & soil

Seeds, soil, and water are the key elements to keep the plant alive and blooming. You should buy quality seeds from nurseries or certified sellers. Use the correct soil type and quantity for good results. A correct mix of regular soil, compost  and vermicompost soil will help the plants a long way.

Watering

In a Terrace garden, watering can be tricky! Make sure that the plants are not watered in excess, nor less. The water should reach deep down and soak out of the holes below.

Plant care Routine

Establish a plant care routine to take care of your terrace garden better! Arranging plants into sections requiring same watering requirements and makes plant management easier. 

Watering and planter rotation should be done & do not forget to fertilize your plants as needed. You should also remove faded flowers and any weeds that have appear in your pots. Pruning unhealthy or overgrown branches should be done to get a compact garden.

Gardening is a hobby that helps you relax and unwind. Try out these tips for growing & maintaining terrace gardens & get your own patch of green! For more details get in touch with us!