Keys to enjoying your homemade urban garden

Recently we encouraged you to undertake a project that you would be able to share with the whole family and that would bring joy and color to your balcony or terrace: we reviewed all the necessary steps to create an urban garden . Its creation is the first step, however, maintaining it requires a little effort. Although, what does it matter to spend time planting, fertilizing, transplanting, watering... when we are creating life? When we see, feel and smell the freshness of our garden at home? Today we want to give you the keys to continue enjoying your urban garden . Little tricks and ideas to help it grow healthy. We even teach you how to create a homemade moisture meter! urban-home-garden Keys to enjoying your homemade urban garden We must be especially careful not to overwater them : there is a danger that the roots will drown. To make sure that they are consuming the exact volume of water, we can place some pebbles like those still used in aquariums on the plate of each pot.

When we are going to water the plant, instead of putting the water directly on the soil, we will put it on the pebbles, covering them completely, so that the roots will absorb the water according to their needs. On rainy days, don't be shy: Take a plastic bottle or container out to the balcony and let it fill with water! Save it and use it to water, rainwater is ideal because it is free of chlorine . How to water to make the most of the water? To avoid excessive evaporation, in autumn, winter and spring we will water early in the morning. In summer, however, we will do it in the afternoon. Used tea or coffee bags are especially Albania Mobile Number List good for nourishing our plants . Wait until its contents are dry and spread it among the soil. You will see how they thank you for this most homemade compost! Even those last sips of tea or coffee that we leave in the cups and end up in the drain are a delicious delicacy for them. It is advisable to always plant some aromatic plants , since these will act as natural antiparasites. Plant mint, thyme, sage or parsley, as their strong aroma will keep away insects that damage plants. The Indian Carnation also has roots that produce toxins that attack the small worms that devour the roots of vegetables.



Keep the leaves of your plants always clean of dust , this way you will let them breathe and they will be able to absorb all the light they need. It is important to protect our plants from frost during winter nights. If temperatures are going to drop, a simple and practical solution to prevent them from freezing is to cover them with plastic. Remember to perform annual pruning so that the planting of your home urban garden remains in perfect condition. Do you doubt if your plants need water? We give you an idea to create a very simple, but effective humidity meter ! You will need to: A girl, boy or several, eager to enjoy! Clean skewer sticks Colored cardboard A pencil Scissors Glue With the pencil we make drawings on the cardboard (a heart, a star, a circle...). We cut them out and glue them on one of the ends of the stick. And ready! Placing them on the pot we will only have to take out the stick and see if it is wet or dry: This way we will know if the plants in our garden at home are thirsty! Do you have the time and space necessary to maintain a healthy and well-kept garden? Share the task with the little ones in the house: You will be creating, together, a very fun and rewarding common project.