Terrace gardening
Terrace gardening is the practice of growing plants in containers or raised beds on a balcony, rooftop, or other outdoor space with limited or no access to ground soil. Terrace gardens can be functional, with plants that grow vegetables and fruits, or for decorative purposes with plants that look attractive and grow flowers
Here are some benefits of terrace gardening:
- Health: Fruits and vegetables grown at home are free of pests and diseases.
- Cooling: Terrace gardens can keep buildings cool.
- Air purification: Terrace gardens can serve as artificial air purifiers.
- Stress relief: Gardening can be a great stress reliever.
- Cost reduction: Reducing the need to purchase vegetables and fruits can reduce the cost of living.
- Aesthetic value: Terrace gardens can enhance the building's overall aesthetic value
Here are some tips for terrace gardening:
- Cost-effectiveness
- Reuse old furniture for containers
- Buy seeds in bulk
- Use organic remains for nutritional boosts
- Find the right place: Find a place where the sunlight is available for at least 4 to 6 hours for the plants.
- Get nutrient soil: The best mixture comprises - regular soil, compost and vermicompost
Some plants that are good for terrace gardening include:
- Sunflowers
- Lavender
- Daylilies
- Rose of Sharon
- Montana Moss juniper
- Donkey's Tai
You can also construct walls on the sides or ends of the terrace to make it more cozy and private.
You can use tools and equipment like: Trowel, Hose pipe or watering can, Shovel, Gardening rake, and Pruning scissor