Planters

So, you live in the city and don’t have much space. Don’t leave it up to farmers and plant cultivators to be composting. Don’t add more waste to our landfill. Don’t miss out on the best food for your plants. Being eco-friendly in your apartment isn’t as hard as you may think. Starting compost is one way you can do your part and gain benefits for your small space. That’s right. Composting is going on everywhere today…even in the tiniest inner-city units. You don’t need to have a large garden to be sustainable and recycle your food and other scraps. Composting can improve soil quality and lead to beautiful plants including herbs, succulents and many indoor plants. In this article we will look at some composting benefits, what can and can’t be used in compost and some ideas on how to set up your own compost bin. Benefits of composting: Improves the quality of soil and enhances the chemical and biological composition of soil Composting reduces pollution, so our planet will be th…

Vertical gardens and green walls have become a trend in recent years, but many small businesses miss out, thinking the cost is out of their reach. Utilizing vertical gardens makes sense for occupants who lack the necessary space for large plants and this is especially true for offices, where in spite of the space constraint people would like some greenery inside their offices. However; there are many ways a small office can have a vertical garden with WOW factor at an affordable price. This article explores ideas that can be implemented to include such greenery in offices: Build a Trellis: Using sturdy materials like a wooden frame with lattice attached, it is possible to fashion a trellis for climbing vines. Trellis is a nice way of filling empty space on a wall. You can place your planter pots at the base, making sure you have waterproof pots and the right type of vine. Pothos (Devil’s Ivy) is one of the best for growing indoors with medium light requirements. Don’t let this…