Indoor gardens are varied and diverse \u2013 you can grow nearly anything in your home. Why not start your own tasty herb garden, get started with a living wall, cultivate a lemon tree, or nurture a family of succulents? The sky (or the ceiling) is the limit.<\/p>\n
As you bring your garden indoors, you can also bring some of the accessories and furniture with it. After all, there\u2019s no reason why wooden garden benches<\/a> need to be relegated outside. You can absolutely bring your favourite garden elements indoors. We love the look of a wooden bench in the sunroom, or even as a practical bench in the foyer.<\/p>\n Imagine the tranquillity and sophistication of a home garden. It doesn\u2019t have to be an \u2018over the top\u2019 effort \u2013 little pops of greenery here and there can really transform your space.<\/p>\n Yes, you read that correctly \u2013 you can grow a citrus tree in the comfort of your own home! While citrus trees prefer to be outdoors in warm climates, you can mimic their ideal conditions indoors. Lemon trees, lime trees, and even kumquat trees \u2013 they look wonderful in a large decorative pot. Bring the tropics home!<\/p>\n Just remember that citrus trees need adequate drainage, and overwatering will kill them.[1]<\/a> However, they also hate getting too dry. A soil moisture meter can help to keep your potted citrus tree happy and healthy.<\/p>\n Do you want a foolproof indoor garden that truly needs no tending? Why not embrace a terrarium garden? Terrariums really do take care of themselves \u2013 these contained ecosystems exist within sealed glass containers.[2]<\/a><\/p>\n Inside, you can grow everything from orchids and bonsai trees to fresh herbs and cacti. As light and heat pass into the glass, it creates enough water to sustain the plant \u2013 genius! You can buy ready-filled terrariums from speciality shops or create your own with jars and containers.<\/p>\n Succulents are certainly having a moment right now. You\u2019ll see them featured in the hottest magazines and splashed all over social media. We love the look of a \u2018family\u2019 of succulents of all different shapes, colours, and sizes. They look fantastic on a shelf, grouped together on the floor, or decorating a side table. Just don\u2019t overcrowd them!<\/p>\n Not only are succulents aesthetically pleasing, but they\u2019re also relatively easy to grow.[3]<\/a> Just remember that they thrive in the desert \u2013 you need to ensure they get plenty of sunlight, don\u2019t overwater them, and use a desert-dweller soil mix.<\/p>\n Nothing is more relaxing than the soothing sound of trickling water. Bring that calm into your home with an indoor water garden. Simply put, a water garden is any container or architectural element that houses and displays aquatic plants. They look great in bathrooms, conservatories, lounge rooms, and foyers.[4]<\/a><\/p>\n A water terrarium is another term for \u2018aquatic plants (and maybe a few fish) in a glass container.\u2019 You can repurpose all kinds of transparent vessels for your water terrarium \u2013 watching the plants float and the fish swim will calm your mind. Start with a base of aquarium gravel, decorative beads, or moss. Next, add anubias water plants, as they slowly grow when submerged in water.[5]<\/a> If you\u2019re using a small container, consider a dwarf anubias variety.<\/p>\n A water fountain surrounded by greenery isn\u2019t just lovely to look at, it will also soothe and calm your nerves. Imagine sitting by your own water feature, meditating or doing yoga next to the gently babbling stream.<\/p>\n In addition to your floating greenery and flowers, you can also add fish into your indoor water garden.[6]<\/a> Start by adding aquarium stones to your vessel \u2013 they\u2019ll act as a filtration and waste system for your fishy friends. The plants will also help keep the water clean, ensuring your fish are happy.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have a lot of extra floor space, you can still benefit from an indoor garden in your home with these wall-mounted ideas.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll always have fresh, delicious herbs on hand when you mount your herb garden to your kitchen wall. Not only will your cooking taste better, but the greenery and fragrance will also lift your mood. One of our favourite kitchen herb garden ideas in hanging some lightweight containers from a rail \u2013 it\u2019s fun, practical, and looks great.<\/p>\n Modular container systems snap together to create stunning and unique vertical gardens throughout your home. They look great and add a touch of nature to any room. Best of all, they don\u2019t require any experience to assemble, and are easy to maintain. You can use them to grow veggies in your kitchen, flowers in the bathroom, or succulents in the lounge.[7]<\/a><\/p>\n As living walls have grown in popularity, plenty of hacks have shown up online and on social media. Having a landscaper install a living wall can be extremely expensive. Even modular container systems can add up and become quite costly, so why not save a few coins? By repurposing a wooden pallet, you\u2019ll be saving some materials from the dump and getting the wall garden of your dreams. Find detailed instructions here, from the team at The Brew<\/a>.[8]<\/a><\/p>\n Herbs, veggies, tomatoes \u2013 you\u2019re only limited by your imagination (and your appetite). What will you grow in your kitchen garden?<\/p>\n Who says a kitchen garden has to be a dull, utilitarian affair? Wheel a pretty bar cart into the kitchen and stack it with little pots of green. Not only can you grow delicious herbs, but the greenery is a feast for the eyes.<\/p>\n Choose some of your favourite veggies and herbs and prioritise them in your kitchen garden. Herbs are reasonably simple to grow, but did you know that you can also grow tomatoes, chives, lettuce, and even kale in your kitchen allotment? How about some crunchy radishes, peppery rocket, delicious green peas, runner beans, or punchy onions and garlic?<\/p>\n Add some greenery into your kitchen and cut down on waste? It\u2019s easy! See, when you throw away your veggie peels and fruit cores, you\u2019re actually throwing money in the bin. You can regrow a lot of your favourite fruit and veg without a lot of effort. Sprouts, spring onions, and lettuce \u2013 you\u2019ll cut down on waste and<\/em> save a few quid.[9]<\/a><\/p>\n Growing an indoor garden is a lot of fun, and it can transform your living space into a lush green haven all year round. Best of all, if you start growing some of your own food, you\u2019ll eat better and save some money. Happy Gardening!<\/p>\n Aquarium Care Basics (2017).\u00a0Anubias Barteri: Plant Types, Care, Propagation & Algae<\/em>. [online] Aquarium Care Basics. Available at: https:\/\/www.aquariumcarebasics.com\/aquarium-plants\/anubias-barteri\/ [Accessed 18 Dec. 2020].<\/p>\n Caughey, M. (2015).\u00a0DIY: Indoor Water Garden<\/em>. [online] Tilly\u2019s Nest. Available at: https:\/\/www.tillysnest.com\/2015\/04\/diy-indoor-water-garden-html\/ [Accessed 17 Dec. 2020].<\/p>\n Flower Council of Holland (2018).\u00a0Introducing the indoor water garden<\/em>. [online] The joy of plants. Available at: https:\/\/www.thejoyofplants.co.uk\/introducing-indoor-water-garden [Accessed 17 Dec. 2020].<\/p>\n Hansen, J. (2019).\u00a0How to Grow Fruits and Vegetables from Table Scraps<\/em>. [online] GardenTech.com. Available at: https:\/\/www.gardentech.com\/blog\/gardening-and-healthy-living\/growing-food-from-kitchen-scraps#:~:text=Just%20cut%20off%20the%20plant [Accessed 18 Dec. 2020].<\/p>\n Jones, D. (2019).\u00a0What Is a Terrarium? (And How Do They Work?)<\/em>. [online] Terrarium Tribe. Available at: https:\/\/terrariumtribe.com\/what-is-a-terrarium\/ [Accessed 18 Dec. 2020].<\/p>\n Marqu, M. and Valeris, M. (2020).\u00a05 Easy Tips for Growing Healthy Succulents<\/em>. [online] Good Housekeeping. Available at: https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/home\/gardening\/a20706498\/how-to-grow-succulents\/ [Accessed 17 Dec. 2020].<\/p>\n Upshaw, D. (2013).\u00a0The Brew: DIY Pallet Living Wall<\/em>. [online] The Brew. Available at: https:\/\/beersnbeans.blogspot.com\/2013\/01\/diy-pallet-living-wall.html [Accessed 17 Dec. 2020].<\/p>\n Viljoen, M. (2019).\u00a014 Things Nobody Tells You About Indoor Citrus Trees<\/em>. [online] Gardenista. Available at: https:\/\/www.gardenista.com\/posts\/13-things-nobody-tells-you-grow-indoor-citrus-trees-lemon-lime\/ [Accessed 17 Dec. 2020].<\/p>\n Yoneda, Y. (2015).\u00a08 Simple Ways To Create An Indoor Vertical Garden In Your Home<\/em>. [online] decoist. Available at: https:\/\/www.decoist.com\/indoor-vertical-gardens\/?chrome=1 [Accessed 17 Dec. 2020].<\/p>\n [1]<\/a> https:\/\/www.gardenista.com\/posts\/13-things-nobody-tells-you-grow-indoor-citrus-trees-lemon-lime\/<\/p>\n [2]<\/a> https:\/\/terrariumtribe.com\/what-is-a-terrarium\/<\/p>\n [3]<\/a> https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/home\/gardening\/a20706498\/how-to-grow-succulents\/<\/p>\n [4]<\/a> https:\/\/www.thejoyofplants.co.uk\/introducing-indoor-water-garden<\/p>\n [5]<\/a> https:\/\/www.aquariumcarebasics.com\/aquarium-plants\/anubias-barteri\/<\/p>\n [6]<\/a> https:\/\/www.tillysnest.com\/2015\/04\/diy-indoor-water-garden-html\/<\/a><\/p>\n [7]<\/a> https:\/\/www.decoist.com\/indoor-vertical-gardens\/?chrome=1<\/a><\/p>\n [8]<\/a> https:\/\/beersnbeans.blogspot.com\/2013\/01\/diy-pallet-living-wall.html<\/p>\n
\nThe Best Indoor Garden Ideas<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Grow a Citrus Tree<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nEmbrace Terrariums<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nStart a Family of Succulents<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nIndoor Water Garden Ideas<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Soothe your Mind with a Water Terrarium<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nInstall a Water Fountain<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Add a Fish (or Three)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nIndoor Wall Garden Ideas<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Install a Wall-mounted Herb Garden<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Use a Modular Planting System to Create a Living Wall<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Repurpose a Wooden Pallet<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nIndoor Kitchen Garden Ideas<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Garden a la \u2018cart\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Grow a Provisions Garden <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Regrow your Vegetables and Herbs from Scraps<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bring the Best of the Garden Indoors, All Year Round<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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