Indoor Gardening

By Brittney St.Amant, May 17, 2021

Indoor plants are a great addition to any house as they add life and colour and can be very therapeutic. There are many benefits of having indoor plants such as reducing stress levels, boosting productivity, and improving indoor air quality. Indoor plants are also known to boost creativity and trigger inspiration! Cultivating your own greenspace may be just what you need to brighten up your home and freshen your perspective. There are many cute designs for indoor gardens that you can find online and can give you ideas on how to utilize the space available. Listed below are some great plants to start your own indoor garden!

1. Succulents

Succulents are a beautiful and trendy plant to have in the house. There is a wide range of succulent varieties you can choose from including Burro’s Tail, Crown of Thorns, and Jade Plant.

2. Aloe vera

Aloe vera is easy to grow and multi-beneficial! The leaves contain 99% water, vitamins, and amino acids to create a gel. The gel can aid for injuries, cuts, and burns through topical treatment. It can also be consumed and is full of antioxidants.

3. Monstera Deliciosa

Monstera Deliciosa, also known as the Swiss cheese plant, comes from the southern hemisphere and has natural holes that develop in the leaves. It is an easy to care for, low maintenance plant, perfect for at home or in the office.

4. Snake Plant

Snake plants come from Africa and are one of the most common indoor plants and are super easy to maintain. They are great at absorbing carbon dioxide and therefore purifying the air. With their ability to remove harmful indoor toxins, they act as a defense for allergies.

5. Ferns

Ferns are another fan favourite amongst the indoor plant options. They range in size, so you’ll need to do some research in advance based on the amount of indoor space you have as some ferns can get up to 6ft. Some of the most popular indoor ferns are the Staghorn Fern, Boston Fern, Bird’s Nest Fern, and Lemon Button Fern.

Herb Garden DIY

These are just a few examples out of countless options for indoor plants! Another idea would be to make your own multi-beneficial herb garden! Herb gardens are both beautiful and can be a great addition to the house – plus they can be handy when cooking! Not to mention, growing herbs indoors means they have a year-round growing cycle without the worry of weeds!

To start your own herb garden, you’ll need the following supplies:

• Planter
• Soil / Organic Fertilizer
• Herb seeds

Luckily, herbs are relatively easy to grow and can thrive in most soil types. A few of the best herbs to grow indoors include parsley, basil, and cilantro. First, you will need to pack the soil into the pot, making sure there is plenty of drainage for the excess water. Next, plant the herb seeds and add some water. Some seeds take longer to germinate while other can sprout faster.

To make sure there are enough nutrients for the plants to thrive, continue adding organic fertilizer to the planter. Make sure to keep your planter somewhere it can get direct sunlight for at least 6 hours per day. If a flower begins to form, pluck it off as it can take the energy away from the leaves of the plant for growing. Also make sure to snip the plant once it begins a healthy growing cycle to make sure it doesn’t get too top heavy! Other than that, there isn’t too much maintenance other than making sure the plant gets enough water and sunlight!