There are a lot of ways to be able to garden in some limited spaces. For some gardening enthusiasts, a very restricted space can be an issue when it comes to growing and nurturing their plants. Restricted spaces in gardening are usually done in some small lawns, even in balconies and patios. Most often, the gardening in some limited areas can be done in growing edible and even floral plants.
Although limited space can be your main concern in growing your own garden, growing your own food has many advantages which can include saving your money and making your food options varied and healthier and fresher. Aside from this, gardening is an excellent form of physical activity and has been known to have therapeutic effects.
Square Foot Type of Gardening
This was made famous by Mel Bartholomew who has written several books about it. The main idea about this square foot gardening is having a container of equal dimensions and divide this container to a square foot dimension. According to Mr. Bartholomew, the initial design for this was just a six to eight inches in depth having some four feet sides and finally partitioned into 16 squares.
What is good about this method is that the box can be put on the ground or even just on supports. The reason for this is for the plants to be able to bend easily for long periods of time. These boxes can be placed on supports however should also have a support on the bottom. On the other hand, those boxes that are placed on the ground doesn’t need a bottom but a weed blocker is essential.
Container or Bucket Gardening
This method on the other hand involves some growing plants within some kind of container which can either be commercially manufactured or even as your most basic things at home like a 5-gallon bucket and some wooden crate. One can also use some plastic storage containers while others asserted that their kiddie pools is of good help.
This container gardening is very convenient for people with restricted spaces. The containers can be put anywhere within your place which can be lone and can take up just a small portion of your little room. Aside from this, there are also some less weeds that can grow and most importantly, lesser watering is required. It is relatively cheaper and you have a control over your plant’s growth and development.
Tower Gardening Type
There are a lot of gardeners who are facing some dilemma of having restricted space for cultivating their plants. Experts proposed a solution and that is to be able to garden up and instead of doing this outside. Tower gardening is a kind of gardening which makes use of some vertical areas that’s why can be executed in limited spaces.
For limited spaces, according to garage door nation, tower gardens is a type of gardening that is very perfect for beginners because they are much easier to maintain. One problem is overwatering among gardeners and when it comes to tower gardening this is not a problem at all.
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