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Living in the big city is surely awesome, but sometimes is also a big disadvantage, especially for gardeners. The biggest percent of people usually live in apartments, which are far from being suitable for gardening. Anyway, you will be able to grow vegetables, herbs and even flowers on your patio, rooftops or balcony. Just follow some fine tips and tricks on indoor gardening, where even the tiny apartment can handle a few plants.
But enough with the small talk and let's get to the point. First of all, we will start with the most suitable conditions for gardening in apartment. These are surely a balcony or patio area. If you have one of these or even both then you are truly lucky, because you can take full advantage of them and set up a great garden in your apartment. No matter how tiny the space is, you will be able to use this outdoor area perfectly for your needs.
When you miss a balcony or patio, then we jump to the next suitable place for plants - a large window. The place there is limited for sure, but you can still set up several plants in front of it. Maximize the space there by placing planting pots or containers. Another way to take advantage of your windows is by having window boxes with vegetables or flowers in them. It is easy way to plant, you just need the boxes, soil and some space to place them.
Gardening on the roof is not considered forbidden, so you might try it. Just make sure that your rooftop is flat and you have access to it. Additionally, ask your landlord for permission before any gardening attempts. You can have a great garden there, especially if you got a large rooftop there.
Have you ever heard of hydroponic gardening? It is a great way to do the gardening in your apartment. With the help of grow lights and you can recreate planting environment pretty close to the real one. You can do it anywhere in your home. From a special part of the living room to the kitchen, choose a good place to start the garden. Do a quick research over the Internet to learn more about the specifics of hydroponic gardening.
And at last, but not least - the community gardening. Look for any amateur or experienced gardeners from London and join them. When you are unable to grow plants in your apartment, this might be your last option. The community garden is also a great place to learn more about gardening and make new friends eventually.
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