{"id":1007,"date":"2020-07-02T03:26:09","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T03:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/housekeeping.sg\/?p=1007"},"modified":"2020-07-02T03:26:09","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T03:26:09","slug":"liven-your-home-with-an-indoor-garden-with-these-5-tips-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/liven-your-home-with-an-indoor-garden-with-these-5-tips-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Liven Your Home With An Indoor Garden With These 5 Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If being cooped up all day at home is making you grumpy, starting an indoor home garden can help lift the mood.<\/p>\n<p>Indoor gardens are known to have therapeutic effects. Some plant breeds even have anti-pest properties, while others add an excellent dash of flavour to your dishes.<\/p>\n<p>Want to start building your own indoor home garden? Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/liven-your-home-with-an-indoor-garden-with-these-5-tips-2\/#5_Tips_for_Starting_your_Indoor_Home_Garden\" title=\"5 Tips for Starting your Indoor Home Garden\">5 Tips for Starting your Indoor Home Garden<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/liven-your-home-with-an-indoor-garden-with-these-5-tips-2\/#1_Recreate_natural_conditions\" title=\"1. Recreate natural conditions \">1. Recreate natural conditions <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/liven-your-home-with-an-indoor-garden-with-these-5-tips-2\/#2_Mist_or_water_from_the_bottom\" title=\"2. Mist or water from the bottom\">2. Mist or water from the bottom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/liven-your-home-with-an-indoor-garden-with-these-5-tips-2\/#3_Always_prune_houseplants\" title=\"3. Always prune houseplants\">3. Always prune houseplants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/liven-your-home-with-an-indoor-garden-with-these-5-tips-2\/#4_Use_the_right_soil_mixture\" title=\"4. Use the right soil mixture\">4. Use the right soil mixture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/liven-your-home-with-an-indoor-garden-with-these-5-tips-2\/#5_Plant_in_properly-sized_pots\" title=\"5. Plant in properly-sized pots\">5. Plant in properly-sized pots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/liven-your-home-with-an-indoor-garden-with-these-5-tips-2\/#Start_gardening_at_home_conveniently_with_BUTLER\" title=\"Start gardening at home conveniently with BUTLER \n\">Start gardening at home conveniently with BUTLER \n<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Tips_for_Starting_your_Indoor_Home_Garden\"><\/span>5 Tips for Starting your Indoor Home Garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20290\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20290\" class=\"size-large wp-image-20290\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.getbutler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/indoor-gardening-tips-1-1024x640.jpg?resize=1024%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20290\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(image credit: https:\/\/www.truerelaxations.com\/indoor-home-gardening\/)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Recreate_natural_conditions\"><\/span><strong>1. Recreate natural conditions <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it\u2019s easy to assume the all plants thrive in abundant air, sunlight and water, your indoor home garden is likelier to produce the best results if you simulate a natural environment instead.<\/p>\n<p>Many indoor plants originate from tropical regions and actually flourish in dim environments and filtered light. Depending on the \u00a0plant species, some plants should not be placed under direct sunlight, while others do best if a screen or filter is applied to reduce incoming light from windows.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20291\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20291\" class=\"size-large wp-image-20291\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.getbutler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/indoor-gardening-tips-2-1024x768.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20291\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(image credit: https:\/\/www.gardeningknowhow.com\/edible\/herbs\/hgen\/growing-herbs-indoors.htm)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mist_or_water_from_the_bottom\"><\/span><strong>2. Mist or water from the bottom<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule of thumb, Indoor plants need less water than outdoor ones.<\/p>\n<p>Pouring water directly onto the soil may cause the pot to flood. In other cases, water may also not reach the potted plants\u2019 roots.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, pot your plants in pots that have holes in the boom. \u00a0Try standing the plants in a dish, and then fill the dish with water. This ensures that water reaches the roots, and prevents potential flooding.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can also try misting your plants instead of dowsing them directly with water.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20292\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20292\" class=\"size-large wp-image-20292\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.getbutler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/indoor-gardening-tips-3-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20292\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(image credit: https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/how-to-prune-houseplants-1902692)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Always_prune_houseplants\"><\/span><strong>3. Always prune houseplants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Plants in your indoor garden may become unbalanced over time. Without proper pruning, it may be difficult for your plant to find its shape.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, leaving dead leaves and wilted branches on may increase the risk of your plants succumbing to disease and poor growth.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to prune your houseplants regularly to keep it at the right size and shape. Doing so also tends to help your plants grow better.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20293\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20293\" class=\"size-large wp-image-20293\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.getbutler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/indoor-gardening-tips-4-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(image credit: https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/news\/gardening-news\/make-your-own-potting-soil)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Use_the_right_soil_mixture\"><\/span><strong>4. Use the right soil mixture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While garden soil might sound like an instinctive choice for an indoor garden, house plants typically do not receive enough oxygen for growth as it is too dense.<\/p>\n<p>Use potting mix instead. Potting mix is a soilless blend that is lighter and more \u201cbreathable\u201d compared to regular garden soil.<\/p>\n<p>Regular potting mix consists of a combination of peat moss, pine bark and vermiculite. Other combinations that have been proven to work include coarse sand, coir fibre, perlite and limestone.<\/p>\n<p>Take note, however, that certain species may have specific preferences for certain potting mixes. A general potting mix consisting of peat moss, compost, perlite and lime should suit most house plants, flowers and even vegetables.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-20296 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.getbutler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/indoor-gardening-tips-5-2-1024x640.jpg?resize=1024%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" title=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Plant_in_properly-sized_pots\"><\/span><strong>5. Plant in properly-sized pots<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Last but not least, you can optimise your indoor garden\u2019s growth by using only well-sized pots.<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to keep the size of your indoor plants the same as it already is, you don\u2019t have to change the pot. If you want it to grow bigger, it\u2019s best to use a pot that\u2019s no more than 2.5 to 5 cm larger than what your plant\u2019s currently in.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid using oversized pots or pots that are too deep. Your plant will be unable to receive enough air and may wilt easily.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_gardening_at_home_conveniently_with_BUTLER\"><\/span><strong>Start gardening at home conveniently with <a href=\"http:\/\/getbutler.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BUTLER<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Growing your indoor home garden can be hard work, but the results are well worth it.<\/p>\n<p>Want to start your inner home garden but don\u2019t have the right tools and equipment yet? BUTLER\u2019s personal concierge can help.<\/p>\n<p>Share what you need for your home garden with us and simply let BUTLER handle the rest.<\/p>\n<p>Together with BUTLER\u2019s partner network, access other exclusive opportunities to spruce up your indoor home garden, or take your gardening skills to the next level.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbutler.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get in touch with BUTLER<\/a> today to find out more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If being cooped up all day at home is making you grumpy, starting an indoor home garden can help lift the mood. Indoor gardens are known to have therapeutic effects. Some plant breeds even have anti-pest properties, while others add an excellent dash of flavour to your dishes. 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