{"id":6322,"date":"2017-07-05T11:04:18","date_gmt":"2017-07-05T15:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=6322"},"modified":"2017-07-05T11:05:47","modified_gmt":"2017-07-05T15:05:47","slug":"indoor-gardening-tips-for-those-who-do-not-have-a-backyard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/indoor-gardening-tips-for-those-who-do-not-have-a-backyard\/","title":{"rendered":"Indoor Gardening Tips For Those Who Do Not Have A Backyard"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many people enjoy gardening, whether they plant herbs, vegetables, or fruits. It can be a great way to get cheap herbs and veggies, while also allowing you to feel satisfied after growing and caring for something. However, those without a backyard, which probably describes most people who live in New York City<\/a>, might feel as if their garden experience is limited to Farmville. However, that doesn\u2019t need to be the case. Indoor gardening is also popular. Here are some tips to get your indoor garden off the ground.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Invest in a Grow Light<\/h3>\n

Before you can even get your indoor garden off the ground, you must buy a grow light. While plants love and need light to survive, it is actually a bad idea to put them in direct sunlight on the windowsill. That can often be too hot and it may also require moving the plant a lot to keep it in the sun, which can become annoying. Instead, purchase a grow light. The light should closely mimic the sunlight (a variety of HID and fluorescent lights can work) and can be very efficient to use as you can set a timer for how long they will shine on your plant for (as different plants need different amounts of lights). While outfitting your indoor garden with grow lights used to be expensive, this is not the case and they can be affordably found from many different sources.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Position the Plants Correctly<\/h3>\n

Where you put your indoor garden make or break its success. First and foremost, you should make sure you have enough clear space for the garden to grow. If something impedes the growth, your garden will suffer. Also, you should be in an environment that is suited for growing your plants. For example, good luck growing cacti in the Arctic. Plants also don\u2019t love to be in extreme heat or cold, so you should do your best to keep the temperature moderate when growing indoor plants. If you have an A\/C unit and heaters in your home, steer the plants away from these areas. In addition to not liking extreme hot or cold, these plants aren\u2019t a big fan of drafts or blowing air. Anywhere between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit is suitable for most plants, so try and hit that sweet spot if possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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