Landscaping ideas and organic gardening in an apartment
What is landscaping?
Landscaping is an activity which modifies the visible features of an area of land including the living elements such as flora and fauna. Landscaping is also known as gardening and is the art and craft of growing plants in order to create a beautiful environment. Other elements like structures, buildings, fences or other material objects created and/or installed by humans also include in landscaping.
Important pointers of landscaping in an apartment society:
- Landscaping is suitable in apartment societies as will not be possible to have an individual garden.
- A good landscaper understands the elements of nature and construction and blends them accordingly.
- One has to plan and design before landscaping a garden.
- One can seek professional help from landscape architects or home gardeners.
- If space allows then one can decorate their garden by placing small water bodies like fountains, sparkling lights, fixtures, small stones and other decorative garden accessories.
Consider the following apartment areas while landscaping:
Path Lining:
An apartment complex having paths between buildings can have landscaping pebbles or gravel which creates a polished, refined look. Rather than just allowing the grass to grow freely around your paths, you can line them with a single color of gravel. Ensure that the coloured gravel which you choose should complement the exteriors of the apartment building. Apart from just the gravel you can also have large stones embedded in the ground.
Tiered Flower Planters:
One of the best ways to make your apartment look appealing is to decorate it with tiered flower planters. Choose wide base of bricks or stones which can match the paving of the patio areas. This will be followed by installing a planter with several levels. Thick and wide walls along with flat tops can be used in order to allow extra seating.
The Trees:
One can have an array of trees to create a homely feeling to the residents. Ensure that you plant large and sturdy trees which provide enough shade. Protect them with wire fences as this will help the trees to grow in shape. One can also use stones and sticks to create a circular barrier.
Benefits of apartment landscaping:
- Quieter neighborhoods (from reduced use of power equipment).
- Water conservation that benefits homeowners and community.
- Reduces flooding and costs for storm water management.
- Less strain on municipal waste collection and water treatment.
- Enhance property appeal.
- Adds value to your property.
- Eliminates the need for you to spend valuable time on landscaping issues.
How to start a landscape garden in an apartment?
- Before you contact a landscape designer, you should first decide the type of design you want for your apartment complex lawn.
- Get the services of a licensed landscape designer from a reputable company.
How to maintain an apartment landscape?
- Apartment landscape maintenance is a task that needs care and knowledge.
- An experienced landscaper will have the complete knowledge to keep your apartment complex landscape attractive.
- Hiring a landscaper for maintenance can save you hundreds of dollars on replacement plants, unnecessary products, and expensive gardening appliances and tools. They have the knowledge and experience to perform all of these tasks for you
Organic garden in an apartment society:
Staying in an apartment will not give a person enough freedom to have a personal organic garden, but you can create a miniature organic garden. Vegetables like brinjal, tomato, spring onion, radish and capsicum, salad greens like cucumber and lettuce leaf and essential herbs like coriander, mint, curry leaf, green chilly etc. can be grown in small spaces.
Organic gardening for apartment dwellers:
- Organic gardening is nothing but growing fruits, vegetables and herbs in a natural manner.
- Select a high-quality seeds.
- Choose soil that is specifically designed for growing vegetables. If you’re not sure, look for an “organic” label or ask the nursery staff for help.
- Soil containing manure is not a good idea for apartment dwellers as this will attract flies and cause unpleasant odor.
Important steps to follow while creating an organic garden:
- Choose the right location for organic vegetable garden.
- Use containers or pots for the garden.
- Choose hybrid seeds and plants bred for disease retardant and insect tolerance.
- Most organic gardeners make their own compost using kitchen and yard waste.
In case if the space inside your apartment doesn’t allow you to have an individual garden, create a community garden.
