Guidelines for setting up a terrace garden at your home
A terrace garden is established on a patio, roof or terrace, generally in a house where there is limited gardening space. Terrace gardens are especially popular in urban areas. Such type of gardens in the sense of patio or rooftop gardens can be functional as well as ornamental, and they are usually designed with container plants to make your terrace easier to manage.
Most people want to have a terrace garden, but don’t know how and where to start. Here is a step-by-step guide for you to set up your terrace garden.
• Decide a space for terrace Garden: – You need to cherry-pick the suitable area on your terrace where you would like to set up 
your terrace garden. Make sure that the area you are choosing have proper drainage passage, gets enough sunlight, is close to a water tap and not prone to any blockage.
• Choose the plants you want to grow: – This is a significant and a very interesting stage. You need to choose the right type of plants that suit your necessity, taste and the climate conditions in your city. Many people opt for ornamental plants and flowers, while others love Bonsai plants and seasonal vegetables. Go to a local nursery and then finalize on what you want to buy for your terrace garden.
• Choose the correct soil, pots, and Tools: – Nowadays a wide range of plant pots are available in the market based on height and size, and the type of plants you chose, you need to find the right pot for it. Remember that each plant will have a different soil requirement. A cactus can grow on any type of soil, while you will need a very fertile soil for growing vegetables.
• Make a timetable for maintaining and watering your plants: – For maintaining your plants you have to buy a pair of garden scissors, shovel, and a garden hose. It is necessary to water them twice a day, regularly. It is also essential to consider the placing of the plant, as most of the plants do not require a lot of sunlight and might require some shade, while flowering plants can be kept in the open.
You can easily setup your terrace garden with those simple guidelines. It is advisable to start small and then expand the garden as you get used to the routine. Having a garden keeps your house cool and keep you close to nature.
