Roundup: Indoor Gardening
Whether you call a high-rise apartment or a wide-open ranch home, indoor plants can bring a burst of life and freshness to your living space. More than just a touch of green, indoor gardening lets you create a peaceful retreat, harvest fresh herbs right from your kitchen, or teach your kids the joy of helping something grow. With a little planning, your indoor garden can thrive — no matter how hectic your days or how tight your space.
Grab your gloves. These guides will get you started!
Get Started with Houseplant Basics
Convinced you don’t have a green thumb? Start small and get comfortable with the basics of indoor plant care to set yourself up for success, including selecting the right window for your species of plant and ensuring protection from pests. Thanks to modern inventions, even frequent travelers can employ houseplant hacks to maintain an indoor jungle from afar. Once you’ve mastered the fundamentals, you can expand your skills by propagating your favorite houseplants, saving money and filling your home with more green goodness.
Grow Your Own Edible Garden Indoors
Indoor plants are always a feast for the eyes, and it’s even better when they’re edible! Growing a lush herb garden is relatively easy and highly rewarding. Take it a step further and cultivate an indoor mushroom garden for easy foraging right in your kitchen. If you’re eager to jump-start your spring garden, try germinating seeds indoors to get a head start on the season’s harvest.
Design Creative and Calming Spaces
Thinking beyond the standard snake plants and Chinese evergreens … themed gardens can bring extra gifts to your home. Especially for those of us working remotely, indoor Zen gardens can be a great source of creativity and relaxation throughout the day. Design your own for moments of peace. Even urban dwellers can grow a bounty of vegetables in a small balcony garden. If you’re short on square footage, container gardening can help you make the most of every inch, whether you’re growing salad greens or cheerful flowers.
Choose Texas-Friendly Plants for All Ages
If you’re still dubious you can keep a plant alive indoors, or want to get your kiddo started with an ultra-easy gardening project, go with the easy button: cacti. For plants that practically thrive on neglect, succulents and cacti are perfect choices — especially since many varieties are well-suited to Texas’ climate. Introduce your kids to gardening with easy-care cactus projects that will spark (but hopefully not poke) their curiosity and sense of responsibility.
Planning outdoor gardens for year-round success takes effort, but our annual garden calendar takes the guesswork out of when to plant what across the state.
