Having a part-time indoor herb garden; this is for those people that are living in an area with cold winters "too cold for their outdoor plants to survive in. By transplanting or bringing the plants indoors, they can survive the less warm months and add greenery inside the home. There are some points to consider and preparations that should be made before you choose to become a part-time indoor gardener.
The most vital point to consider before bringing a plant inside is whether it will survive being an inside plant. If the plant has high or very high light wants and your home does not get plenty of light in winter time "it might not be a good solution. As a back-up you can invest in an artificial source of illumination to bolster the natural light the plant will get.
How can you get the plant indoors? If the plant is in a pot that will fit inside it is straightforward enough to move it inside. But if the plant is in the ground you need to find a pot sufficiently big to contain the root system and one that can not be too hard to move. Keeping in mind that when a large plant is transplanted (re-potted or put in a pot for the 1st time) it may go into shock. Although with careful attention, you can nurse your plant through this.
Most likely you have been looking after your plants outdoors and they do not have any pests or bugs on them. However it is smart to double-check.
By bringing an infested plant inside you are putting your other indoor plants in danger of becoming infected too. Either forego bringing the plant within or treat the pest problem before the cold weather arrives. You may enjoy having your plant inside all winter that you decide to keep it there come springtime.
The most vital point to consider before bringing a plant inside is whether it will survive being an inside plant. If the plant has high or very high light wants and your home does not get plenty of light in winter time "it might not be a good solution. As a back-up you can invest in an artificial source of illumination to bolster the natural light the plant will get.
How can you get the plant indoors? If the plant is in a pot that will fit inside it is straightforward enough to move it inside. But if the plant is in the ground you need to find a pot sufficiently big to contain the root system and one that can not be too hard to move. Keeping in mind that when a large plant is transplanted (re-potted or put in a pot for the 1st time) it may go into shock. Although with careful attention, you can nurse your plant through this.
Most likely you have been looking after your plants outdoors and they do not have any pests or bugs on them. However it is smart to double-check.
By bringing an infested plant inside you are putting your other indoor plants in danger of becoming infected too. Either forego bringing the plant within or treat the pest problem before the cold weather arrives. You may enjoy having your plant inside all winter that you decide to keep it there come springtime.
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Joseph Robertson loves to help people grow their own indoor herb garden . Try the blog for more on growing your own indoor herb garden .
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