Plants You Can Easily Grow Even if You Don’t Have a Green Thumb
Plants bring so much beauty to our homes and gardens, no matter what the size of the house or the lawn. For plant enthusiasts, even a small patch of soil or a piece of the balcony railing are enough to grow a wide variety that is both aesthetically pleasing and a soothing corner to spend your leisure time in.
But beginners might be intimidated by all the care it takes to have plants that are healthy and growing. From deciding which plants to grow, where to grow, the times of the year or the amount of sunlight or water and the kind of soil they need, there are decisions at every step.
We bring to you a list of plants that you can grow without fear of ruining them and in different corners of your house.
Decorative Plants for your rooms
Indoor plants will give your decor a splash of green as well as reduce air pollutants. They can make your rooms look cheerful and brighten any corner.
Snake plant, pothos, spider plant, peace lily, rubber tree are some plants you can grow indoors with ease. These plants are often recommended by Vastu experts as being beneficial.
Look for some indirect sunlight source and water them till the soil is moist.
Vegetables to grow in your Kitchen Garden
There’s no greater pleasure than plucking fresh veggies straight from the plant in your backyard or kitchen garden to the dish you are cooking. What’s more, you can be sure that the produce is fresh and organic.
For your kitchen garden you can choose to grow radishes, carrots, tomatoes, green chillies, brinjals as they are hardy and easy to grow.
Plants for your Windowsill
Herbs grow well in small pots and don’t require much sun. Start with coriander, mint, basil, spinach for some cheer on your windowsill and fresh herbs for your cooking. The best part is that you can propagate them in fancy planters and gift them to your friends.
Plants you cannot kill
Succulents and ferns grow pretty well even if you neglect them. Succulents have strong leaves with distinct shapes and can go without water for very long. Aloe vera and jade plant are good bets.
Ferns on the other hand can thrive in shady areas with moist air so they can easily be kept in bathrooms and other corners if the house that need some cheer.
Gardening is like a skill that you build with trial and error, some persistence and a lot of love. Begin with these easy to grow plants in various areas of your home so that the flourishing plants are an encouragement to your gardening journey.
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