Kanikadecorare easy and practical tips for a terrace garden 🌿
🌞 1. Sunlight & Air
- Most plants need 5–6 hours of sunlight daily
- Use green net or wind barrier if the terrace is very windy
🪴 2. Choose the Right Pots
- Use lightweight plastic pots or grow bags
- Ensure proper drainage holes
- Avoid very heavy cement pots
🌱 3. Ideal Soil Mix
- 40% garden soil
- 30% coco peat
- 20% vermicompost
- 10% sand
➡️ This mix keeps soil light and well-drained
💧 4. Watering Tips
- Water plants early morning or evening
- Do not overwater
- Drip irrigation is best if possible
🌿 5. Best Plants for Terrace Garden
Vegetables:
- Tomato, chilli, spinach, coriander, fenugreek
Flowers:
- Rose, jasmine, marigold, petunia
Herbs:
- Tulsi (basil), mint, ajwain
🐜 6. Natural Pest Control
- Spray neem oil every 7–10 days
- Use garlic–chilli spray
- Avoid chemical pesticides
♻️ 7. Use Kitchen Waste
- Make compost from vegetable peels
- Convert wet kitchen waste into natural fertilizer