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Today, many have had to do without a garden , this quiet corner, regardless of size, gave us a time to relax and allow a nice view. And the trend makes more people choose to live in an apartment (not always located on the first floor) and have, many times, leave this idea aside.

However, if you’re still lucky to have a terrace in your apartment , here are some tips that will allow you environment in such a way that almost, almost, you feel that you are in a natural garden .

The main thing is to recreate the atmosphere using, wherever possible, natural materials like wood or clay, which are often more durable, as well as give the place a touch of rusticity we want.

It is important to note that you have to make a good investment in furniture , because, to be located abroad, suffer more wear and if the material is not good, soon will be destroyed. You can start, depending on your budget, with a small wooden table and chair, and a few strategically placed pieces of clay. It also includes ornaments of quartz or granite.

If you’re not lucky that your terrace walls are of stone or brick without tarrajear (which may simply varnished), painted this corner of a light tone, without forgetting its full harmony with the design of your home. A gray, in all its different shades, can be a good alternative. In floors, also opt for natural stone or bet on flagstones.

And then, put plants! ventilation and natural lighting will allow you to choose among different species, including various types of herbs and flowers. Think especially in the aromatic (such as roses, jasmine and rosemary), which besides being beautiful , contribute with their perfume.

Do not forget to water them at dawn or dusk (never with the sun on the very top). And if the space is large enough, opt for a gardener and small shrubs grown on it (such as laurel), whose abundant foliage will soon make you feel inside the Garden of Eden.

On the other hand, if you want more privacy with respect to your neighbors, a climbing plant will also be an excellent choice. And if you have a roof structure or something, a hanging plant will also be a charming alternative.

Of course, if your deck is very small, do not overdo it with plants or decorative items, as will be “charged” and further reduce space. The ideal is to always seek an appropriate balance.

Have some vegetables herbs or small as tomatoes or peppers, despite living in a city apartment, it is possible. From the windowsill, a small balcony, a terrace in the kitchen or a piece of wall, all can be adapted to accommodate your mini-garden center.

Know everything that we know to get down to work and create a space to grow our own food, a relaxing task and of course very gratifying:

• The first thing you need is light, potting soil . Note that are needed from 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight to grow vegetables like tomatoes or peas. If the venue is less natural light, then you should opt for green leafy vegetables like spinach, beets, cabbage, etc.
• An urban garden , thanks to its compact dimensions easier to water and care, and to prevent pests. Ideally, for planting the pots of clay or plastic (the material to be lighter, less damaging to the floor.) If you have a large terrace or roof, you can place a table of crop, are very comfortable because it forces you to bend down to tend the plants.

• The choice of the land plays an important role in the task of creating your own little urban garden. If you opt for organic farming , use a mixture of decaying organic matter (if you’re willing to take the downside of bad odors) and an organic substrate, such as coconut fiber. Normal crop land you can buy at any nursery or large garden area.
• When you go to plant, ask yourself which is what you and your family like to eat, so you’ll save by using your natural products instead of buying.
• Given the choice of plant seeds or buy plants , you count that are recommended for early beans, cucumber, celery, peas, leeks, Swiss chard, spinach, lettuce and carrots. While you can buy the plant in specialized centers, if you just want to tomatoes, peppers and herbs .

• The pot size must also be based on the vegetable. For example, in small indoor pots are good herbs (thyme, basil, parsley, etc.), Yes, put in a bright place, on the outside and medium-sized pot grown radishes, spinach, chilies, carrots and cherry tomatoes and boxes, large outdoor pots, carrots, lettuce, drinking, chard, etc.
• Once you’ve finished it’s time for irrigation . Lee well on the seed, or ask at the nursery where you bought the plant about the features. Just you wait and in a few months at home have the ingredients for your salads and vegetable puree.