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Regardless of whether you are a seasoned gardener or you're only just beginning, starting a garden in your apartment can be both difficult and rewarding. Just because you do not have a large outdoor space does not mean that you cannot have a beautiful and successful garden. Container gardening allows you to grow just about anything, from flowers to vegetables to herbs. Take a look at this TabStart page to find links that will help you start and maintain a healthy and bountiful apartment garden.
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Tips on How to Start an Apartment Garden - Better Homes and Gardens provides useful tips for starting a successful apartment garden. The site includes information on what to plant and as well as different ideas for containers. You have nearly as many plants to choose from for your apartment garden as you would if you were planting in your backyard. You can grow flowers, fruits, vegetables, or herbs!
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How to Start a Vegetable Garden When Living in an Apartment - GardenGuides.com has a variety of different garden ideas, from patio container gardens to window boxes. There is even information here on how to start a community garden with your neighbors.
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How to Start Vegetable Container Gardening - This page from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Arizona supplies handy information for growing a successful vegetable garden in containers. This source presents tips on different container uses as well as planting, watering, and fertilizing. There is also a helpful table here that lists several different types of vegetables that can be grown in containers.
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Apartment Balcony Garden Ideas - This article from HomeAndGardenIdeas.com explains how to build an apartment garden on your balcony. The author offers useful thoughts on potted plants, container vegetables, and vertical gardening.
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How to Start a Garden in Your Apartment - HomeAndGardenIdeas.com has even helpful tips on gardening in a small space here. Browse the article's analysis on plant choice, container choice, adequate sunlight, and caring for your small garden.
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Apartment Gardening Ideas - This helpful source has a great deal of valuable information on starting a container gardening in your apartment. The site lists plants that grow well in containers and with minimal amounts of sunlight.