Hanging Garden Ideas: Can a beautiful hanging garden be prepared in just Rs 200? After all, which are the plants which can be grown even from small cuttings? How to make a planter from an old bottle?
Unlike villages and towns, people in cities no longer have big houses. Most of the working people live in flats or apartments, where there is little opportunity to plant trees in the garden. In such a situation, the trend of hanging garden by keeping space in the balcony or terrace is increasing, which not only makes the house look aesthetic but also saves space. See in this article how you can earn Rs 200. You can create a beautiful and lush green hanging garden inside.
Buy plants at low cost
It costs around Rs 200-1000 to buy a plant from an online nursery sitting at home. Can cost up to. Instead, go to government nurseries or local plant centers, where plants cost Rs 20 to Rs 100. Good plants are available here. If you want, you can also take cuttings of the plant from friends or neighbors and do the planting.
Which plants to choose for hanging planter?
Rs 200 Instead of choosing plants that are too high on your budget, choose plants that are easy to grow and require little care, such as money plant, spider plant, portulaca, purple heart, and sedum. All of these can be grown from a small cutting.
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Make DIY pots at home
Instead of buying a more expensive hanging planter, use 1-2 liter empty plastic bottles.
How to make?
- cut the bottle in half
- make a small hole in the lid
- Insert old cotton cloth strip into the hole
- Now turn the upper part of the bottle upside down and fit it into the lower part.
- Fill the bottom portion with water, this will avoid the need for frequent watering.
Make planter from coconut shell
If you want, you can also make a planter from coconut shell. Clean the shell thoroughly, make holes in the bottom for drainage. Finally make a hanging basket by tying it with rope.
Which soil to choose for the plant?
In hanging plants, drainage soil should be used instead of heavy soil. To make it, take 40% garden soil, 30% compost, 20% coconut shavings and 10% sand.
When to water the plants?
- It is good to water in the morning in summer season, protect from afternoon sun.
- Clean drainage holes during rains, do not allow water to accumulate, remove rotten parts.
- Keep the plants in a sunny place in winter, water them when needed.
Rs 200 The garden will be ready inside
If you use old plastic containers, coconut shells and home made compost then it will cost you Rs 150-200. A beautiful hanging garden with 5-6 plants in the range will be ready.