Say, you are a domestic gardener-to-be. Can you just walk outside and figure out whether the soil below your feet, is fertile enough? Well, of course. You can determine the fertility approximately, by the color, moisture, feel and the smell of the soil. Sounds strange, isn’t it? If it does, then you know you are new to the whole gardening business. A person with a bit of experience will know exactly what I’ve said.

If the soil isn’t fertile enough – probably due to extreme whether conditions, over exploitation or erosion – right quantities of the right kinds of fertilizer will be your only way out. Thing like crystallized minerals, compost (natural fertilizer) or liquid fertilizer must be added periodically.

But the difficult part is when you have to maintain the plants, without letting them wither. This may demand a bit of your attention unless the soil is fertile up to the required levels. If, not you may try planting Cacti (they do have pretty flowers), Butterfly Weeds or Blackfoot Daisy in your garden.

Just remember, when it comes to soil, ‘the more you add, the more you can grow’

Yes! You read that right… although landscaping is usually thought of as something that is done outdoors; indoor landscaping is not uncommon at all. In fact, it is one of the most popular and most sought after means of maintaining a garden while adding greenery to everyday life. Plus, maintaining an indoor garden is easier than maintaining an outdoor garden, mainly due to its size. So there goes, the reasons behind its popularity.

I always consider a few major points before agreeing to design an indoor landscape. Firstly, the space in question, secondly if this space gets enough ventilation, sunshine etc. and lastly, how my client is planning to maintain the indoor garden. We are all aware that unless we are home makers, maintaining a garden on a daily basis can become a pain mainly due to time restraints.

So before you get a landscaper to put up that wonderful piece of eye catching beauty right in the middle of your living room, or anywhere else you prefer, you ought to know how you plan to maintain it. Don’t be ashamed to tell your landscaper that, you can only water the plants once a week.

If that is what you can do, we surely have means and ways of getting about them. For example, orchids don’t need constant watering. So relax and work on the feel good factor while you take care of your indoor garden. Oh and don’t forget to mention your favorite colors to the landscaper. An indoor garden is a perfect place to add bliss to the whole home set up.