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City living brings many conveniences, but most of the time space isn’t one of them. The urban landscape may be small, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful. With the right containers even the smallest apartment can have a lush indoor garden.

Lighting

The first thing to consider is the amount of light the windowsill or space receives. Most plants do well in south, east, and west exposures but plants grown in a northern exposure may need a boost from grow lights, especially in the winter. Avoid windows that are drafty or that get almost no natural light. Most plants need at least four hours of bright light a day to survive. Rotating plants is a good solution for areas that get little light. Plants can be moved from a well lighted area to the dark one for a few weeks and then moved back into the light for a week or two. Direct sunlight isn’t necessary for most plants with the exception of cacti, succulents, and some herbs and flowers.

Containers

Next, think about containers. Choose ones that promote good drainage and have enough weight to them to avoid toppling in the breeze. For a more decorative touch, chose ceramic planters large enough for pots to be placed inside. These types of containers are also a good choice because they protect furniture from water damage.

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