Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Animals.
Believe it or not, depending on where you live, there are going to be other culprits
besides insects that want to attack your garden. One is birds. Birds love plants, especially
certain fruits, and will go out of their way to acquire a taste. If you live in a more rural
area, you could have to contend with squirrels, chipmunks, mice, rats and the likes. Dogs
and cats will also nose around your plants, with larger male dogs being tempted to relieve
themselves on your plants, if they are convenient enough for them to mark their territory
on.
Protection.
If you keep your containers inside, you can offer them protection from inclem-
ent weather conditions. Hail, heavy rain, ice and even frost can wipe out your garden in
one instance. Of course, your plants can still be moved inside in the event of bad weather,
assuming that you have enough room set aside and that you are home and available to do
so if the need arises.
Inside- Cons:
Sunlight.
Each type of plant requires a certain amount of direct sunlight in order to thrive.
If they do not receive what they need, the plant, and what it has to bear, will suffer. Not
enough sun and the plant limits its growth and output. Too much sun and the plant withers
and browns, also limiting its output.
Plants are classified according to the amount of sun they need, whether they are a shady
plant, one that does well in partial sun or one that requires full sun. Growing your plants
indoors can greatly limit what you can produce.
On the other hand, if you have the ideal setup, you can focus your attention on ensuring that
your plants receive exactly what they need, when they need it. This requires extra effort on
your part, but if you prefer to have your containers inside, then it is the added responsibility
you agree to take on.
When the plant receives sun is another reason why location within the home is crucial. The
time of day sunlight is allowed to enter also has a lot to do with being prosperous. Depend-
ing on which direction the sun is allowed to coat the containers will determine how much
of it they will receive.
For example, if plants are facing a Southern exposure to sunlight, they will be guaranteed
the longest amount of exposure in a day. Likewise, a Northern exposure means the plants
will be shielded most of the day. If you aren't sure of the location, log the amount of sun-
