Have you ever thought of creating your own indoor kitchen garden? Indoor plants are bright, and your kitchen saves you money; they are sustainable low maintenance, an excellent apartment living aesthetic, and a fun project to do. Read on to find some DIY hacks and must-haves to add to one of your apartments at Aperto Property Management.

Before You Start: Must-Have Items

Firstly, there are some must-have plants and kitchen herbs that one cannot have missing in their indoor kitchen herb garden, and these include:

• Basil – Basil is a versatile herb to have in a kitchen garden. It can be added to many cuisines.
• Bay leaves – When it comes to bay leaves, it’s better to pick one up from the nursery than to attempt to grow one from seeds.
• Chives – Chives are super easy to grow, and they return annually. They’re served best snipped by scissors and sprinkled fresh over dishes.
• Cilantro – Cilantro is another versatile herb usually utilized in Italian cuisine. It is easy to grow and an herb staple.
• Dill – Dill is best when the seeds are grown straight in your garden. It’s a tasty herb.

Choosing the Perfect Spot: Tips from Pros

When creating your indoor kitchen herb garden, you are free to place your plants in any size container, provided it fits. If you are using containers such as mason jars e.t.c it is essential to remember to place a nice layer of pebbles in the bottom. This will catch all the excess moisture and prevent your potting soil from getting oversaturated.

Choose the sunniest spot in the kitchen, as plants need adequate sunlight to grow. Place your herbs closest to the brightest window. Also, remember to :

• Not water your herbs too much– It doesn’t take that much water to sustain small herbs. Make sure the soil is consistently moist but do not overwater your plant.
• Harvest a few herbs at a time: Pinch a few leaves off or simply snip them with kitchen shears. This encourages more growth.

Delve Deep into Apartment Therapy

Indoor plants are a great apartment therapy. Kitchen plants promote sound energy and clean air while they brighten your kitchen. Get you some indoor kitchen herbs for a fresh new look.