How to Maintain Your Urban Farm

The idea of farming right at the comforts of your own urban dwelling captured the interest of many people

. A lot of urban households have adopted this idea and started to put up their own mini farms at home. Setting up an urban farm is pretty easy as long as you have the necessary stuff needed. You'll only need some pots, soil, seeds, and of course a space enough to accommodate your pots or plant beds. The space doesn't have to be large since it is in an urban setting which is quite limited in space. Once you have set up your mini farm, the next thing that you have to do is to maintain and take care of it

Maintaining an urban farm might not be easy for some. You really have to be patient and consistent in taking care of your farm so that your plants would grow beautifully. As they say, maintaining a garden or a farm is a labor of love. So let me share to you some tips that could help you maintain your farm.

First of all, it is important to water your plants regularly. As your plants grow, they will need more water to keep itself hydrated and healthy. Here's a tip, avoid watering your plants while the sun is up. It is advisable to water your plants at night or before the sun rises. Watering your plant while the sun is up would just evaporate the water. The plant can't absorb water if it's humid and if the temperature of the environment is high. It is also important to weed your plants regularly. It is important to pull the weeds as early as you see them so that it won't tangle the plant. Fertilizing is also another task that you have to do. It is best to make your own fertilizer by making a compost, but if have no time to do that, you could just buy commercially available ones.

Maintaining a garden need not be looked upon as a tedious chore. The tasks may seem daunting for some but it really is an enjoyable thing to do especially if you love what you're doing.

How to Maintain Your Urban Farm

By: Michelle A

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