You don’t have to have acres of land to cultivate your own fruits, flowers, and vegetables in Philly. Small urban spaces are ripe for abundant, hearty growth. All you need is some garden design inspiration.
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Just because you don’t own a plot of land doesn’t mean you can’t experience the joys of gardening. Container gardens are easy, attractive ways to bring beauty and color to your urban landscape.
Practical container plants include herbs such as rosemary, basil, and oregano. You can also grow various vegetables in containers, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, lettuce, and garlic.
Be sure to consider proper lighting, pot sizes, and plant choices before you start planting.
Pollinator Gardens
As we think about the health and vitality of our natural world, creating a pollinator garden is an easy way to boost environmental sustainability.Â
Longwood Gardens expert Pandora Young, who serves as senior land stewardship technician for the Kennett Square-based horticultural paradise, offers ideas to get started. Young recommends selecting native plants, choosing diverse plantings, and creating year-round pollinator habitats.
To encourage visits from pollinators throughout the year, focus on seasonal pollinator-friendly plants: Virginia bluebell in spring, coral honeysuckle in summer, witch hazel in fall, and wild bergamot stems in winter.