Let me begin with a fun fact- All cacti are succulents but not all succulents are cacti. Well, there’s no need to delve further into the idea that succulents accent your room’s decor, and vibrance. Cactus is also the same. With some cactus plants in your house, be it indoors or outdoors, you can feel a whole lot better. They are easy to maintain and suit best for a minimalist. Cacti avail in different shapes, sizes, and types. The fact that some cactus even bear beautiful flowers may amaze you as well. Let’s get to know different types of cactus.

Barrel cactus

Fairy castle cactus

Saguaro cactus

Parodia 

Old lady cactus

Blue columnar cactus

African milk tree cactus

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Owning a beautiful garden is the dream of many; but if you live in city areas, you may feel a lack of proper space. But, let me remind you, to start gardening, you don't need a huge field or ground. You can simply plant some beautiful flowers in a pot and either places them on your balcony, or roof-top, or even hang them in your windows.

If you have a roof or access to a roof, then with proper methods and steps, you can start roof-top gardening pretty easily. You just need the following things to start gardening. 

Access 

First and foremost, you need to have access to the roof. You must either own one or get permission to start gardening in one. So, if you don't own the house, then get permission from the landlord about the access to the rooftop and then, begin your gardening. 

Soil

The second most essentials are soil. It's obvious that plant needs soil but the kind of soil and its moisture and fertility matters the most. So, make sure to get yourself fertile soil. As you are planning roof-top gardening, the soil doesn't get many minerals as it gets from the earth. So, make sure to add fertilizers timely to ensure their fertility. 

Pots and containers

Before purchasing pots and containers, ensure what kinds of plants you are planning to grow and in what way. This will help you evaluate the length and width of the pots. Terra cotta is used by many experts but they tend to dry faster. Thereupon, if possible, try to get yourself a customized pot or container. 

Drainage

Your plant needs to drain out some water but some containers do not have holes to drain the water. So, make sure to leave an opening at the bottom of your pot to ensure proper water drainage. 

Ensure a water source

Your plants require persistent attention and care unless they're low maintenance plants. So, it is to ensure a water source. It's best if you can set an automatic water source which will feed your plants even when you get too busy with work. 

Plants

Now, the most essential and core part of gardening- plants. After preparing other essentials, you need to select the type of plant you want to grow and nourish in your roof-top garden. You can either grow vegetables. Or you can also go with perennial plants- they require deep pots for their roots to grow but will make your rooftop greeny and beautiful. Also, if you want a flower garden, then you can easily choose the flowers you like and grow a beautiful little roof-top garden for yourself.

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Gardening is really fun and relaxing. It adds a little bit of greenery to your house and an immense amount of positive vibrance around you. With all the nature and freshness in the house, there won't be any other place better than your house. Well, if you want to get into gardening, besides the basics of growing and taking care of your plants, you'll need some tools to take care of your plants. So, let's talk about such essential tools for indoor gardening. 

Hand fork

You'll need to turn and loosen the soil sometimes to keep your plant healthy. And for this, you'll need a hand fork that is easy to hold and handle. Make sure it won't be much heavy as it becomes difficult to use in tiny pots. Also, ensure the tines of the fork are strong enough; so that, they won't break while using. 

Pruners

Pruners are essential no matter what type of plant you're planting. You can easily cut off the dead stems and leaves, or you can easily cut the stem to propagate it into another pot. Ensure the pruners are sharp enough to cut the stems and roots neatly. 

Small indoor watering can

Unless you have turned your spare room or garage into a garden, you won't need a huge watering can. So, get yourself a smaller indoor watering can that will do the work. Get one with a long spout because that will help you get the water-fed delicately right into the center of the plants, avoiding the water splashing off the leaves, which would only waste the water. 

Gloves

You'll have to do a lot of household chores from cleaning to cooking besides gardening. So, to avoid the transfer of bacteria and dirt to any other places, make sure to wear gloves best if made up of rubber. Wearing gloves will also help you avoid the cuts and scars from stones and thorns. 

Pots and planters

Pots and planters are the must on the list. You cannot have an indoor garden without pots. And, if you like having a jolly environment, do look for beautiful and decorative pots and planters. 

Spray bottle

Not all plants need a good dose of watering. Plenty is going to do just fine misted on occasion, with other types favoring a daily misting. So, with a spray bottle, you can spray water to such plants in your free time. 

Trays or pot base

Every soil-based plant has a hole at the bottom of the pot to throw out the excess water. So, to avoid the mess created by such plants, place some tray or pot base at the bottom of the plant.

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