🌼 Terrace Flower Garden Using Grow Bags

Grow Bags: Choose sizes from 12x12 to 18x18 inches for flowers.
Potting Mix: Use a lightweight mix of garden soil, compost, and cocopeat (1:1:1 ratio).
Drainage Trays: To collect excess water and avoid terrace damage.
Watering Can or Drip System
Sunlight Access: Ensure the terrace gets at least 4–6 hours of sunlight daily.

Here are some easy-to-grow and colorful options:

Flower	Type	Features
Marigold	Annual	Hardy, bright yellow/orange blooms
Petunia	Annual	Spreads well, available in many colors
Zinnia	Annual	Heat tolerant, vibrant
Portulaca (Moss Rose)	Annual	Low-growing, drought-tolerant
Dianthus	Perennial	Fragrant and compact
Geranium	Perennial	Colorful and great for containers
Calendula	Annual	Medicinal and attractive
Verbena	Perennial	Trailing type, ideal for hanging grow bags

Choose the Right Grow Bag
Use 12-inch bags for compact plants and 18-inch for bushier ones.
Prepare the Potting Mix
Combine soil, compost, and cocopeat. Add neem cake powder to prevent pests.
Planting
Sow seeds or transplant seedlings. Keep 4–6 inches spacing, depending on the plant.
Watering
Water daily in summer; reduce in winter. Ensure bags have good drainage.
Sunlight and Placement
Group sun-loving flowers separately. Use plant stands or shelves for aesthetics and space-saving.
Mulching
Add dry leaves or straw to retain moisture and reduce weed growth.
Fertilizing
Use organic liquid fertilizer (like diluted cow dung slurry (panchagavya)or vermicompost) every 2–3 weeks.
Pest Management
Spray neem oil weekly. Handpick visible pests.

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