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Vertical Gardening
Maximizes limited space by growing plants on vertical surfaces like walls or trellises. Benefits include increased growing area and decorative appeal.
Community Gardening
Collaborative plots of land gardened by a group of people. Benefits include community building, access to fresh produce, and promoting local biodiversity.
Container Gardening
Growing plants in containers such as pots, instead of planting them in the ground. Benefits include versatility in limited spaces and reduced risk of soil-borne diseases.
Window Farming
A form of vertical gardening using transparent containers attached to windows. Benefits the utilization of natural light and is suitable for urban apartments.
Raised Bed Gardening
Cultivating plants in beds that are raised above the ground. Benefits include improved soil drainage, easier weed control, and reduced back strain for gardeners.
Rooftop Gardening
Utilizing rooftops for cultivating plants, which can reduce building heating and cooling costs, and provide urban green spaces. Benefits include improved insulation and added aesthetics.
Hydroponics
Soil-less method using nutrient-rich water solutions. Benefits include faster plant growth, more efficient water use, and the possibility for indoor gardening.
Aquaponics
Combining aquaculture with hydroponics, where the waste produced by farmed fish supplies nutrients to plants. Benefits include a closed-loop system and sustainability.
Permaculture Gardening
An ecological design system for sustainability in all aspects of human endeavor. Benefits include creating sustainable and self-sufficient ecosystems, and promoting biodiversity.
Keyhole Gardening
A type of raised bed garden that is accessible from a central path, usually circular in shape. Benefits include efficient space utilization, easy access, and good drainage.
Kitchen Scrap Gardening
A method of using scraps from the kitchen to grow plants. Benefits include reducing waste, teaching resourcefulness, and providing a way to understand plant growth.
Guerrilla Gardening
The act of gardening on land that the gardeners do not legally own. Benefits civic and community engagement, beautifies neglected areas, and can improve local ecosystems.
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