Final concept:
Make a water tank at the bottom of the garden which uses lowkey reverse osmosis to filter water so the excess water used in watering plants that aren’t necessary can be either drunk or re-used to water other plants.
Creating a growing tank using smart, modern technology which promotes plant growth and allows users to bring their garden inside. This indoor garden encourages people to be healthier, and develop a better relationship with nature. Designs gives users access to vegetables and herbs, without them needing to leave their house. Perfect for people who don’t have a backyard and/ or don't receive adequate sunlight.
What's required by user:
Planting the seed.
Fill/ drain the water once a week.
Make up:
Uses no dirt.
Eight LED lights (provide plants with sunlight and energy)
Mineral-rich solutions.
Oxygen.
Water.
Multiple shelving components (to allow variety of what is being grown)
Top shelves (smaller, more for herbs)
Bottom shelves (larger, for bigger vegetables)
Little to no adhesives will be needed as smart joints will be used.
Technology:
To make the growing tank, connect an Arduino a soil moisture reader, humidity reader and something to control the lights. Also make there an automatic watering system, as plants thrive best on scheduled watering and people are unreliable.
Can water plants with green tea to give the plant proper nutrients. Must be applied properly or else could damage the plant. Seaweed fertilizer is similar to green tea.
Around design there will be hacks at how to increase growth of specific plants e.g. Chop up banana peels, then bury them in the soil when you plant tomatoes, rose bushes, or green pepper plants. The potash and phosphorus content in the peels will enrich the soil and strengthen your plants.
A strong dose of compost tea can do wonders to improve the vibrancy of your plants. If you already have a compost pile, there's a benefit to taking the time to brew it into a liquid solution bursting with beneficial microorganisms.
What makes club soda more nutritious for plants than tap water? Carbonated water contains macronutrients, including carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, and sodium, all of which are beneficial for your greenery. For proof, look no further than the University of Colorado Boulder, where researchers watered a group of plants with club soda for 10 days; in the end, the club soda plants outgrew the control group. The trick, for those trying this at home, is to let the fizzy water go flat before pouring it on your plants.
Old coffee grounds have many uses around the house, but they're particularly effective as plant boosters, thanks to their calcium, potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorus content. Because coffee grounds acidify soil, acid-loving plants like rose bushes, evergreens, and azaleas benefit most from a treatment. Scatter fresh grounds lightly at the base of your plant or add them to the compost pile, where they will mix with other food scraps and leaves to create a rich soil.
Because of their rich calcium content, eggshells should be tossed in your garden, not in your trash bin. Rinse them, crush them, and add them to plants like tomatoes that are often plagued by calcium deficiency. Or, start seedlings in eggshells that have been carefully halved and rinsed. When the seedlings are big enough to be transplanted, plant them right in the ground, shell and all; the shell will biodegrade over time.
Used tea leaves contain the three nutrients you need for a good fertilizer: nitrogen, potash, and calcium. Sprinkle them at the base of your plant for a budget-friendly boost of nutrients.
Adding a thin layer of grass clippings to your vegetable garden can prevent weed growth and help plants retain moisture. Apply no more than one-quarter inch of grass mulch; adding too much could inhibit water from passing through. Grass clippings that are full of weed seeds should be composted rather than applied directly to your garden—the heat from a properly maintained compost pile will kill the weed seeds. When taken together, a few simple household ingredients can offer big benefits to plants at a fraction of the cost of commercial fertilizers. Epsom salts, baking soda, and household ammonia can be combined to create a fertilizer that helps plants maintain healthy foliage and stimulates growth.