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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    February 12, 2012
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    It is safer to grow some vegetables and herbs compared to others. Anything that grows below the soil (such as carrots and radishes) are fine. Above the soil line, the problems vary depending on the type of plants. For example, fast growing plants are more affected by pollutants. So lettuces and basil, may be more affected than tomatoes and peppers.

    Regardless, if you have concerns about the health of your plants from pollutants, there are things you can do to reduce the affects. First, overhead watering will work. While most of the time, overhead watering can cause issue like fungus, in your case, overhead watering will help to routinely wash away the day's pollution.

    Also, you can use row cover material to cover your plants. This will help filter away the pollutants before they can settle on your plants.

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    Nikki on
    February 22, 2012
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    Nikki on
    March 8, 2012
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    Indoor/interior landscaping, also known as plantscaping, is the practice of designing, arranging, and caring for living plants in enclosed environments. In other words indoor gardening, such as with houseplants. This can be done professionally for businesses or by homeowners that simply wish to garden indoors.

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    Nikki on
    April 19, 2012
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    As long as they are receiving a fair amount of light and you're not uprooting them in any way, they should be fine.

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    Nikki on
    May 23, 2012
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    Susan75023 on
    August 3, 2011
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    I don't want to discourage you but you have a tough situation. Asking plants that are generally grown in the ground plus adding the heat and sunshine they are exposed to, is pushing the limits. I hope I am wrong - I would think you could grow patio tomatoes if you water a bunch!!!!! You can probably grow some of the herbs, as well. You would have bright shade if you are allowed to have a vertical vine of some kind growing that would grow upright giving your plants that condition. Good luck. And water, water, water. Herbs don't need as much as the tomato, however.

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