Tap water should stand for 1 day to rid water of chlorine. This will avoid brown tips on plants. Clay pots should be soaked in water a few minutes before using. This will prevent the clay from absorbing the moisture from the potting soil. Indoor trellises can be made out of coat hangers.
Herbs are nature's insecticides.
Be sure to include a variety of them in your garden. Make an effective and natural insecticide by adding onions and garlic to a jar of water. Let it stand for a week and then spray your plants. Throw crushed egg shells on your garden for plant growth. To add acid to the ground, use dried coffee grounds.