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Map the Light on Your Balcony Before You Plant
A pencil, a clear day, and a few observations at the height of your future plants can tell you more than a compass alone.
Growing library / 10 guides
Small Spaces
Turn a windowsill, balcony, or narrow patio into a productive patch.
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Why a Grow Bag Can Stay Wet
A fabric container can drain freely and still keep its roots too wet. Work out where the water is going before you change the bag or the mix.
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Make a Container Garden That Can Take the Wind
Keep outdoor pots steady, protect the roots from drying out, and choose supports that move with a plant rather than working against it.
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Plant a Shady Patio That Still Looks Lively
Use the light already on the patio to choose foliage, place your containers, and avoid the damp corners that do plants no favors.
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Keep a Railing Planter Safe and Growing
A narrow planter can make a rail useful for flowers or herbs, provided the mounting, drainage, and root space work together.
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Grow Strawberries in Pots Where You Can Reach Them
Give each crown room to breathe, choose a variety for the harvest you want, and keep the shallow root zone steady through fruiting.
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Keep a Small Citrus Tree in a Pot
A grafted tree, strong light, and a pot you can move make it easier to keep citrus healthy through both summer and winter.
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Keep Container Plants Watered While You Are Away
Test how your pots dry before you travel, then choose the smallest watering setup that can handle the time and the weather.
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Arrange a Stacked Planter Around Light and Water
Put each plant where its mature leaves and roots will fit, then test the top, middle, and bottom tiers as separate growing spaces.
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Start Seedlings on One Small Shelf
Decide how many plants can leave the shelf before you sow, then give the seedlings the light and room they need as they grow.