Setup & Planning

Everything about starting and planning your balcony garden — from soil mix and pot selection to drainage, sunlight, and layout ideas.

How to Choose Pot, Soil, and Space When Balcony is Small and Windy

How to Choose Pot, Soil, and Space When Balcony is Small and Windy

Abraham

My own balcony is not tiny, and it’s not windy all year. I get good sunlight, and that stays on ...

How to Observe Sunlight Patterns on Your Balcony When Choosing Plants

How to Observe Sunlight Patterns on Your Balcony When Choosing Plants

Abraham

If someone asks me which plant I should grow on my balcony? I ask about the sunlight pattern on their ...

What Most People Get Wrong Before Buying Their First Balcony Plants

What Most People Get Wrong Before Buying Their First Balcony Plants

Abraham

Sometimes beginner gardeners get their first balcony plants wrong because they buy what they like, not what is suitable for ...

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How I Planned a Balcony Garden When I Had No Idea Where to Start

Abraham

In 2020, I started my balcony garden without a vision board, a checklist, or a perfect plan.  I just asked ...