If you’re a city dweller and living in an apartment, a major downside is the lack of a backyard or garden. However, if your apartment happens to have a balcony, you can still put it to great use.

Residents of condominiums, apartments and retirement facilities may only have a small patio, balcony or porch ... As these plants grow, they spill over the edge of the container.

In fact, a balcony is a great place to grow pumpkins because it offers ... Vine overgrowth can also make your containers tip over. Lop off any dead or damaged plant parts to keep squash bugs ...

Growing chia seeds is easy, especially in your balcony garden ... SPRINKLE THE CHIA SEEDS Spread the chia seeds thinly over the ground. Don't plant them deeplyâ just gently press them into ...

Frequent trips to the farmers market may have you dreaming of growing ... first to pick plants that will thrive in your space. Before you even think about hovering your mouse over that cute ...

Even if you’ve already got a crop of vegetables growing in your yard, you can still plant these 5 easy vegetables in pots in ...

“Strong winds can often dry out the soil, knock over tall plants ... vibrant decorative plants for your balcony as they are easy to care for and love to grow in sunlight. “ ...

Longtime Home Depot employee and gardening enthusiast Danny Watson doesn't want those with small spaces to be discouraged from growing their ... his favorite balcony plant is the purslane which ...

Another option that's especially great for a balcony or patio garden: planters. Try strawberry pots or other vertical ...

Spring is here and whether you've a balcony or a big yard, it is great time to garden. Maybe you're growing some vegetables ... plant family in the world with over 25,000 species.

taking a break over the summer. If you want more of a challenge, why not try growing tomatoes or even cucumbers on your balcony? Both of these plants can’t handle temperatures below freezing (and ...