You don’t need much space to start a garden. Living in an apartment or place without a yard isn’t a limiting factor. You can convert your balcony into a garden and grow most plant varieties, from ...

Balcony gardens can be quite valuable for those living in urban areas with little outside space. They might not be big, but when they are carefully designed, balcony gardens can be truly magical ...

Master Gardeners frequently get asked questions. A recent question I received was, “What can I grow in darkness?” Hmm, I thought mushrooms, but asked, “Do you mean dense shade?” Shade can be very ...

A balcony can become a green haven, no matter how small the space. Whether you’re a beginner or just short on outdoor room, balcony gardens offer a manageable and rewarding way to enjoy plants and ...

Many gardeners love being outside in their garden on a beautiful sunny summer afternoon. But what if your garden is in a full-sun location and the air temperature is 95 degrees with a heat index of ...

They may be compact, especially if you live in the city, but you absolutely can create a wildlife garden on your balcony. All it takes is thoughtful planting and a few clever design choices, and ...

Green, leafy vegetables such as kale, lettuce and cabbage are fairly easy to grow. But when you harvest leaf crops, cut only the outer leaves to keep them producing. KIMBERLY P. MITCHELL MCT file The ...

Today’s topic is shady gardening. Made in the shade. Shade haven. I suppose I could have used a better word than shady… one that sounds a little less shadowy, less “dirty” sounding. Many of us have ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Tim Heffernan Tim Heffernan is a writer who covers air and water quality and ...

Growing red chillies is probably one of the most fascinating tasks for a gardener, especially when the task is of growing these on the balcony garden. But it is actually a possible and surprisingly ...

Different types of shade (dense, partial, filtered) require different plants. Groundcovers like Asiatic jasmine and cast iron plants are suitable for dense shade. Partial shade allows for a wider ...