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 ...

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 ...

This is the third episode in our growing food in small spaces series. This episode shows four examples of how to grow food in ...

Once upon a time, Southern California was full of homes with yards full of gardens. Growing food was a given for many families, especially during the lean times such as the Great Depression and World ...

Beyond aesthetics, water features attract birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects, bringing your balcony to life. Ensure proper drainage and keep the water clean and topped up. Adding aromatic ...

As the weather cools down, now it is the perfect time to start sowing winter vegetables in your balcony garden. With the ...

The September RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021 is in full swing. For the first time in 108 years, the RHS has recognised small balcony and container gardens following on from the surge of gardeners in ...

With a few containers, some good soil and plenty of sunlight, you can grow flowers, vegetables and more just about anywhere. By Ronda Kaysen Running the length of my driveway is a slender strip of ...

Hummingbirds dart from flower to flower to sip nectar from fuchsias, snapdragons and foxgloves. Juncos, finches and grosbeaks visit the seed feeder suspended from an upper balcony. Butterflies cling ...

That time of year has come. The one when you can’t wait to get your hands in the dirt, when you look forward to opening your back door to the smell of flowers in bloom, when you get to implement all ...

India's monsoon season, from June to September, presents both opportunities and challenges for balcony gardens. Choosing monsoon-friendly plants is crucial to combat waterlogging and fungal infections ...

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