Garden Balcony

Journal

Seasonal guides, container plant ideas, and balcony garden inspiration for every space.

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All advanced beginner containers design flowers fruit gear herbs how-to intermediate lessons long-term maintenance mistakes overwintering personal planters pollinators quick-grow science soil tea tips trees vegetables watering wellness wildlife

flowers

How to Deadhead Flowers for More Blooms

Deadheading is the simplest trick in flower gardening. Spend two minutes removing spent blooms and your plants will reward you with weeks of additional flowers.

July 31, 2026 · 4 min read

fruit

Growing Dwarf Fruit Trees on a Balcony

July 29, 2026 · 6 min read

soil

Understanding Soil pH for Container Gardening

July 26, 2026 · 6 min read

herbs

Balcony Herb Tea Garden: Grow Your Own Herbal Teas

Growing your own herbal tea is one of the most soothing things you can do on a balcony. A few pots of the right herbs, and you have a year-round supply of fresh teas that taste infinitely better than anything in a box.

July 24, 2026 · 4 min read

vegetables

How to Grow Radishes in Containers (Fast and Easy)

July 22, 2026 · 4 min read

beginner

Balcony Garden Mistakes I Made So You Don't Have To

July 19, 2026 · 8 min read

vegetables

Growing Garlic in Containers: A Complete Guide

Yes, you can grow garlic on a balcony. It takes patience — about eight months from planting to harvest — but the reward is some of the freshest, most flavorful garlic you will ever taste.

July 17, 2026 · 4 min read

planters

Best Self-Watering Planters for Busy Gardeners

July 15, 2026 · 4 min read

pollinators

How to Create a Butterfly Garden on Your Balcony

July 12, 2026 · 8 min read

Wind-Resistant Plants for Exposed Balconies

July 10, 2026 · 4 min read