How do I start a container or balcony garden?
Choose large pots with drainage, good potting mix and plants suited to the light.
You can grow plenty in pots on a balcony or patio. Choose containers with drainage, quality potting mix and plants that suit your light.
Check how many hours of sun your space gets before buying plants.
Containers
Larger pots hold moisture longer and give roots more room. Always have drainage holes.
Plant choices
Herbs, salad leaves, tomatoes, peppers and strawberries do well in pots. Choose compact varieties.
Care
Pots dry out quickly, so check watering daily in hot weather. Feed regularly because nutrients wash out of potting mix.
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