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 ...
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Balcony Makeover on a Budget

Balconies are filled with potential that very few ever see. They sit empty, aside from storage for bikes or ...
Succulents are plants which are very easy to grow and of low-maintenance. Transform your balcony into a flowing trail of greenery, with hanging succulents. These versatile plants add charm, texture, ...
Creating a budget-friendly balcony vegetable garden can be a rewarding way to enjoy fresh produce while saving money ...
We all know spending time outside is proven to be beneficial for both your mental health and wellbeing. But while not everybody is lucky enough to have a garden, households boasting a balcony can also ...
This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Learn how to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs in a contained space. You don’t need land to be a farmer. With the right kind of sun, ...
Jasmine is a genus of flowering plants, often shrubs or vines, native to tropical and subtropical regions, known for their ...
For years, Teddy Bair gardened on a grand scale, tending multiple garden "rooms" and a koi pond at his Tudor house in Minneapolis. When he decided to move to a condo, his friends asked: "What are you ...
Urban gardening is a great way to bring a slice of nature into your home, especially if you live in a small space ...
This balcony’s transformation makes it "feel like an additional room instead of just a bland, small outdoor space," the apartment-dweller says. Credit: Sandy Saintilus Credit: Sandy Saintilus "I knew ...
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 ...