My geraniums are dying
My geraniums are dying and I am not sure how to revive them. My balcony faces west and they receive afternoon sun. I water them daily but the leaves are turning red and they look scraggly.…
Tag Archives: balcony gardening
balcony gardening
I have recovered my health and would like to start using my small balcony space with railings next year to grow vegetables/flowers. I plan to spend the fall/winter reading about how to do this as I have never had a…
A Balcony Emerald Cedar That Was Brought Inside
During last week’s wild wind storm, my balcony emerald cedar, which was wrapped and its container well protected for the winter, was toppled multiple times. This probably wasn’t the wisest thing to do, but I brought it inside because no…
Grow Fruit and Veggies on Condo Balcony
Hi,
My condo balcony is facing northeast and I know i’m limited to certain fruits and vegetables to grow.
I want to know what I can grow in my situation
thanks…
Containers on balconies/perennials
I have a south facing balcony on the 7th floor. Is it possible to have perennials in pots and successfully overwinter them? and if so, which ones are best suited for this purpose?…
In Search of Vegetable Seedlings
Hi! I am searching for a place that will potentially sell vegetable seedlings to me this late into the season. I am working on a project to grow some lettuce and kale on my friend’s condo balcony. i understand that…
Quick Privacy Hedge
Hi there, I live in Toronto and wanted to plant a quick privacy hedge in container(s) (I live in a condo so it’s an urban garden). I have tried emerald cedars and they worked great for the first 2 years;…
Shady balcony
I think it’s just wishful thinking, but hoping you may have an answer. I live in an apartment so only containers for me. I am looking for Zone 5 plants with the following:
– perennial if possible
– do well…
Annuals for Total Shade Containers
Our condo building in Hamilton has two 20” planters at our front entrance which we plant out with annuals. These planters are on the north side, under an overhang, in total shade. They’re also subject to strong winds. The soil…
Climbing Idea(s) for Pergola*
I live in Zone 4. I have a deck 8 ft off the ground that gets high winds early in summer. I have a corner pergola on the deck and a large planter box below it. It’s south facing and…