How can grouping plants by how often they need water make care easier?
Different plants drink at different speeds. Some love constantly moist soil; others prefer to dry out a bit between waterings. If you…
Gardens
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Gardens
How can a few pots on a balcony still give you a “garden feel” in a flat?
You don’t need a big yard to feel like you have a garden. A handful of well-chosen pots on a balcony can…
Gardens
Why might collecting kitchen scraps for compost slowly improve garden soil?
Kitchen scraps like vegetable peels, fruit leftovers, tea leaves and coffee grounds are full of organic matter. Instead of sending them straight…
Gardens
Why is it helpful to note which spots get sun in winter versus summer?
The sun’s position changes through the year. A corner that’s bright in winter may be too hot in summer, and a spot…
Gardens
How can placing a small chair in the shade encourage you to spend more time outdoors?
Sometimes we don’t sit outside simply because there isn’t a comfortable place to sit. You step into the garden or balcony, look…