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All-in-One Gardening in a Box

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

The ability to grow a little food in your apartment is appealing: you can save some money, live a greener lifestyle and enjoy some of the freshest fruits and vegetables you’ve ever had.

Living in an apartment with no yard shouldn’t stop you from exercising your green thumb. You can grow plants on your balcony, and there are even products to make the process a little easier — especially if you’re starting your first garden.

The Farm in a Box provides a simple…

Pest Control Solutions for Your Container Garden

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Like it or not, pest control will be part of your container garden. Fortunately, pest control is easier when gardening in containers. By understanding how plants become infested, and your options for dealing with infestations, you’ll be able to keep the situation under control.

Avoiding Pest Infestations

Do a little research. Choose plants resistant to pests. When buying plants from a garden center, inspect them carefully to ensure that they’re healthy and free of pests.

To keep your plants healthy, always use sterile…

Your Balcony Garden: Ceramic Pots vs. Plastic Containers

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Choosing between ceramic pots and plastic containers for your balcony garden can be confusing. Each type has its pros and cons. If you’re a new gardener, you may have to experiment with both to truly understand their differences.

Ceramic Pots

A ceramic pot is a clay pot which is hardened by baking the clay at high temperatures. A glaze may be added to the pot for decorative purposes and to help prevent cracking. You can find these pots in many sizes and…

The Benefits of a Rock Garden

Monday, November 9th, 2009

A lot of property owners who are looking at good design choices can consider a rock garden as a specific kind of installation for helping to put together an attractive overall design for their home or other property. Having a rock garden in your balcony, in your yard, or elsewhere on your property can make a house look good. Here are some of the main benefits of choosing a rock garden for an exterior space.

Rock Gardens and Maintenance

A rock garden…

DIY Planters for Your Balcony Garden

Friday, November 6th, 2009

If you’re going to plant your own balcony garden, why not make do-it-yourself DIY planters? You’ll cut down your costs and get the personal satisfaction of using your own creativity. If you’re not sure what to use, here are some ideas to try:

Metal

Don’t throw away old metal pots and bread pans, or other metal containers. Use them in your balcony garden as containers for your plants and flowers. You’ll need to drill holes in them, but they’ll make excellent DIY…