No matter where you live, gardening is possible. All it takes is for you to learn some basics. Although some vegetables are better when planted on the ground, a good gardener can make just about anything work.

If you’re looking into balcony farming, consider these three essentials:

1. They need to hold the soil in place. You can use thick plastic or burlap bags, tires, terracotta pots, or anything that will provide a stable receptacle for soil.
2. They need drainage. Plants don’t want to sit in water, so it needs someplace to go. Draining holes at the bottom of the container is critical.
3. They need to be at least 10cm (4”) deep. Deeper than this is even better – in fact, the more room you can offer the plants, the larger their root systems will grow, so they’ll be able to take up more nutrients.

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Nothing in life, even in gardening comes easy. Although starting your container gardening with ready-made pots appeal to be simpler, it doesn’t give out enough satisfaction. Furthermore, it can even be more costly. One way to combat this is by starting a number of easy-to-grow flowers and herbs from seed.

Below are 8 easy container plants to grow from seed:

1. Zinnia
2. Marigold
3. Nasturtium
4. Moss Rose
5. Sweet Alyssum
6. Cilantro
7. Parsley
8. Basil

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While planting in containers can seem so easy, making these plants thrive for the long term is another story. There are a lot of factors that come along with a successful container garden like soil type, fertilizer, container, and more. Below is a list compiled to guide you throughout your planting journey from the start, all the way to the end.

Learn more about:

• Tips for selecting the best containers
• Tips for choosing the best plants for your containers
• Tips for using the right container garden planting mix
• Tips for designing container plantings
• Tips for planting a container garden
• Tips for watering a container garden
• Tips for feeding container plants
• Tips for maintaining a container garden

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