We know many gardeners have limited space to build their dream gardens. This is where urban gardening comes into play. City living gardeners are finding it hard to create the dream gardens they want. There are ways to create your own urban veggies gardens, no matter how small your balcony space is.

So, indulge your gardening cravings and escape the city by finding the best ways to utilize your balcony space.

Building your urban balcony garden

Before diving into creating your urban garden, there are a few things to consider, such as what you use your balcony for the most. It is also important to know how the sun moves across your balcony so that you can choose the right plants for your space. With that sorted, you can go ahead and create your urban oasis.

Space is vital when thinking of starting your garden, this is to make sure your veggies are spaced out well enough for them to thrive. Use a few hanging baskets around the frame of your windows or balcony door. Using hanging baskets is a great start in using the space well. Finding the right vegetable is crucial as you need the right ones that will grow healthy.

Any vegetable that is easy to transplant is a great start, as you can let them germinate indoors before moving them into your urban balcony garden. Your balcony veggie garden can yield a great amount of different vegetables, so long as your plants get plenty of moisture and sunlight.

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Plants perfect for your urban veggie garden

Urban balcony gardening should provide you with a space of grace in between all the hustle and bustle of urban living. Choosing the right plants will make sure you adhere to that. These are some of the best plants to start with.

  • Tomatoes
  • Eggplant
  • Peppers
  • Green onions
  • Radishes
  • Beans
  • Herbs

These can all grow in containers, as container gardening is a key element and has become quiet.

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Growing a vegetable garden on a balcony is not difficult. Just select low-maintenance veggies to save time. Simply do the same thing you would in your backyard gardening, except make sure to follow the soil condition and container rules of urban gardening.

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