Gardening Basics: The basics to gardening on your balcony

Gardening guru Marjorie Harris shares her best practices for growing plants and vegetables on a balcony.

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🌍 Each balcony is like a microclimate with its own unique conditions, so it's important to know your hardiness zone and factor in variables like temperature, wind velocity, and sunlight exposure.

☀️ Balconies that face west may be hotter, so choose plants that are heat and cold tolerant.

💨 Wind can be a major issue, so select plants that are ground-hugging and won't be easily battered around.

🏢 Depending on which floor your apartment is on, your zone may vary, so pick plants that will thrive in your specific zone.

💧 Drip irrigation systems are ideal for balcony gardening as they slowly release water, allowing the soil to absorb it effectively.

🌱 Consider your building code restrictions when choosing containers, opting for lightweight options that won't exceed weight limits.

🍃 By taking these factors into account, you can create a beautiful balcony garden that will impress even your friends with ground-level gardens.

Timestamped Summary

00:02 Each balcony is a microclimate and you need to know your zone.

00:10 Determine your zone by considering what floor your apartment is on.

00:29 The higher up you are, the lower your zone is.

00:36 Pick plants that will work in the appropriate zone.

00:41 Wind is a major factor, so choose ground-hugging plants that won't get battered by the wind.

00:46 Consider the direction of the sun and pick heat and cold tolerant plants.

01:04 Check building codes for how much soil and compost you can bring in.

01:12 Look for lightweight containers and consider using drip systems to water the plants slowly.

01:24 If you can't use a drip system, water by hand or bottle.

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Q&A

What is a hardiness zone?

A hardiness zone takes into account the average temperature and wind velocity to determine the suitability of plants for a certain area.

How does the floor level affect the hardiness zone?

The higher up you are, the lower your zone is going to be. For example, a fourth-floor apartment might be in zone 6, but a 40th-floor apartment might be in zone 3b.

What are some factors to consider when choosing plants for a balcony garden?

You need to consider plants that are appropriate for your zone, ground-hugging plants that won't get battered by the wind, plants that are heat and cold tolerant, and plants that are suitable for the amount of sunlight your balcony receives.

What should I know about building codes for balcony gardening?

It's important to know what your building code is for weight and how much soil and compost you can bring in. Look for lightweight containers that comply with these codes.

What is the best watering method for a balcony garden?

Drip systems work the best because they let the water out very slowly, allowing the soil to absorb it. If you can't use a drip system, water by hand or using a bottle. Remember to adjust the wording slightly to make the questions and answers flow smoothly.

Gardening Basics: The basics to gardening on your balcony

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Q&A

What is a hardiness zone?

How does the floor level affect the hardiness zone?

What are some factors to consider when choosing plants for a balcony garden?

What should I know about building codes for balcony gardening?

What is the best watering method for a balcony garden?