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Balcony and container gardening guides for small spaces: what to plant by season and sun exposure, container sizing, soil mixes, and weight and safety limits for railings and balconies.

Growing Peppers in 5-Gallon Buckets: The Complete Container Guide

October 28, 2026 by Jason Paik
Growing Peppers in 5-Gallon Buckets: The Complete Container Guide

Grow thriving peppers in 5-gallon buckets with the right bucket, soil, drainage, watering, and feeding routine for a reliable home harvest.

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Container Size Chart for Vegetables: Minimum Gallons Per Crop

October 26, 2026 by Jason Paik
Container Size Chart for Vegetables: Minimum Gallons Per Crop

Minimum container size in gallons for 25+ vegetables, from lettuce to tomatoes, plus depth, diameter, and drainage charts for small-space gardens.

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Balcony Sun Exposure Chart by Compass Direction and Floor Height

October 21, 2026 by Jason Paik
Balcony Sun Exposure Chart by Compass Direction and Floor Height

Find out roughly how many sun hours your balcony gets based on compass direction and floor height, plus a simple DIY method and grow-light tips for low-light.

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Vegetables You Can Grow on a North-Facing Balcony (Plus Light & Container Specs)

October 19, 2026 by Jason Paik
Vegetables You Can Grow on a North-Facing Balcony (Plus Light & Container Specs)

Grow vegetables on a north-facing balcony: see which crops thrive in low light, plus container sizes, soil, and watering specs.

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Fall Balcony Garden: What to Plant in September (Frost-Date Sowing Guide)

September 8, 2026August 13, 2026 by Jason Paik
Fall Balcony Garden: What to Plant in September (Frost-Date Sowing Guide)

What to plant in September on a balcony: sowing depths, spacing, days to harvest, cold tolerance, pot sizes, weight limits, and a four-week action plan.

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Recent Posts

  • Growing Peppers in 5-Gallon Buckets: The Complete Container Guide
  • Container Size Chart for Vegetables: Minimum Gallons Per Crop
  • Balcony Sun Exposure Chart by Compass Direction and Floor Height
  • Vegetables You Can Grow on a North-Facing Balcony (Plus Light & Container Specs)
  • Deck Board Spacing and Gap Chart: The Right Gap for Every Decking Material

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