Balcony Gardening

• Composting in Small Spaces: A Balcony Guide

  You don't need a backyard to compost — here's how to do it on a balcony without the smell or the mess.

• How to Protect Balcony Container Plants From Wind

  Balconies get hit with wind that ground-level gardens never see — here's how to keep plants upright and undamaged.

• Best Compact Pruning Shears for Balcony Gardens

  We compared five pairs of compact pruning shears for small-space gardeners.

• Starting a Balcony Herb Garden From Scratch

  Which herbs actually thrive in containers, and how to keep them alive.

• How to Grow Cherry Tomatoes on a Balcony

  A beginner-friendly guide to growing container tomatoes in tight spaces.