Growing plants in small city spaces
Grow more in less space
Houseplant care and small-space growing guides, with plant needs, seasons and common problems, using RHS and university extension guidance.
Just planted
The seed tray
Every guide on the site, sorted by where you grow.
Houseplants
Light, water and care.
All 11 in houseplants
How to Pot a Houseplant Like a Pro: A Full Guide for Beginners7 min read- How to water houseplants properly3 min read
- Streamlining Space: Expert Tips on Selecting the Perfect Planters for Compact City Balconies7 min read
- Urban Edens Unveiled: The Exquisite Guide to Mastering the Art of Vertical Edible Landscaping!5 min read
DIY Pallet Garden: Transform Your Urban Space with Sustainable Vertical Gardening9 min read
Slugs, Snails, and Ants: Organic Strategies for Urban Garden Harmony7 min read
DIY Pocket Planter Walls: Maximise Your Greenery in Urban Spaces8 min read
Aeroponic Tower Gardens: Growing Fresh Produce Vertically8 min read
Companion Planting for Urban Gardens7 min read
Growing Microgreens in a Tiny Apartment9 min read
Micro-Drip Irrigation for Urban Gardens9 min read
Balcony and containers
Pots, balconies and windowsills.
All 9 in balcony
Optimising Urban Soil Mixes for Healthy Growth in Limited Spaces5 min read
A pollinator-friendly balcony: what to plant in pots for bees and other insects6 min read
Peat-free compost for pots and balconies: how to choose it and use it well6 min read- Balcony and small-space gardening in the UK3 min read
DIY Recycled Container Vertical Gardens: Grow More in Less Space12 min read
Combating Fungal Foes: An Urban Gardener's Organic Guide to Powdery Mildew, Black Spot, and Root Rot9 min read- The Best Urban Gardening Strategies for Resilience and Well-being in 20268 min read
Understanding Balcony Microclimates for Urban Gardening8 min read
Understanding Balcony Micro-Climates9 min read
Edibles
Herbs, salad and veg.
All 1 in ediblesPlant problems
Pests, yellow leaves and rot.
All 4 in problems
Comprehensive Guide to Leaf-Eating and Web-Spinning Pests: Caterpillars, Spider Mites, and Whiteflies4 min read
Identifying and Managing Aphids, Whiteflies, and Spider Mites9 min read
Guide to Sap-Sucking Pests: Aphids, Scale Insects, and Mealybugs5 min read
Managing Slugs, Snails, Fungus Gnats, and Thrips in Urban Gardens4 min read