Guides

Step-by-step, illustrated growing guides.

Growing vegetables on a balcony: a practical container guideHow to grow vegetables in pots on a balcony: measuring sun hours, weight and safety, pot sizes in gallons, potting mix, watering, vertical space and fixes.How to grow microgreens at home: a step-by-step guideWhat microgreens are, the best seeds, soaking, sowing, blackout, light, bottom watering, harvest and storage, plus fixes for mold and leggy, patchy trays.How to repot a plant: when and how, step by stepWhen does a plant need repotting, how do you pick a new pot and soil, and how do you handle the roots? A step-by-step repotting guide with aftercare and fixes.How to make a terrarium: a step-by-step guideOpen vs closed terrariums, choosing a glass container, the layers, the right plants, watering and common problems. An illustrated, step-by-step terrarium guide.How to water plants: a soil-first watering guideWater by the soil, not the calendar: finger test, signs of over- and underwatering, bottom watering, water type, seasons, vacations and root rot fixes.