6 Common Beginner Balcony Gardening MISTAKES (and How to Avoid Them) // Balcony Gardening Tutorial

Dont make these mistakes in your container garden this year! Balcony Gardening is such a rewarding experience for any person wanting to grow their own plants. And the good news? You don't need a full backyard to have one! Balcony gardening, or container gardening, is the best way to grow edible plants and flowers with limited growing space.
Thanks to our partner for this video, Espoma Organic
In this video, I share the top 6 balcony gardening mistakes that I have personally seen and experienced, hoping that these help you grow more successfully every growing season!
01:09 How to choose the right plants for container gardening
02:20 How to maximize a small gardening space
02:28 Can you use outdoor soil for gardening?
03:21 Do you use compost in container gardening?
04:23 The key to container gardening
04:42 The importance of having a watering plan
04:56 How to water your plants when you're on vacation
06:49 My apartment balcony garden watering tip!
07:35 Why fertilizing is necessary for container gardening
09:46 The top mistake beginner gardeners make
10:39 Getting the perfect light for your balcony garden
12:05 General lighting guidelines for gardening
13:40 First time doing balcony gardening? No worries, plant friends!
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[@plantsbywadelee]

Love this video, so many great tips!

[@jehnim29]

Shout out to the wonderful @marisgardenandkitchen - I started listening to Bloom and Grow Radio for NYC specific gardening and while I still LOVE this channel, Mari's content fits this niche beautifully so now I get BOTH 🥰🥰🌱