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Questions tagged [urban-gardening]

For questions about gardening in cities.

Urban gardening (ie. gardening in cities) is generally restricted to smaller spaces and/or the widespread use of plant pots.

Use this tag for all questions specific to growing plants in an urban environment.

In addition to limited space, urban environments also have to deal with fewer pollinators, water limitations, and varying wind/sun conditions.

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Beetle infection

Having the infestation of the beetle above in the gardening pots. The grub of the beetle is causing trouble to the young plants and the soil loses water retention due to the pupa stage which forms soil shells. Could any one recommend a way to…
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How do I manage roots in a multi-plant planter?

I have a plastic, rectangular planter with a variety of plants. I recently added a new plant to an empty spot, and found that the region was already thick with root fibers from the other plants in the planter, and starting to cluster thickly around…
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Is it ok to have a raised garden bed next to a house?

I built this raised planter and placed it next to my house. There is around an inch and a half space between the wall and the siding of the box. Pictures are shown below. Is there any reason why this would not be ok? I've looked up some information…
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What's a good variety of decorative grass for indoors and balcony?

I'm looking for the right variety of grass which would thrive in a pot in a well lit living room and in an open balcony. Two different types, one indoor and one outdoor will be fine, too. My main requirement is considerable height when full grown -…
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What pest is this and how do I treat it?

This pest appeared on the squash plants yesterday. What is it? How do I treat it? Zone 6 near Boston, Massachusetts.
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Where can I find a crop calendar for Arizona

I'm starting a community garden but so far all the crop calendars I've been able to find don't seem to have Arizona weather in mind. Anyone know where I can find a local crop calendar?
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Can I build a soil-based garden on a concrete balcony?

I have a fairly small balcony that I don't use, but my apartment has no garden. Would it be possible to cover the balcony in a tarp and then add some soil, moss, plants, etc? It's a solid construction, made of concrete and treated wood. I was…
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What to do with the plant/tree growing right from the wall of my and neighbour's balcony?

There is this plant growing right out from the wall of my and my neighbor's balcony (1st floor). Is this plant bad for the building/wall/balcony? Should I let it grow? Should I cut it? But if I cut it, new shoots will grow (happened before).…
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Designing a west facing London garden from scratch. Help!

I moved into a house last year and have finally got around to thinking about the garden. What I have: I have a west facing garden in London that is currently completely paved. I have full width glass patio doors that open from the kitchen (back of…
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Beautiful plants for covering balcony grill to prevent noise and pollution entering home

I live in Mumbai (India), our flat has an east facing balcony (roof covered) of around 15-20 ft (5-6 m) which receives direct sunlight for 3-4 hours in the morning. I have few plants (Roses, Aloe Vera, Buddha Belly, Pot hose, Basil, etc.) but they…
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What vegetables could be planted in a limited balcony space in a subtropical environment?

I am looking to develop and maintain a small vegetable plot on my unit's balcony, the space available is approximately 2m x 1m (6ft x 3ft). Conditions: Subtropical coastal mining-port town in Australia, my unit has a balcony with full sunlight from…
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My neighbors weeds infesting my yard

My neighbor’s yard is terrible and the house next to hers is abandoned due to fire so it’s weeds everywhere. It’s been a battle to keep the weeds out a battle i have lost. What was once a beautiful backyard is now overrun with weeds. It’s fall now…
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Balcony composting - suggestions for trapped rainwater

I have an apartment with a balcony - the flooring of the balcony is a lot of wood boards. My compost bin is a big plastic recycling bin which I have perforated with an awl and rubber hammer on the bottom and sides. What this means is that when it…
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setting up raised garden beds for spring. what is best mix but affordable?

So I have raised garden beds (not touching the ground) and other garden beds that WILL touch the ground. what is the best mix for BOTH of these beds? most beds will be 3ft x 2ft to 5ft x 3ft I have came up with 50% kellogs raised bed soil/potting…
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Is there a problem with my Japanese Maple shrub?

We live in Vienna, Austria, very near the Danube. We planted this Japanese Maple in the first year after moving in the spring of 2013. It has been slow but steady growing, improving a bit every year. After five years, it really started looking…
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