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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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Why are the leaves of my areca palm (indoor) turning yellow? HELP!

Dear all since last week I noticed that entire leaves of my areca palm are turning yellow? In addition to the previous problem I have been having of the yellow and brown tips. I have the plant next to a window, try to moisturise the leaves everyday…
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Ideas on growing leafy vegetables in soda bottles

I have a couple of questions on raising plants with hydro in soda bottles. Is it better to grow your leafy veg in a water solution or is the wick/soil approach better? I'm trying to get a little bit of an urban farming project going were I currently…
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How many different plant families do you need for a self pollinating garden?

I would like to grow certain plants in a self contained habitat (like cattails, fireweed, thistle, and other edible plants that are semi easy to maintain) but I read that siblings can’t pollinate each other. Which means that I can’t just grow a…
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Summer vegetable garden in SoCal

I know there already is a question answered about which crops to grow in the late summer (August): Late summer vegetable garden in SoCal?. But I'm wondering if there are recommendations for crops to grow during the early summer (now, June-ish). I am…
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