Renter’s Advice and Resources

Renter’s Advice and Resources

Your Balcony Garden: Ceramic Pots vs. Plastic Containers

Lisa Bernstein

 · Nov 19, 2009

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Choosing between ceramic pots and plastic containers for your balcony garden can be confusing. Each type has its pros and cons. If you’re a new gardener, you may have to experiment with both to truly understand their differences. Ceramic Pots A ceramic pot is a clay pot which is hardened by baking the clay at […]

If you’re going to plant your own balcony garden, why not make do-it-yourself DIY planters? You’ll cut down your costs and get the personal satisfaction of using your own creativity. If you’re not sure what to use, here are some ideas to try: Metal Don’t throw away old metal pots and bread pans, or other […]

Staff Writer

 · Nov 6, 2009

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You need the right tools in order to plant your container garden. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on them, but you do have to hunt for the best prices you can get. Here’s a list of 6 tools to buy: 1. Planters You’ll need planters for your vegetables and flowers. You […]

Staff Writer

 · Oct 23, 2009

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Gardening paraphernalia can be a great gift idea. It’s usually relatively inexpensive, and can really brighten up the cold, cloudy winter season. There’s something refreshing about waking up, sliding into a warm fuzzy robe, and gazing out over your backyard covered in a myriad of bright colorful flowers. Oh wait… backyards are for people with houses, and your friend lives in a teeny tiny apartment. But, fear not, for there are many gardening gift ideas out there that will suit a quaint little apartment perfectly. Bigger doesn’t always mean better; at least not in the world of gardening.

aptsherpa

 · Dec 5, 2005

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