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Grow on your balcony.
Start with a few pots.

Work with the space you have, then choose what to grow.

Start here

  1. Know your space

    Observe light, access to water and room to reach the pots. Check building rules before adding heavy containers.

    How do I choose the right size pot?

  2. Prepare the container

    Choose a suitable growing mix and a pot with drainage.

    Can I use garden soil in a pot?

  3. Start with one plant

    Choose a herb or salad crop for your conditions, then learn its care.

    How do I start growing herbs in pots?

Choose a path for your conditions

Common tasks & questions

Does this pot need drainage holes?How do I choose the right size pot?Can I use garden soil in a pot?Does my plant need repotting?How do I start growing herbs in pots?Can I grow salad leaves in a container?

Go deeper with your plants

Container growing

How do I start growing herbs in pots?

Choose a herb for your space and care routine.

Read guideContainer growing

Can I grow salad leaves in a container?

Start with baby or cut-and-come-again salads.

Read guideExternal source

Flowers & other plants

General RHS guidance for plants in containers.

Read source guidance

Check the individual plant and your local conditions. RHS guidance is written for the UK; Minnesota dates are regional too.

Tools & supplies

Free tool

Estimate container volume

Use your own measurements or packet timing.

Open calculatorBuying decision

Plastic or terracotta? Pick the pot that fits.

Compare materials, then check whether your existing pot will do.

Compare optionsBuying decision

Which growing mix should I buy?

Choose by intended use, then read the label.

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Sources behind this page

We summarise published guidance. We have not independently tested these methods or the products discussed.