Container gardening, guided

Grow more in less space.

Clear guides and free tools for balcony pots, raised planters, and every small-space setup — so you plant with confidence, not guesswork.

Pick your pot

Choose a container with drainage, sized for the crop. Depth matters as much as diameter — roots and water both live there.

Use the spacing calculator to see how many plants fit, with room at the rim so nothing is pressed against the wall.

Match soil, water, and light to what you grow. Start simple, then adjust as you learn the balcony’s own weather.

Free tools

Practical calculators for containers and small beds. No account, nothing to install.

Pot size and crop in, a count and a grid out — including the edge margin seed packets forget.

Round, square, or rectangular pots turned into bags of mix, with a watering lip left empty.

Your last frost date, mapped to indoor starts and outdoor planting for common container crops.

Guides

Beginner guide

Pots, soil, watering, sunlight, first plants, and common mistakes — your complete starting path.

Vegetables

Patio varieties, pot size, staking, and a watering rhythm for reliable container tomatoes.

Herbs

Herbs that handle heat, wind, and irregular watering on a sunny rail or window box.

Advice tuned for American seasons, retailers, and common container crops — not generic global fluff.

Plain language, a clear next step, and no assumption that you already own a greenhouse.

Guides pair with free calculators so spacing, soil, and timing aren’t left as a feeling.

Pick a crop, enter the pot, and see a clear layout in seconds.