Balcony & Small-Space Gardening
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Pricing Guide
Starter Green Corner Setup
Assessment & Planning
- Site Visit: A 45-60 minute analysis of sunlight direction, wind patterns, and space constraints (balcony or window sill).
- Layout Plan: A custom sketch suggesting plant placement for maximum survival.
- Expert Tips: Guidance on the '4 Rs' (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose) for budget gardening.
Plant Starter Kit
- Plant Selection: 4 to 5 high-resilience plants tailored for beginners, such as Snake Plant, Pothos, Syngonium, or Aloe Vera.
- Containers: Basic 6-8 inch plastic nursery pots or standard terracotta pots.
- Soil Mix: Premium organic blend (Soil + Cocopeat + Vermicompost) pre-filled for immediate growth.
Handover
- Care Guide: Basic watering and sunlight instructions.
- Installation: Initial placement and watering done by the provider.
Decorative Balcony Makeover
Design & Styling
- Theme Curation: Creation of a 'cozy nook' aesthetic using clustered pot arrangements.
- Vertical Elements: Usage of railings or walls via hooks or a signature DIY jute-rope trellis for a trailing plant.
Plants & Pots
- Plant Variety: 8 to 10 plants including air purifiers and seasonal flowering plants like Marigolds, Rain Lilies, or Petunias.
- Pot Upgrade: 8-10 inch Terracotta (clay) pots for better root breathing, or high-quality colored plastic planters.
- Soil Treatment: Nutrient-rich organic mix treated with Neem cake to prevent soil-borne pests.
Finishing Touches
- Decor: Surface dressing with mulching or decorative pebbles.
- Sustainability: Integration of one repurposed planter element.
- Service: Full procurement, transport, and on-site arrangement.
Urban Kitchen Garden Setup
Edible Garden Layout
- Crop Selection: 12 to 15 plants focused on edibles, including seasonal vegetables (Brinjal, Okra, Chillies), leafy greens, and pollinator-friendly flowers.
- Support System: Installation of bamboo stakes, netting, or robust string trellis for climbing vegetables like Beans or Gourds.
Infrastructure
- Containers: Mix of Terracotta pots for herbs and high-durability 12-14 inch HDPE Grow Bags for larger vegetables.
- Specialized Soil: High-drainage organic mix enriched with compost and bone meal specifically for fruiting plants.
Maintenance & Training
- Coaching Session: A 30-minute tutorial on harvesting techniques, pruning, and pest management.
- Pest Control: Starter supply of organic inputs like Neem Oil.
- Bonus: A complimentary pack of seasonal seeds (e.g., Coriander or Mustard) for future sowing.
About Balcony & Small-Space Gardening
Why Balcony Gardening Feels Like Home
My balcony garden is where I switch off from city chaos and feel close to prakriti (nature). Even in a tiny space, I find peace turning plain corners into something green. I’ve built gardens on hostel balconies and new city flats, so I know the struggle of no space and no budget.
What Can You Grow Here?
If you think growing food in a small apartment is impossible, trust me - container vegetable gardening is a game changer. I’ve raised tomatoes, brinjals, chillies, and even corn in pots. Gourds like lauki and karela (bottle gourd and bitter gourd) climb up DIY trellis for balcony veggies. My leafy greens - spinach, lettuce, and Malabar spinach - thrive on just a bit of sunlight. Flowers? Loads! Roses, marigolds, zinnias, plus trailing pothos and syngonium for green vibes.
Jugaad & Budget Tricks
No need for fancy stuff. I use old dabba (boxes), coffee mugs, and big plastic sacks for planting. Love sharing low-budget balcony planter hacks. Saving seeds and using kitchen scraps means less waste, more growth.
Real Talk: Bugs, Wins & Fails
Not everything goes perfectly. Pests show up, especially aphids, but simple fixes like neem oil work. Sometimes plants look sad, sometimes they surprise me - like ladybugs helping out. I’ll share all of it, the good and the bug-ly.
Grow With Me
I walk you through soil prep, repotting, dealing with droopy plants, and small-space garden pest control. Let’s learn together, get a little messy, and make your balcony the happiest spot in your home.
Meet your Expert
Shailee Malvi
15 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hellow! I’m Shailee, your friendly plant mom. Grew up surrounded by roses and veggies, thanks to my dadaji. Our Diwali rangoli? Pure Malvi sisters’ magic. Moved to a new city, now my garden’s squeezed onto a hostel balcony - I reuse plastic containers, grow stuff outta scraps, and sometimes munch veggies right off the plant (don’t judge, you do it too, na?). Gardening’s taught me loads, and I’d love to share that joy with you. Smiles guaranteed!
My Work
Urban Gardening for All Spaces - I help you start your own urban balcony gardening, whether it’s a terrace or hostel window.
Simple, Organic, Fun - No fancy tools needed - I show how to grow organic veggies and even DIY luffa sponge from scratch.
Real Tips & Experiments - Beginner gardening tips, how-to videos, and honest wins or fails. Join my experiments, learn together!
Nature Connection for Everyone - Perfect for curious newbies, anyone wanting to get their hands dirty and grow something real.