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My Essential Guide to Terrace Gardening

bySushma ReddyAvailable online and for consultations in BengaluruStarts from900 per list/consultationView full gallery

From picking the right soil to sourcing healthy plants, here are the tips and tools that helped me transform my small balcony into a mini-orchard.

Starting a terrace garden is one of the most rewarding journeys you can take. To make it easier, I always look for high-quality, ready-to-use soil mixes like this one from Trellis Bliss. It's lightweight, full of nutrients, and perfect for giving your new plants a strong start in pots and containers.

Having the right tools makes all the difference in the garden. I've tested many, and this basic set from Farmgokart has been a reliable companion for digging, weeding, and transplanting. This video shows you what each tool is for and how I use them in my daily gardening routine.

Keeping pests away organically is very important to me. This is my simple, homemade 3G pesticide recipe using ginger, garlic, and green chillies. It's a powerful and natural way to protect your plants from common pests without using any harsh chemicals.

One of the biggest joys is growing my own fruit, and it starts with sourcing healthy, grafted plants. I was so impressed with the quality and packaging from Pack My Plants. Seeing them arrive safely gives me the confidence to recommend them for anyone looking to start a fruit garden.

A well-organized garden is a happy garden. This three-step plant stand from Trust Basket is a wonderful way to display your plants and create beautiful green corners, even in smaller spaces. It's sturdy, easy to assemble, and instantly elevates the look of your balcony or patio.

Did you know your kitchen scraps can be treasure for your plants? Banana peels are rich in potassium, which is wonderful for flowering and fruiting plants. I make this simple fermented fertilizer to give my plants a natural and sustainable nutrient boost.

For my friends in Bengaluru, a visit to PCR Nursery is a must. It's a paradise for any plant parent, with an incredible variety of indoor and outdoor plants at reasonable prices. Exploring a place like this is a perfect way to find inspiration and new green friends for your home.

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People often ask how to manage a garden in a rental, and the answer is usually about weight. I rely on lightweight, soilless mixes like Soilrite or Trellis Bliss for my balcony plants because they do not stress the structural load, and they are much easier for me to haul up the stairs when I need to repot.

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