Urban Gardens

Growing veggies and larger specimens in an apartment can be a challenge. Fortunately, urban gardening ideas abound and there are a host of ways to grow tiny gardens for the space restricted gardener. This article will help.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Columnar fruit trees are basically trees that grow up instead of out. Because the branches are short, the trees are well-suited to small gardens in urban or suburban environments. Learn how to grow these trees in this article.

By Mary H. Dyer

Living in a small apartment in the city doesn’t mean you have to live without plants. Create an urban jungle apartment space to enjoy the benefits of soothing nature indoors. And this isn’t limited to apartments – you can do it in any setting. Learn how in this article.

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Even if you're an urban gardener with little space, you can still benefit from growing a city vegetable garden. Use the following information to help get you started. Click here to get started.

By Nikki Tilley

Does your neighborhood lack color and vibrancy? Perhaps there are areas that need updating? Planting a perennial garden for neighbors is one way to make the neighborhood more welcoming. Click here to learn more about creating a friendly neighbor perennial garden.

By Laura Miller

If you’re a gardener, you are no doubt familiar with microclimates. In urban settings, microclimate swings can be a result of increased temperatures that create high wind microclimates around buildings. To learn more about wind microclimates, click here.

By Amy Grant

What happens if you're an urban gardener lacking enough space for a vegetable garden? Consider growing them in containers. Find out more in this article and make the most of your limited space.

By Nikki Tilley

The decision regarding what to grow in window boxes will depend on the growing conditions where sited. Considering water needs and amount of sunlight will be key in growing successful window boxes. Click here for window box designs for full sun locations.

By Tonya Barnett

Nothing feels better than sharing with others. For information on neighborhood gardens that share and some garden sharing ideas, click here.

By Tonya Barnett

A balcony vertical garden is a great way to make good use of limited space. Click here for ideas and tips on creating an apartment balcony garden.

By Mary H. Dyer

Urban gardening is often synonymous with small space gardening, and urban gardening in the winter is no exception. Check out this article for more information on how to overwinter an urban garden.

By Liz Baessler

Rock gardens are perfect for small, barren spaces because they welcome plants that are used to just such an environment and make for a different, but still brightly floral, use of space. Click here to learn about city rock garden design.

By Liz Baessler

Whether you want a refreshingly green place to sit or a productive edible space, you?d be amazed what you can do with a small urban patio. This article will help with tips and information for creating an urban patio garden.

By Liz Baessler

If you enjoy gardening but find yourself limited by space, rooftop gardening can provide an excellent alternative, especially for city dwellers. For help with getting started, read this article.

By Nikki Tilley

While gardening in the city may not be as easy as stepping outside into a fertile backyard, it?s far from impossible and in some ways even preferable! Click this article to learn more about creating an urban garden.

By Liz Baessler