Home / Tools / Balcony Garden Starter ChecklistBalcony Garden Starter ChecklistRun through this before buying pots and seeds. Progress is saved in this browser.Print checklist0 of 16 doneResetCheck your balconyCount hours of direct sun in summerCheck building rules and load limitsNote wind exposure and where water will drainMeasure floor, railing and wall spaceContainers and soilChoose lightweight containers with drainage holesSee: Best Fabric Grow Bags for Balcony Gardening →Match container depth to the cropSee: Best Self-Watering Planters for Balconies →Use potting mix, not garden soilSee: Best Potting Soil →Add saucers to protect the floor and neighbours belowSee: Best Plant Saucers for Balcony and Patio Pots →PlantsStart with easy herbs and leafy greensChoose compact or container varietiesSee: Best Vegetable Seeds for Containers →Use vertical planters to multiply growing spaceSee: Best Vertical Garden Planters for Balconies →Add supports for tomatoes and climbersSee: Best Plant Trellises →CareWater deeply, and daily in hot weatherSee: Best Watering Cans for Balcony Gardens →Consider drip irrigation for trips awaySee: Best Drip Irrigation Kits for Balcony Gardens →Feed with an organic fertilizer every few weeksSee: Best Organic Fertilizer →Check leaves weekly for pestsSee: Best Organic Pest Control Sprays →