Tips & Guides for City Gardeners

Practical how-tos for small spaces and vertical gardening

Sunlit urban garden with planters Sunlight

Maximize Sun in Small Spaces

Strategic placement, reflective surfaces, and vertical planters to capture every ray.

Healthy soil with compost Soil

Soil Health on a Balcony

Layer compost, aerate regularly, and chooseContainer-friendly amendments.

Drip irrigation in urban garden Irrigation

Smart Watering for Potted Beds

Drip systems and moisture triggers save water and keep roots happy.

Projects in Focus

Before & afters from compact urban landscapes

Rooftop terrace garden with planters Rooftop

Rooftop Terrace Makeover

Lightweight planters, evergreen structure, and seasonal color for year-round appeal.

Balcony garden with vertical panels Balcony

Balcony Palette

Color-coordinated perennials that thrive in containers and sun exposure.

Courtyard with stone paths and planting beds Courtyard

Courtyard Refine

Structured beds, gravel paths, and low-water planting zones for urban heat control.

Plants for Spring in Windy City

City-friendly selections that tolerate wind and variable light

Lavender blooming Low Water

Lavender (Lavandula)

Fragrant, long-blooming, and resilient in sun-drenched spots.

Stonecrop sedum in pot Perennial

Stonecrop Sedum

Architectural texture with drought tolerance and wind resistance.

Salvia flowers in bloom Pollinator Friendly

Salvia spp.

Showy spikes that attract bees and hummingbirds throughout spring.