Container Gardening

How to Start an Herb Garden on Your Balcony

How to Start an Herb Garden on Your Balcony

Ever thought about starting an herb garden on your balcony, but not sure where to begin? Herbs are one of the easier categories of plants for beginners to start with. They usually grow relatively fast compared to other fruits or vegetables, and provide a lot…

Best Grow Lights for Small Spaces in 2021

Best Grow Lights for Small Spaces in 2021

Grow lights are great for spaces with limited natural light. If you are planting in a space with limited windows, or even an outdoor patio garden that is mostly shaded, you can help supplement your plant’s natural light with grow lights for a few hours…

How Long Should Grow Lights Be Left On?

How Long Should Grow Lights Be Left On?

We talk a lot about grow lights here at Fig & Spruce. The number one question that new gardeners in regards to using grow lights is – how long should grow lights be left on? Don’t worry! We’re here to answer this question and more!…

The Best Soil for Container Garden Tomatoes

The Best Soil for Container Garden Tomatoes

Container garden tomatoes can be tricky to master, but they’re definitely doable, even for beginners! There are several things you want to consider when selecting the soil to grow your container garden tomatoes in. Tomatoes can grow in a wide variety of soils. However, if…

7 Renter Friendly Ways to Decorate Your Patio Garden

7 Renter Friendly Ways to Decorate Your Patio Garden

Its no secret we love a good patio garden, or balcony garden. Spaces like these allow you to grow fruits and vegetables in a space that you can also enjoy and gather in (or enjoy alone time). There are many ways you can decorate your…

The Best Plant Stands for Tiny Spaces

The Best Plant Stands for Tiny Spaces

If you’re a plant lover living in a tight space – a plant stand is essential. Plant stands allow you to display multiple plants in a compact way. However – not all plant stands are created equal! Today we’re exploring some of our top picks…

Best Grow Bags of 2021 – A Complete Buyers Guide

Best Grow Bags of 2021 – A Complete Buyers Guide

You’ve evaluated your options and decided grow bags are the best option for your garden. what next? There’s a ton of options to choose from, and the options can be overwhelming! From size, to material, to aesthetic and beyond, we’ve done the research for you…

The Pros and Cons of Using Grow Bags for Gardening

The Pros and Cons of Using Grow Bags for Gardening

Using grow bags is a method of container gardening that is not as well known, especially to beginner gardeners. There are several benefits to using grow bags though, and we think its worth considering when planning a container garden. In this article we’re going to…