Founder and editor
Md Sayful Islam is a web developer from Bangladesh who has built and run websites since 2017. He researches every Spare Space Garden guide from university extension services and other horticultural sources, and links to them in each article.
Self-watering containers for vegetables keep a water reservoir under the mix. Learn how they work, which crops suit them, and how to build a two-bucket version.
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How to grow tomatoes in pots from seeds: sow indoors 5–8 weeks before planting out, keep them warm and bright, pot up once, harden off, then plant deep.
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Zucchini powdery mildew treatment works best early: remove the worst leaves, improve sun and airflow, and use potassium bicarbonate, oil or sulfur sprays by the label.
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The best fertilizer for hanging baskets is a slow-release product mixed in at planting plus a diluted liquid feed every one to two weeks in summer. Here's how to time it.
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The best herbs to grow indoors are the ones that cope with weaker light: chives, parsley and mint lead, oregano and thyme follow, and rosemary is the hardest.
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Growing cucumbers vertically saves floor space and gives cleaner, straighter fruit. Compare four trellis styles, then learn how to fix, train and prune the vines.
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How to care for tomato plants in pots: water by feel every day, feed on a schedule, support early, prune only vining types, and protect pots from heat.
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Which home remedy for whiteflies on plants actually works? Hosing, vacuuming, pruning, soap and oil sprays and natural enemies, plus the kitchen sprays to skip.
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The right fertilizer for citrus trees in pots is nitrogen-rich with added micronutrients, fed from spring to late summer. Here's the ratio, schedule and leaf signs to watch.
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How to grow microgreens indoors with two shallow trays, potting mix and a bright window: sow thickly, keep them dark for a few days, water from below and cut in 1 to 3 weeks.
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A vertical vegetable garden turns a wall, railing or corner into growing space. Compare trellises, A-frames, pockets, shelves and towers, then light, water and anchor them well.
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Growing eggplant in containers works best with compact or small-fruited types, a 5-gallon pot, real summer warmth, steady water and picking while the skin is glossy.
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