Nivos Gardenhttps://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/ Practical gardening guides for healthier plants, sensible watering and useful growing spaces.en-AU Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/spring-garden-reset-for-balconies-and-small-beds/Spring garden reset for balconies and small bedshttps://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/spring-garden-reset-for-balconies-and-small-beds/Restore safe access, drainage, usable growing space, and irrigation before planning spring purchases or moving tender plants outside.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTspringbalcony gardeningsmall gardens https://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/sow-radishes-in-shallow-boxes/How to sow radishes in shallow boxeshttps://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/sow-radishes-in-shallow-boxes/Fit small round radishes to usable box depth, sow for suitable cool weather, and thin before crowding compromises the crop.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTradishesseed startingbalcony gardening https://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/how-to-start-salad-boxes-on-a-small-balcony/How to start salad boxes on a small balconyhttps://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/how-to-start-salad-boxes-on-a-small-balcony/Plan a first salad box around separate crop sections, suitable light, and mature spacing rather than a crowded mixed sowing.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTsalad greensbalcony gardeningcontainers https://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/herbs-that-survive-irregular-watering/Choose herbs for a less demanding watering routinehttps://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/herbs-that-survive-irregular-watering/Compare established thyme, oregano, culinary sage, and rosemary with thirstier herbs, while accounting for pot size and missed checks.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTherbswateringbalcony gardening https://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/first-frost-checklist-for-balcony-plants/A first-frost checklist for balcony plantshttps://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/first-frost-checklist-for-balcony-plants/Sort tender and hardy containers before frost, prepare suitable shelter, and recognize the limits of balcony covers.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTfrostbalcony gardeningseasonal tasks https://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/cut-and-come-again-lettuce-plan/A cut-and-come-again lettuce plan for small spaceshttps://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/cut-and-come-again-lettuce-plan/Choose outer-leaf picking or baby-leaf cuts, preserve lettuce growing points, and replace a planting when regrowth no longer serves your meals.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTlettucesmall spacesbalcony gardening https://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/choose-containers-for-hot-windy-balconies/How to choose containers for hot, windy balconieshttps://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/choose-containers-for-hot-windy-balconies/Compare usable volume, base stability, heat exposure, and drainage before choosing containers for an exposed balcony.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTcontainersbalcony gardeningwind https://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/balcony-tomatoes-with-less-drama/Grow balcony tomatoes with room for roots and supporthttps://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/balcony-tomatoes-with-less-drama/Match tomato growth habit to container volume and support, then investigate moisture and fruit-set problems before adding treatments.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTbalcony gardeningtomatoescontainers https://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/balcony-strawberries-in-rails-and-pots/Balcony strawberries in rails and potshttps://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/balcony-strawberries-in-rails-and-pots/Choose a strawberry type and secure planter, keep crowns at the correct level, and plan runner control and winter care separately.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTstrawberriesbalcony gardeningcontainers https://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/balcony-privacy-with-plants-that-stay-manageable/Balcony privacy with plants that stay manageablehttps://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/balcony-privacy-with-plants-that-stay-manageable/Screen the sightline that matters with compact plants, while preserving balcony access, approved loads, and wind stability.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTprivacy plantsbalcony gardeningcontainers https://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/balcony-pepper-plants-in-grow-bags/Balcony pepper plants in grow bagshttps://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/balcony-pepper-plants-in-grow-bags/Grow one suitably sized pepper per bag, monitor the center and exposed edges, and support fruit without relying on fabric handles.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTpeppersgrow bagsbalcony gardening https://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/balcony-herb-garden-that-stays-manageable/Balcony herb garden that stays manageablehttps://au.garden.nivos.blog/blog/balcony-herb-garden-that-stays-manageable/Choose culinary herbs you use, separate their moisture needs, and leave room to water and harvest without rearranging the balcony.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTbalcony gardeningherbscontainers