Container Gardening Made Simple — One Real Mistake at a Time.

Not So Green Thumb

Tired of dying plants, soggy soil, or weak blooms? I share real solutions to everyday container gardening struggles — all tested in my own Indian balcony garden.
From soil mix confusion to root rot recovery, learn what actually works in small spaces, hot weather, and tight budgets 🌱

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Gardening tips learned the hardway -from trail and error, and root rot

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Practical container garden care and fixes for Indian balconies with real plant problem solutions
👉 Fix It Now
Daily balcony gardening routine in India showing watering, pruning, and plant care steps
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My real balcony garden journey in India with container plant growth progress and learning
🌿 Follow My Journey
Step-by-step planting and growing guide for balcony containers in Indian climate
🌱 Start Planting
Homemade potting mix and plant nutrition tips for container gardening in India
🪴 Mix It Right
Seasonal plant care and climate-specific gardening tips for tropical Indian weather
☀️ Care by Season
Beginner guide to starting a container garden in India with pots, soil, and easy plants
🌱 Start Here
Essential gardening tools, pots, and gears used for balcony container gardening in India
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What’s New in Container Gardening This Week

Explore my most recent posts tackling everyday plant problems — watering, soil, sunlight, and more — all tested in Indian balcony conditions for real, practical results 🌱

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My Favorite Plants

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Printable plant care guide with tips for indoor and outdoor plants
Plant Care Cheatsheets

Digital plant care guide for Indian balcony gardeners, with easy routines and problem fixes

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Gardening planner with monthly tasks and seasonal plant care tips
Monthly Gardening Planner

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About Me

Welcome to My Pots Garden — your cozy corner for everything about container gardening!

I’m Jayashantha, a self-taught gardener from Tamil Nadu, documenting my hands-on journey of growing over 100 plants in small containers since 2018. What started as a beginner’s trial with pothos and snake plants has grown into a thriving mini garden — and a lot of learning along the way 🌱

Here, we don’t just grow plants — we grow confidence. Whether you’re new to container gardening in India or already nurturing your balcony, you’ll find practical tips, honest experiences, budget-friendly product recommendations, and easy-to-follow guides to help your green thumb thrive.

Want to start your own balcony garden? Read my beginner’s guide here →

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