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Aajmousamh said:Hello all!

I am a beginner at container gardening on my balcony. As of now I only have a few containers from ikea. Please asisst in which direction to go. I want to plant flowers and edible plants/fruits/vegetables ASAP. What should I be doing at this exact time/weather of the year? Im located near katy area, what are some resources for a beginner around here?

Thank you

In the Houston area you will be able to grow a lot of plants. With the humidity in the area I would think most succulents might be more difficult unless you can keep them dry. But things like Ficus, ferns and any number of leafy plants that like humidity should do well and not need protection from cold too often. There are a lot of people at ATP from the Houston area who can give you more specific advice. You will have a lot of choices, so it may depend on the space you have on the balcony to share with plants.

Edit: Welcome to ATP!