https://balcony-drip-guide.pages.dev/tags/schedules/Recent content in schedules on The Balcony DripHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400https://balcony-drip-guide.pages.dev/posts/how-to-adjust-balcony-drip-irrigation-for-hot-weather/Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400https://balcony-drip-guide.pages.dev/posts/how-to-adjust-balcony-drip-irrigation-for-hot-weather/How to Adjust Your Balcony Drip System for Hot Weather The problem: Your drip system worked fine in April. Now it’s late May, your balcony faces south, and your tomatoes look thirsty by 2 PM. You bump the timer to run longer — and two weeks later you’ve got fungus gnats and yellow lower leaves. Hot weather changes the physics of container watering. Small pots dry out faster, but they also saturate faster.https://balcony-drip-guide.pages.dev/posts/how-much-water-do-balcony-plants-really-need/Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400https://balcony-drip-guide.pages.dev/posts/how-much-water-do-balcony-plants-really-need/Balcony gardeners waste enormous amounts of water and stunt plant growth by using generic watering advice. “Water when the top inch is dry” works for houseplants in controlled environments, but outdoor containers in varying weather need precise calculations. Here is how to determine exactly how much water your balcony plants need, adjusted for your specific conditions. Quick water ranges by container size Use these ranges when you need a fast starting point before doing the full calculation.