How To Make A Balcony Garden
Ramp up the comfort factor with plenty of textiles and accessories and youll soon be curling up outdoors.
How to make a balcony garden. Grow plants like petunia verbena moss rose fuschia lobelia in them. Take a look at the direction and amount of sunlight you receive in your balcony. Repeat plants and colors in different parts of the garden.
Succulents annuals strawberries herbs and lettuce can be successfully grown in a railing. For a balcony flower garden make one of the containers that follow Thriller Spiller Filler concept. Usually shallow in nature and more prone to dry out these types of baskets are suitable for drought-resistant plants or those smaller in size.
To make your life most interesting and health work on your balcony and terrace gardens because it can provide you and surround you with natural beauty. Think of the veranda or balcony floor as you might the kitchen. This design allows many plants to grow in often neglected overhead space.
Try a combination of container and plant sizes to create depth and dimension. Styling several hanging baskets at different heights against a bare wall can create a great feature. We love this mix of an on-trend cane armchair and a sleek metal sofa in a vibrant red.
Growing tomatoes in a hanging basket is an option as well. Or if you love organic-homegrown vegetables and herbs continue growing them. Grow sweet peas or a clematis in a large pot and train the plant up a wigwam inserted into the pot.
Garden balconies do not require a large footprint to be effective. Garden flooring helps to set the tone and style and it can make or mar a tiny garden. Weve got lots of tips further down on how to make the most of your balconys limited room but decide what you want to grow and how much space they need.