Apartment living is convenient and often more affordable, but many people living in apartments miss the beauty of a garden and the ability to sit in a green space outside their door. A balcony garden is easy to create, providing a beautiful area to sit and watch the sun go down (or rise) while increasing your privacy.
The first step towards creating a balcony garden is to watch the movement of the sun during the day. There are many different species of plants that require different ways to be taken care of; by not researching the amount of sunlight a plant needs, it can be hard to properly create a balcony garden. If you have the space for some furniture such as chairs or a small table, consider how much sun you want to get when sitting outside, and place the furniture accordingly then build your garden around it.
The easiest way many apartment owners create flower beds is by utilizing containers. Check the weight restrictions for the balcony before you buy anything, and remember that once filled with soil, containers and pots are really heavy. Strategically placing a larger plant in the center of an outdoor garden with a surrounding of smaller plants can create a simple, yet elegant style. Acknowledging the amount of wind the balcony is exposed to can prevent damage of a balcony or any items apart of the balcony.
Creating an overflow of colorful plants in a decorative pot will fill in large gaps and create a lush garden setting. Many vegetables grow well on a balcony, as long as you place them carefully to make sure they get the right sunlight requirements.
Herb gardens work well on balconies too, and a small hanging plant holder can create interest on a wall on a balcony. Herbs are a great way to enhance the scent of a balcony garden.
Placing beautiful trailing plants over large trellises can isolate your balcony from other areas. Be careful not to close out the sunlight, when enhancing privacy in a balcony garden
Increasing height and adding significance through hanging baskets is an easy way to dress up a balcony using little floor space. Whether hanging from the ceiling or filling a bare wall space, hanging plants add personality and style. In order to preserve the health of other plants, it is important that they are not blocking the sun. When watering hanging plants it is important to be extremely careful to not spill or over water, to avoid water damage to your balcony or lower balconies. All the containers will need drainage trays and you will have to be vigilant when watering not to overfill the containers as any water spilt will stain the tiles.
Window boxes around the railing or wall are an attractive way to brighten a balcony, just make sure they are firmly attached so they cannot be knocked off and injure people below you. Don’t forget to water window boxes with care.
As an apartment resident, it is easy to forget how to dress up an outdoor space Time and effort can transform a plain balcony into a beautiful garden environment.
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