You don't need a yard to create a luscious garden. Make your outdoor space a green machine with these balcony gardening tips that will make your green thumb thrive.
KEEP IT LOW-MAINTENANCE
Apartment dwellers may not have sweeping balconies, but that doesn't mean you can't use every inch of your space to create a beautiful garden. Just be sure you don't initiate a significant project that's so much work that it cuts too deeply into your sitting back, relaxing, and enjoying time. Invest in water-saving granules to increase the time between waterings.
VERTICAL GARDENING
An excellent option for making the most of your tiny balcony is vertical gardening. You can use stack planters, railing planters, vertical wall planters, and hanging baskets for a fantastic apartment balcony garden. A wall pocket is another great idea. You can incorporate various plant sizes, from spillers, fillers, and thrillers, without significant commitment. If you change your mind about where you want the wall pocket, you can move it. And because everything has its container, the worry about companion planting goes out the window. This is an excellent option for beginners.
HIDING YOUR WALL OR RAILING
If you love sitting outside on your balcony but can't stand the lack of privacy, you can incorporate plants to hide your wall or railing. That will make a more aesthetically pleasing place for you to sit back and relax and keep the neighbors from looking in. The best way to do this is growing climbers like ivy, honeysuckle, and jasmine; exotic vines like passionflower; or edible plants like gourds or beans in your apartment balcony garden.
CREATE A SUCCULENT BOWL
If your balcony only has room for a small table, then make it the focal point and create a succulent bowl bursting with color. The stylish display is low maintenance, can incorporate various plants in a small space, and needs minimal watering.
MAKE A HERB GARDEN
An herb garden is another attractive option for a balcony that doesn't have a ton of space. Your herbs can double as a source of food and a sleek green look. Thyme, rosemary, basil, and sage are all great options.
AVOID DRAINAGE PROBLEMS
A big concern for balcony gardeners is watering. The easiest solution for drainage issues is to put saucers, with a layer of pebbles, under the pots and make sure the banks have a hole in the bottom. This will help the container drain, which prevents the bottom of the bank from sitting in water. You can also take advantage of self-watering pots that ensure your plants are only fed when needed.
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