How To Landscape A Small Balcony
Garden balconies do not require a large footprint to be effective.
How to landscape a small balcony. A practical good place to start is with pots and planters. Container gardening is flexible and convenient allowing to move small pots and planters and change your design. Lovely pots with flowers bright fabrics decorative pillows and painted floor can make your small balcony garden look colorful and lively.
Balcony gardens with ample afternoon sun. If youre looking for more inspiration and project ideas head over to my DIY and Makeover Page on my website. In this type of balcony plants that handle the harsh sunlight are ideal.
Being outdoors your balcony will be exposed to natures elements. If you also want to grill on your balcony dont put a real grill there. A small balcony that has been turned into an outdoor recreational room can be a fun and relaxing place for you to read spend time with loved ones or just relax while watching the sun rise or set.
Aside from furniture there are a few other elements that will help make your balcony shine. Bougainvillea and geranium are the best plants for sunny balcony gardens. Plants are great for spicing up the space.
Flowers like geraniums and begonias sturdy plants like bamboo and fresh herbs all thrive on a balcony garden. One suggestion is to create a succulent garden with cactus and agaves. So they dont take up any space directly on the balcony.
Choose accessories in similar tones to tie the whole look together. A few chairscouches beautiful green plants and other accessories will literally transform your balcony. Therefore its advisable to avoid plants with a thin stem that can easily break.