The Balcony Gardener: Creative ideas for small spaces

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There is some basic information about potting soil, fertilizer, watering, and potential growing issues, and there are also some suggestions for varieties of plant to grow. What type of greens, what palette I want and the colour aspect are all very important parts of my design process.Eliminate watering cans altogether by purchasing a lightweight, expandable garden hose that you can attach to a kitchen sink using an adapter.

Stepping out onto your balcony to be greeted by bare walls and a half-dead pot plant can be pretty dispiriting. You may want to opt for lightweight plastic or resin containers, although if your balcony is exposed and windy these can get blown over easily unless they're fastened in place. King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark wave to well-wishers as they attend the first Sunday service of the.I hope that my work container gardening encourages more urban residents to maximise on their unique growing spaces like a balcony garden. Planting balcony gardens can also be more complicated because there is no soil to directly plant into, pick a dedicated spot for an oversized planter and add some charm and personality to your balcony.

It’s fundamentally about trying to transform a small space into everything you would feel in a real garden adding a little bit of ‘wow’ factor. Isabelle Palmer has created a successful business from her ability to enliven any balcony, roof terrace and window sill with her inventive gardening ideas. The amount of sunlight the space receives is the most critical factor to consider, but wind exposure and temperature are important too.The Balcony Gardener covers everything from the fundamentals of starting a new garden, to picking out the best garden-accessories to suit your style and your space. This will ensure your plants mature fully and produce nice quality vegetables, as well as reduce pest issues from bugs that pounce on weak, sun-starved plants.

Sure, a balcony garden more often than not, relies on growing in containers, but that's not to say that you are limited to only using your floor space – far from it. He explained: 'Through lockdown in March 2020 I began to turn my balcony space into a little garden, it started off with one Marigold.We are “have-a-go” gardeners and learn year-on-year what works for the plants and what works for us. A man who transformed the balcony of his 18th floor flat into a luscious garden during the pandemic will exhibit his work at Chelsea Flower Show. Depending on the level of exposure and altitude, a wide range of plants can be grown on a balcony or roof garden. Herbs are a brilliant option for balconies, they bring a fresh, aromatic smell and are relatively small, making them well suited to containers or small pots.