Adding a garden to your balcony is a great way to spice up your living space, adding color and dimension. Whether you have a small or sprawling balcony area, you can create a beautiful outdoor garden oasis with greenery, blossoms, or even produce.
It can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be, using basic or unique, decorative pots and containers. The balcony garden you create may depend on the light, space, and direction the balcony faces, as well as the look you want, money you want to invest, and the time you have available for upkeep.
It's always okay to start slow and increase your plant quantity over time, as you become more comfortable and experienced with balcony plant care. Design your balcony garden with care so it looks beautiful and deliberate rather than chaotic and messy. Choosing the right containers and plants will go a long way. Check out some balcony garden inspiration below and start designing your own outdoor oasis today!
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Interspersing perennials and annuals in containers is a fun way to mix things up. Use prolific blooming annuals and perennials to complement each other and their attributes. In order to have year-round blooming, choose plants that will bloom at different points of time in the year.
Don't let space confine you too much; you can enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables from your own balcony garden. Plant various herbs that will complement your vegetables. Since plants grown in containers require more attention, make sure you water and fertilize them enough to maintain their health.
Using the vertical space of your balcony greatly increases your gardening area while simultaneously creating more dimension to the space. Use the space creatively and experiment with different heights and sizes of planters.
Sun-loving plants perform best in wide-open railing planters such as these. If your balcony is very exposed to the sun, know which plants will do best in those climates and make sure to keep them well-watered.
Differing sizes, colors, shapes, and textures play off each other. Using a uniform color of planter ensures that the plants remain the focal point of your balcony garden design and capture the eye.
Alternate the style, color, and size of your railing containers to develop a pattern on your railing and fill them with beautiful blooms.
Spice up that bland corner of your balcony with colorful pots and plants.
Vegetable gardens perform well in long containers, absorbing and distributing nutrients amongst themselves. Utilizing your balcony space as a garden is a great, convenient way to grow and enjoy your own fresh produce.
If you use a wire plant hanging board, you can change up the planter locations to create a new look when you want. This adds a lot of versatility to your balcony garden.
Get creative with the containers you use for your balcony plants, there are no rules! Cut up plastic bottles serve well as planters for small plants or seedlings.
Greenery spruces up any area in which it's planted. Utilizing hanging baskets of different styles and plants adds a lot of texture and freshness to your space.
Using the same type of plant but different sizes and color containers in your balcony garden is a great way to add beautiful dimension and unexpected color. Practical yet decorative is the way to go.
If the size of your balcony permits it, adding pieces of furniture can enhance the appeal and comfort of your balcony garden. Working or studying at your desk becomes a lot more enjoyable when you can surround yourself with plant life.
Choose a color palette for your blooms and double-sided railing planters to generate a beautiful arrangement. Placing light features in your containers enhances their nighttime appeal.
Create your own trellis by wrapping twine or wire around the railing to assist your plant in its climbing habit of growth. This method ensures that you still have an optimal amount of visibility and can appreciate your view.
Trellises work well for climbers and vines because of the support and structure that they provide. Use wood or metal, depending on the look you want to create.
Create an outdoor dining oasis when you use railing planters full of bright, luscious blooms.
White railing planters are simple yet beautifully showcase the stunning blooms inside of them.
With sprawling balconies comes a lot of freedom in choosing how to utilize and decorate the space. Place deck loungers to soak up the sun while enjoying the fragrance and color of potted citrus trees. This adds a look of sophistication to your outdoor space.
Multi-tiered, stacking pots are a great option for balconies with limited space. These types of planters allow you to plant multiple varieties in one place. Also, when you water the top tier, as the water drains, it flows through all the soil, providing nutrients and water for all (self-watering system). Over-watering won't be an issue with this planter.
Turf gives your balcony the look and feel of a yard, but without the upkeep and care of one. It can also decrease the heat on your balcony and enhance the look of it.
Wide containers are suitable for plants such as bamboo. Aside from their beautiful appeal, the quick-growing bamboo serves well as privacy screens.
Repurpose items like old ladders to provide shelving for your potted plants. Turn lackluster items into works of plant art. This is perfect for creating space on your balcony for more plants.
Talk about using your space well! Vertical gardens are a wonderful way to draw attention to an area, add an interesting concept, and even help with air circulation.
This hanging plant display is a unique way to add some character to your balcony garden. This concept is a great way to make the most of your balcony space without completely obstructing the view!
Get cozy outside with your balcony garden. A concept like this incorporates a wide variety of plants with all shapes and sizes of planters.
Incorporating crates is a great way to give your balcony garden a rustic vibe. They add depth and they can help better showcase your flowers.
Recycled plywood makes great planters for your balcony garden. It's an inexpensive but effective way to make your balcony garden stand out. The best part is that you can customize the size of each planter to fit your needs.
Think outside of the box and design your own miniature pond for your balcony garden. Add a few lily pads and the result is an aesthetic, lively vibe.
A complementary color scheme like this is a great way to add an element of intriguing uniformity to your balcony garden. A combination of different flowers and various planter sizes can be a great way to add some beautiful contrast.
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