Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Facebook WhatsApp Instagram
    SKE LABS
    • Home
    • Education
    • Financial
    • General
    • Health
    • Lifestyle
    • Other
      • Business
      • Fashion
      • Games
      • Law
      • Net worth
      • News
      • Pet
      • Sports
      • Tech
      • Travel
    • Contact Us
      • Write for Us
    SKE LABS
    Home » Blog » Style Your Balcony with Plants
    General

    Style Your Balcony with Plants

    By Elaine StoneAugust 6, 2020Updated:August 17, 2020No Comments3 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp VKontakte Email
    Balcony garden ideas
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Balconies are a popular addition to many inner city homes, especially in urban centres such as Melbourne and Sydney. Relaxing on your balcony not only provides you with a breath of fresh air, but also an ickle of peace and freedom in the midst of a concrete jungle. Having plants on your balcony can turn it into an oasis, but setting it up can be a chore. 

    Factors To Consider

    The first two factors in deciding on the style of your small balcony escape is space and light. If a balcony space is limited, focus on smaller plants that are more unique to create a focal point. Another good idea is to hang plant from the ceiling or have them cover walls to create more green space without sacrificing usable floor and living space. More green is usually good, but you don’t want your plants to be squeezing you out as they grow. You don’t want to place them where they might block too much of the natural sunlight either.

    If the space allows it, a tiny forest might do. However, you need to ensure that each of your plants are reached by the energetic rays of the sun. Express a bit of your own personality in your selection of balcony plants. Add some green cover if you require more privacy, or grow some herbs if you enjoy having fresh ingredients to add to salads or to invigorate your pastas.

    One important factor to keep in mind is that soil, especially when wet, can be very heavy. Make sure you don’t overdo it with additional weight you add to your structure, or you might soon be shelling out for balcony repairs – or worse! For most apartments in urban areas like Melbourne you won’t have enough space for huge plants that require large pots full of soil, but for those of you with rooftop balconies or huge spaces, it would be best to check the structural rigidity before adding too much additional weight.

    Lady harvesting tomatoes

    Plant Placement

    The position of your plants will be determined by the dimensions of your balcony garden, and the current and mature sizes of your chosen plants. Larger plants go better in pots on the ground where they’re in the background to contrast others. From above you can put hanging baskets of ferns, tomatoes, or other cascading plants to fill the gap. Going with artificial lawn is never a bad idea and it adds an extra touch of green to your small space. Here’s containers gardening ideas that can guide you to change small spaces to urband balcony gardens.

    See also  How to Enjoy High Protein Beef Jerky?

    Building your own frame to fit pots vertically saves a lot of space and gives you a balcony garden with minimal floor space. There are many vertical gardening ideas online that’ll suit your walls and can be constructed from materials you can find lying around the home. Beautiful arrangements can be achieved, to create a vibrant and functional talking point for when you have guests visiting.

    Maintenance

    Keeping your plants neat is a meditating activity if done on a regular basis. Plant are quick to steal the heart and before you know it they will become and integral and much-loved part of your home. Regular watering, pruning and trimming will become a part of your routine, and you will reap the rewards in return though your new, peaceful and serene balcony setting. 

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp Email
    Previous Article10 Genius and Affordable Small Kitchen Decorating Ideas
    Next Article Signs of a Very Inefficient HVAC System and What To Do About It
    Elaine Stone

    Related Posts

    Maximizing Your Reach: Tips for Boosting Engagement and Buying Real Instagram Likes

    March 31, 2023

    Experience the Difference: My Review of Using a Sonic Toothbrush

    March 28, 2023

    How to Discovering the Mystery of Mo9hsr-0md0

    March 25, 2023

    Obtain  clearer outlooks: Hillshade LapakGis Explained

    March 24, 2023

    Comments are closed.

    Recent Posts
    • How Important Is a College Degree for a Web Developer?
    • Maximizing Your Reach: Tips for Boosting Engagement and Buying Real Instagram Likes
    • All-Terrain Adventures: Eagle One Pro and Apollo Phantom 2023 Scooters Comparision
    • 5 Simple Tips to Keep Your E-bike Safe from Theft
    • Himiway Pony: The Perfect Solution for Urban Commuting or Weekend Getaways?
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    © 2023 SKE Labs. In collaboration with theskydaily.com ❤️

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.