The common belief is that if you live in an apartment, you can’t plant anything or keep a garden.
This is, of course, not true.
These days, many people don’t live on landed properties, but in high rise buildings instead.
Therefore, we’re compiling some balcony garden ideas so you can transform your garden space into a green paradise.
Here are some beautiful balcony gardens that others have created.
Hopefully they can inspire you to start your own balcony project, or upgrade the balcony garden you already have.
Balcony Garden Ideas: Escape into Your Tiny Paradise
Hanging Chair or Hammock
When you have a balcony, starting a garden means getting planters and pots.
There are special planters, just like this garden here, that are especially designed to be safely hung over balcony railings. That would be a wonderful space-saving innovation you can add to your balcony garden.
These railing planters can be securely places without any modification needed on your railing or surrounding structures.
Hanging a hammock chair on your balcony gives you more flexible space management, and a more relaxed atmosphere too.
Optimising Spaces
When it comes to balcony gardens, you have to depend a lot on planter boxes and pots.
If you’re a fan of plants and flowers, then do be free to fill your balcony with as many of these planters and pots as possible.
Filling the space with this much of green creates a refreshing burst of energy to your residence.
It’s especially true in Malaysia where we have humid and relatively pleasant weather all year round.
Placing some lightweight garden furniture means that your can enjoy this greenery whenever you want.
Create a Cosy, Organic Setting
Lend a more organic atmosphere to your balcony garden by adding more natural elements and materials.
In the example above, the intrepid owner has added wooden outdoor tiles, as well as woven wicker covers for the metallic balcony railings.
This really ‘softens’ up the garden’s vibes and gives it a more comfortable and cosy feeling.
A key takeaway here is that you can cover brutal elements like metal and concrete with more organic decorations to make your garden look more natural.
Additionally, a soft looking rug and hanging seat with cushions completes the homey setting.
Unique Vertical Planters
Unique multi-layered planters are always a welcomed addition to any balcony garden.
It offers added space for you to plant different things, as well as being the centre-point of your garden.
Additionally, it can function as interesting conversation piece.
Another thing that’s great for balcony gardens are table planters, which are planter boxes with legs. These are much more stable and safe, especially if you have children in your home.
Limited Space Garden
This adorable little garden relies on small wooden benches on which potted plants are placed. Cute little ceramic figurines add cheerfulness to the garden too.
Notice that if your garden is small, having several small plants is more than enough to spruce it up.
One of the best balcony garden ideas here is to use hanging planters to optimise the limited space available.
Get Creative with Balcony Garden Ideas
Just like any other garden, balcony gardens are a chance for you to explore and try out different things.
There are new garden inventions available all the time, and more being innovated as we speak.
Keeping up with gardening trends will lead you to learn about these innovations which will help you create your balcony garden more effectively and easily.
Have fun with your balcony gardens, parents!
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