Want to build a balcony garden? Here are some tips
What's the story
Everyone loves the idea of having a nice and breezy garden at home, but the serious lack of space in modern-day apartments always gets in the way.
Don't lose hope though, you can use that handy balcony space to turn it into a makeshift garden, that's both therapeutic and a great value addition to your home.
Here are tips to design a balcony garden.
Tips 1,2
Get green/wooden flooring; Make use of the railing
Flooring: Ditch the tiles and the regular rug. To start building your balcony garden, go for an artificial green carpet or turf rug. You can also consider wooden flooring for a classy edge.
Railing: You need to maximize the space in your balcony garden. For this, install a shelf or hanging flower boxes along the railing of your balcony to create some extra space.
Tips 3,4
Make seating arrangements; Consider installing a shelf
Seating: Leave enough space for a table and a couple of chairs, preferably at the center of the balcony so you can have a little tea break in your humble garden from time to time.
Shelf: Well, don't fill up your balcony floor, remember that you need space to walk around too. Arrange an old shelf to stack up more plants, if need be.
Tips 5,6
Think about other decorations; Light up your garden
Decoration: Plants aren't the only thing that make a balcony garden attractive. Look for other decorative items such as statues, lanterns, candlesticks, or some hanging decor, to build the prettiest balcony in the neighborhood.
Lighting: What's the use of all those plants and decoration if you can't see any of it during night time? Give your balcony decent lighting so it never looks dull.