If you have recently purchased an apartment and have decided to make use of the balcony as another room, then apartment gardening may be for you. Not only is it extremely relaxing but you can benefit from a lower cost monthly apartment rent as well as enjoy an attractive balcony garden. In addition, if you are fortunate enough to have a large balcony, then this is an even greater addition to your apartment! However, there are a few steps that must be followed before putting in a balcony garden, apartment gardening, or anything else that claims to involve “balcony gardening”. Hopefully these tips will be to help you get started!
For this brief article, we will focus on planning, preparation and placing your plants and pots in your garden. If you have ever gardened in a balcony or other outdoor area, then you probably have a pretty good idea how the whole process goes. Basically, you have a plot (usually on a concrete slab), then you will need to dig some holes for your pots and plants, and place the soil in the holes. You will then plant seeds and seedlings into the soil and then after the plants begin to grow, weeds will need to be removed.
There are many different types of balcony gardens, but they usually consist of two areas: the hanging planter and the ground level planter. The hanging planter usually has plants on it from short to long range plants, whereas the ground-level planter will contain mostly shrubs and smaller plants. Once these areas have been covered, you will have created your balcony garden.
The next step involves selecting which plants you are going to use in your new balcony garden. These plants are normally placed in the center of the wall, with planters strategically placed around the outside of the wall. However, if you are in an apartment building and do not have a lot of space for hanging planters, then you may want to look at using trellises. Some apartment complexes have raised floors that provide great places for hanging plants.
Once you have decided what type of hanging planters and plants you will use in your balcony garden, the second step is to select the materials for your garden. You will need to choose between using bricks or stones, as well as choosing between plastic and wood planters. If you live in an apartment, then you may have to do without any soil. However, if you live in a home with a great deal of soil, then using stone planters or plastic pots will be fine, as it will allow the water to drain properly.
If you have a large balcony, then a small patio may be just what you need. Usually, a small patio is built inside an apartment, and it consists of a balcony and patio area. Most apartments already have plants, so all you will need to do is install your DIY garden. This is also a great way to increase living space value and make the apartment more attractive to potential buyers.
If you are looking to build the garden in an apartment where there is no patio, then the best solution would be to create a concrete and wooden deck, which can also be used to install the hanging planters. If you choose this option, then you will need to determine how much you can spend on the deck, and make sure that the deck fits in with the style of the apartment. A small deck may be the perfect place for a small patio garden, as it will give you plenty of room to walk around and plant your flowers and plants. However, if you have an apartment with a large balcony, then a bigger patio would be better.
As mentioned before, DIY gardening has become increasingly popular because of its ability to provide low maintenance gardens, as well as increase living space value. You can purchase plans and kits to build most of these backyard areas yourself, and you don’t need to be a master gardener to do so. You may even be surprised at the amazing varieties of plants that you can grow! In addition to hanging plants, you can also install a small waterfall or fountain, grow herbs, trees and flowers, and create unique landscape designs that are unique to you. Whether you decide to use a DIY kit or create the garden yourself, be sure to invite neighbors to come help you out, and enjoy the benefits of a beautiful green backyard!