Are you stuck with a balcony garden layout that is boring? If so, take this valuable time to breathe new life into your balcony garden. By adding some living space to your apartment balcony. No matter what size your balcony is, there’s still room for plants. Try growing perennial flowers or herbs in containers.

Or perhaps you want something a bit more substantial. Perennials are the best way to go. Check out the Perennial Plants section in the Plant encyclopedia. Choose plants that require minimum maintenance and can tolerate mild to moderate climates. If you plan on planting perennials, select plants that don’t grow much larger than three feet. Some perennials such as Juniper and Pomegranate will spread widely when planted on the balcony.

One of the main things to consider when planning your balcony garden layout is what type of container do you want to use. If you have young children or pets, choose containers that allow the plants to climb. Placing baskets, potted planters, or hanging pots on your balcony is also a good idea. Not only will these pots keep the plants safe from predators, they will help add some color as well as moisture to your backyard.

One of the worst problems that can happen to a backyard garden is mold and mildew. To avoid this problem, you should only put pot herb plants in containers. To prevent mildew, you should clean containers regularly. You can put a few drops of bleach in the water and rinse several times a month to get rid of existing mold and mildew. This will prevent the growth of aphids.

To create a small balcony, you will need two to three pots on each wall. One pot for each height of your balcony railing. You can place a variety of climbers on the balconies as well to help with the climbing plants on the vertical garden. However, most climbers tend to be too heavy and they break down over time.

Most people use fountains to provide shade and beauty in their gardens. A good looking balcony would combine a fountain and small patio pots. The fountain can be placed next to plants as well. When selecting the pots for your balcony, go with ones with a good size so that the fountain and plants don’t stick out on the balcony.

Pots that are used outdoors can be replaced with ones indoors when using a balcony garden. Many indoor plants and potted plants are designed to survive in a dry environment. For example, the pots used to hold roses were typically clay or ceramic. With a small balcony garden, the pots used can be plastic, planter boxes, or any other suitable container that allows air flow.

However, when using plants and potted plants indoors, make sure that they have been properly acclimatized to grow in specific temperatures. This is especially important if your balcony is raised above your kitchen or sleeping area. When purchasing plants for your balcony, look for plants that will grow well with different growing conditions and have the ability to survive in temperatures from freezing, to boiling, to humidity, and hot weather. Proper preparation and implementation of your balcony garden design will yield beautiful results.

To begin, determine where you want the plants to go on your balcony. By planning where you want to plant your garden, you can better choose what plants you need for your garden. In addition, you will know which plants are best for your particular climate. However, for a small balcony, you can plant most flowering plants upside down.

If you are planning a vertical garden, such as potted plants on a raised frame, the same rules still apply. The most important factor for your balcony garden layout is choosing the right containers. To help with your decision process, it is beneficial to think of your garden as a puzzle. Think of the pots as pieces of that puzzle – each pot fits into the next, until you have the complete frame you desire. Consider purchasing the appropriate pot for your climate, and then choose plants based on the pot size and the type of root system that are preferred by the plants.

Finally, after you have selected your plants and have planted them in the spaces that you have chosen, consider using soil that complements your plants. You want the soil to be a good match to the plants and soil structure you have chosen. The correct type of soil will help the plants stay healthy and grow fast. Before long, you will have a gorgeous new balcony that you will love.