It’s not difficult to transform your tiny apartment balcony into a magical garden paradise. Here are some ideas to spark your imagination and turn your balcony into a magical oasis.
What Dreams Will You Plant?
To start, notice the sun and weather patterns you experience on your balcony. Does it get more than six hours of sun, or is it usually shady? This will affect the kinds of plants you will buy.
For example, if you love cooking and have a sunny balcony, try an herb or vegetable garden. Plant some fragrant herbs like basil, thyme, fennel, and lavender. Enjoy the aromas that drift in when you open the door. Imagine snipping fresh herbs off your sun-drenched balcony to add to your culinary creation.
If your balcony gets little sun, collect shade-loving houseplants to turn your mini mezzanine into an enchanted rainforest understory. Hang plants like ferns to create height, along with potted plants on the floor. A comfy couch or seating area adds to the comfort.
Add Infrastructure To Your Greenery
Additionally, a simple reed fence can hide cold, bare walls. It’s also perfect as a windbreak along your railing. Hang shelves and decorate them with potted foliage. Look for thrifted finds, like small tables or standing shelves. Bare walls are also great backdrops for a live plant wall.
If you want something to tolerate heavier breezes and weather, choose a couple tall fake plants to fill the corners. Then you can concentrate on decorating with live specimens.
And remember your railing. It can easily double as a raised bed garden. This is ideal for older adults or individuals with physical challenges who garden. Hang some planter boxes either facing out or in, depending on your available space.
Defy cool breezes with warm heat and light. Add string lights or even a few Moroccan lanterns to create a soft glow among the greenery. Repurpose those white holiday lights instead of storing them all year. String lights are available at most hardware stores and come in a variety of styles.
Add Warmth and Light
And if you don’t have an outlet, try some battery-operated outdoor string lights to warm up the space. Add a comfy outdoor rug. If you live in a more seasonal climate, add a small space heater. It will keep things balmy on a brisk Fall afternoon. Add comfy blankets, pillows, and candles to complete your cozy nook.
Go For Romance
The Bloomcore and Cottage Chic looks are perfect for an apartment balcony garden. Go all in with romantic cottage flowers in soft, pastel shades. Try flowers like zinnia, vinca, marigold, million bells, and petunia. Mix vining greenery into your boxes for a long, flowing effect. Use vintage-style pots to accent your scene. Add small copper or brass indoor watering cans for the English Bloomcore look.
Remember to incorporate the decor styles you love. This will transform this valuable piece of real estate into an unforgettable outdoor room. You’ll be glad you did!
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