For those who have small apartments, DIY small balcony gardening can be a challenge. Since most apartments are so small, space is at a premium. This means that you want to include as many different plants as possible in your small balcony garden. However, since you are limited by space, many DIY small balcony gardening ideas involve creative, yet inexpensive solutions.
For a tiny balcony, you could grow any number of pretty flowers including herbs, peppers, squash, peas and roses. You could also construct a nice looking raised patio along the balcony that will contain a built in grill, seating area and maybe even a small covered container garden. Some apartment gardeningists have created an ingenious solution for small apartment gardens. They have created small raised flowerbeds along one wall of their apartment and placed some beautiful potted plants in the flowerbeds.
Potted plants make the apartment feel more like a home and are very easy to take care of. They also allow you to introduce exotic plants that you would not normally have in your apartment. If you really want to go all out, plant tropical plants on both walls. They will make the balcony or patio seem even more like a tropical sanctuary.
You will also need some pots to put your small but beautiful garden in. Try getting a pot that matches the colors of your walls. You can choose from a variety of pots, from terracotta, cast iron and clay pots. You should also consider getting some stake type pots if you are really into DIY apartment gardening.
Once your apartment gardening is complete, try and create a color scheme so that the whole apartment looks pleasant. Use plants that have similar colors and textures. If you cannot decide which plants to use, then think about using tropical plants because they tend to grow really well. You may also want to use some plants that are hardy, these will make your small balcony garden look bigger and healthier. Also make sure you water your plants well during the dry months and follow any fertilizer recommendations on the plant packaging.
There are many other simple but elegant DIY small balcony garden plans that anyone can follow. If you want to have an extremely unique living space, I would highly recommend the plans written by Rosemary Tisdale. These plans are gorgeous and provide beautiful, lush gardens even with just a few plants.
Rosemary uses all natural, sustainable resources such as pea gravel, soil from her local grocery store and natural plant foods. By following her simple gardening plan, she has created a beautiful vegetable garden and her apartment is practically maintenance free. Her plants are healthy, attractive and bring lots of joy to her apartment.
Hopefully, you have enjoyed this article on gardening for apartment sizes. Using smaller items such as planters, hanging baskets, rugs and window boxes will greatly enhance any apartment garden and save money at the same time. Check out the links below to find more DIY apartment gardening tips as well as other beautiful backyard landscape ideas.
Using plants from your apartment garden will add value to your apartment and improve the overall curb appeal as well. As mentioned above, organic gardening will save money and help the environment. One good idea is using plants from your apartment to accent your deck or patio furniture. You may have beautiful seasonal plants that you keep in pots on the deck. Just be sure to water these plants well in order to keep them growing.
Another great idea is to use the plants in your apartment garden to replace those that you give away. Rosemary is very useful for replacing shrubs in the yard as it can be used in many different ways. For example, it can be used to keep small trees in bloom around your apartment. If you have potted plants that do not bear fruit, you can use the Rosemary leaves to decorate your table and vases.
A third option would be to use your apartment garden as a gift for someone else. This is a great idea for apartment dwellers as it shows thoughtfulness. You could make a nice arrangement of plants for your girlfriend or wife. Even if you live with your boyfriend or girlfriend, it is always nice to receive presents from them. That is another reason why it is a good idea to plant small plants in your apartment garden.
There are also DIY small balcony garden ideas that you can try. They include building or buying a small balcony garden shed. This shed may be purchased at a garden center or you could design and make your own. Just be sure that it includes a window that looks out to the balcony area. This way, you will be able to enjoy the fresh air even without the hustle and bustle of the rest of your apartment.