Growing garden plants on a balcony is not difficult, but every plant should receive its necessary dose of sunlight, fresh air, and space to grow well. On a few square meters of our urban balconies, we want to place as many plants as possible while preserving the conditions they need to thrive. This is where imagination and creativity come into play.
I’ve gathered several interesting ideas, each of which can be easily implemented at home.
Use any type of container for planting. You’ll find plenty of teapots in your grandparents’ cabinets, left over from the times when everything was purchased for future use. They’re also easy to hang.
Though not exactly a balcony option, this is such a charming idea! The holes in the bricks are already there, so planting poses no challenge.
Reusing unused materials. It leaves a lasting impression and is not hard to figure out how it’s done. You might need to enlist the help of a handy man. :)
Another recycling idea: a little green drawer garden on your balcony.
I have an entire bag of crocheted doilies stored away. I think these make great hanging pots for plants.
Box frames—an elegant and convenient shelf for plants.
Plastic pipes have been used in hydroponics for quite some time.
Wooden pallets from the supermarket—they can even serve as a bed frame, let alone for growing plants.
Building such a hanging shelf isn’t difficult, and it looks very stylish!
A fascinating and effective solution for a balcony garden—though it might be pricey, you can definitely build such a stand yourself.
Repurposing construction mesh for a home vegetable garden.
Drain pipes—lightweight, inexpensive, and convenient. Why not use them on our balconies as well?
You can place a sturdy plastic bag inside a burlap sack—even perfect for planting potatoes!
If you have experience with creative ways to arrange plants on a balcony, share them in the comments.
