| Ever wished to have a nice garden at home, but | | | | like cactus. On the other hand, if your balcony is |
| later realized it is impossible because you live in an | | | | rather shady, pick plants that can live under |
| apartment? Good new for you! | | | | shades. |
| I will tell you how to make your wish come true. | | | | Besides planting flowers, you can opt to plant |
| Follow my tips to create a mini garden on your | | | | potted palms trees. Palm tress will create an oasis |
| balcony and you will discover its magic without so | | | | like atmosphere on your balcony. However, palms |
| much effort. | | | | trees are a bit sensitive to cold weather and they |
| To create an earthy look, you can use small | | | | are a favorite of tree-bugs. |
| containers and pots to form a mini garden at the | | | | You should not stick to just one type of plant or |
| corner of your balcony. You can buy containers | | | | pots. You can plant two or three different type |
| that can easily be hanged on your balcony railing. | | | | of plants and use different size pots to add more |
| You can also hang medium size pots on the roof | | | | character to your mini garden. If your apartment |
| of your balcony, if you have one. However, do | | | | rules allow the installation of fixtures to your |
| refer to your apartment rules before you install | | | | outdoor area, you can even place a mini waterfall |
| any fixtures to your outdoor area. | | | | on your balcony. |
| Be sure to select containers which have good | | | | Creating a mini garden is easy. Maintaining them is |
| drainage. Pick fuss and mess free containers so | | | | a different story. Before creating a mini garden, |
| you would not have to worry much about your | | | | think carefully whether you have the time and |
| mini garden turning into a mosquito breeding | | | | interest to maintain it. Be informed that your |
| heaven. You can place small river rocks around | | | | garden needs to be watered on daily basis and |
| the containers to create a more natural look. | | | | tiny weeds needs to be pulled out every once in |
| These rocks are available in most pet shops, | | | | a while. You will need to fertilize your plants about |
| hardware stores and major supermarkets. | | | | once a month. |
| The flowers or plants you choose to fill up your | | | | If you decide to use these tips on how to create |
| mini garden must be suitable with the surrounding. | | | | a mini garden on your balcony, be sure to keep it |
| If your balcony is exposed to sunlight all day, be | | | | neat and tidy at all times. Do not let your nice |
| sure to place plants that can endure such weather | | | | balcony turned out to be an eye-sore. |