Turning a balcony into a stunning garden: where do you start?

For those of us who love nature, love flowers and plants, and do not have a big garden, the balcony is probably the most healing place in the home, bar none.

And creating a balcony garden is undoubtedly the design we are most interested in. Being able to personally create your own cozy, plant-wrapped balcony garden - does it not get you pumped up with excitement?

So how do you create a beautiful and practical small balcony garden and sit back and enjoy a comfortable, leisurely little life?

We offer the following options for your reference~~

Step 1

- Determine the balcony'suseandform—

A tiny balcony can be a mini garden, a lounge, a small dining bar, or even a small playground for pets, but before deciding on the type of balcony garden, you need to first plan out the balcony's main use.

If your home has only one small balcony, then it is recommended to prioritize practicality:simple paving+ potted plants + lightweight outdoor furnitureis the best combination.

Clothes drying, laundry room, leisure break, ensuring daylight... do not underestimate the role of the balcony.

For some families with multiple balconies and a larger area, they can create an ornamental landscape balcony based on the owner's preferences.

Tip

In fact, for most households, it is recommended to choose a balcony that is mainlypractical. Below, let us talk about the specific methods for creating a small balcony garden~

Step 2

—Choosing the paving—

When it comes to paving, you might think it is a big project - do not worry, this is not a necessary step, but if your balcony's original paving is very dull, then you can consider using interlockingWPC flooringoranti-corrosion wood flooringfor paving.

WPC flooring and anti-corrosion wood flooring are relatively lightweight, rich in color and texture, and easy to install. You only need to search the keyword on Taobao to find abundant materials, and the price is about 200 yuan to 300 yuan per sq m. Considering that the average home balcony area is not too large, the paving cost can be kept very low, while the effect after laying can be very ideal -

A balcony with paving can let you walk on it barefoot, or place some cushions and throw pillows. And regardless of whether outdoor flooring is laid, after cleaning up, you can place somerugson the balcony, which is both beautiful and adds an outdoor resting space.

Tip

It should be noted that rugs placed outdoors should be chosen in a style with a coarser texture and a flat surface - as Mom would say, stain-resistant and not easy to damage. The currently popularlinen-cotton rugsorseagrass rugsare good choices.

Step 3

- Choosing outdoor furniture -

Besides being beautiful, balcony furniture should also follow the principles of beinglightweight、and easy to clean. Lightweight small tables and chairs can instantly turn the balcony into a lounge, and can also be easily moved and put away when needed, freeing up space.

You can also make full use of the balcony's vertical space, placing shelving, bookshelves, or even small table boards there.

Step 4

- Choosing plants and planters -

Since it is a "balcony garden," plants are of course the main event~ Considering the area and functionality of a home balcony, Xiao Y recommends using thecontainer gardenform to arrange plants - in plain terms, using a certain number of flower pots to grow plants rather than a flower bed.

As the carrier for plants, planters are not better just because they are colorful and oddly shaped. To make the overall look more beautiful and harmonious, Xiao Y suggests choosing flower pots with similar colors and textures, arranged at varying heights. The currently popular cement planters, coarse pottery planters, or grouped black-and-white planters are good choices.

A combination of potted plants at varying heights

Although the balcony is small, there is plenty of vertical space. Besides flower stands and shelving, the balcony walls and railings can also be put to use. Such wall-mounted flower pots and flower stands can be found in larger flower markets, or by searching the keywords"wall-mounted flower pots", "multi-tier flower stands"on Taobao, and the prices are very affordable.

Tip

Plants suitable for growing on the balcony:

Medium and large:Philodendron selloum, Monstera deliciosa, Indian rubber plant, Michelia alba, Buddha's hand, African jasmine, bird of paradise, bamboo fern...

Small:Gardenia, jasmine, wax begonia, bromeliad, asparagus fern, aloe, pothos...

Vines and trailing plants:Ivy, lipstick plant, wire grass, cypress vine, morning glory, climbing rose, honeysuckle...

Note:Most ornamental small succulents, although drought-tolerant, cannot withstand harsh sun exposure, so they should not be placed on the balcony for long periods.

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