A touch of boldness and good organization can turn a small terrace or balcony in a refuge full of peace and beauty. Often the balconies and small terraces are spaces with frequent winds, with a lot of shade or with a lot of sun, but despite these limitations we will be able to create our own garden cozy and easy to maintain.
The overall plan is important and you will need to pay attention to every detail. The style, colors and decoration you give it are of great importance, since these well-chosen factors will give a feeling of harmony and balance, on the other hand, if you choose badly you will risk showing an overloaded and disorderly space.
Some basic tips for creating a garden on the terrace or balcony are the following:
- Avoid placing pots or decorative elements in the walkway, so that the simple fact of watering your plants will not be annoying.
- Take a good look at the irrigation conditions, that is, you should organize yourself so that water does not fall on your neighbor below or that it does not fall down the wall leaving stains on the building.
- Choose annual or perennial plants, adapted for planting in pots.
- Choose the right size pots, ideally with a few holes to ensure good drainage.
Take advantage of every inch
A good garden in a small space does not have to be disorganized, it will be enough to choose the most suitable place for each pot or decorative element, you may even have to try several times until you find the balance you want.
Your balcony or terrace will be seen more deeply if you place the cool colored plants in the background. If what you want is to accentuate its width, you should place warm-colored plants in the front or create different points of interest in which the view is focused.
