If your Locust Grove rental house has a balcony or patio but not much yard space, you can still satisfy your green thumb and grow your very own garden. A balcony garden can be a great way for renters to savor the gift of nature – with or without a yard! All it takes is a bit of planning to make good use of your balcony and patio — a wonderful space that renters definitely enjoy!
Choose Containers
One of the easiest ways to start a balcony garden is to get a large freestanding container, window planter, or railing planter. Depending on how big your balcony is and whether you’re allowed to hang containers on the railing, this can be a great starting point for your new garden.
Potted Perfection
Another alternative for your balcony garden is to use multiple pots in various sizes. Group pots together to create pleasant greenery displays, use plant stands, or line them up along a wall or railing to surround yourself with color. If you want a more colorful experience, go with a variety of pots and styles! You can do whatever you want with pots in your balcony garden — you make it to be whatever you want it to be.
Balcony Blooms
Think of your favorite flower or color. You can use that as inspiration for what kind of plants you can put in pots or containers on your balcony. A rose garden, perhaps? Several varieties of roses work well in pots and containers and can produce gorgeous blooms all season.
Go Vertical
A garden oasis is something you can look into, especially if your balcony is a bit small. You can maximize your vertical space! Hanging planters are a wonderful way to add color and greenery at eye level. Or, invest in some tiered plant stands to create a multi-level display for your garden plants.
Make Watering a Snap
How you layout your balcony garden is significant; however, you’ll need a good plan to keep your plants growing by watering them regularly. If your garden has many plants, consider investing in a large watering can or even a simple drip system. This will make your plant watering a lot more efficient and effective.
Add Extra Shade
There are plants that will wilt under extreme heat. So, if you have a balcony that’s sunny, make sure to add extra shade! All plants need sunshine to thrive, but too much sun can burn foliage and even kill young plants. A nice lattice or sunshade can keep your balcony garden cool during the hottest part of the day.
A few supplies and some great ideas are all it takes to make that balcony garden a beautiful reality for your rental house.
Are you looking to move to a new Locust Grove rental home in the future? Give Real Property Management Anchor a call! We have rental homes perfect for anyone looking for space to grow. You can check out our listings online.
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