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I have a small; balcony in my apartment. any idea for planting

8 years ago

Small balcony off my sitting room. Needs some planting. any ideas

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hannah_costigan75
8 years ago
Hi Anne, you could choose different styles depending on what you like, i.e buxus balls (evergreen) in containers for a formal look / contrast with a large geranium. Or less topiary, use steel troughs to plant up some tall billowing grasses. E.g Miscanthus morning light, or Stipa tenuissima and Verbena bonariensis - easily found in garden centres.. hope this helps..
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Nicola Noller
8 years ago
Anne, don't forget to consider in which direction your balcony faces and whether it will be windy. Different plants thrive in different places. Maybe consider some pots of herbs? Parsley, mint and rosemary not only look pretty, they are easy to grow and they taste good too!
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Angela Keegan Interior Stylist
8 years ago
I would grow one or two evergreens in pots so you have some winter interest and then, depending on how sunny your balcony is in summer, try some herbs as previously suggested and also tubs of edibles such as tomatoes and strawberries. Depends how much time you have to look after the plants. Things like pelargoniums are colourful and thrive on very little watering, but won't last through the winter.

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