Do you feel like you haven't used your balcony's full potential? So what if it's too small for entertaining purposes? Instead of filling it up with brooms and unused items – you can turn it into a luscious urban garden. And as a matter of fact, now is the perfect time to start a container garden. The weather is sunnier, the air fresher – you have all the necessary ingredients to start planting! And by the time summer comes around, you'll be treated to a harvest of aromatic herbs, and juicy, organic vegetables and fruit ready to be savoured. If you're ready to grow your own urban garden, here's how to do it.
Pick the Right Containers
When choosing balcony planter boxes for your garden, make sure to go for something that offers plenty of depth for promoting root growth. Unlike ornamental plants, vegetables and fruit need a lot of container space to grow properly. Usually, a planter that's 18-25cm deep is ideal for root development. If you are worried about forgetting to water your garden, or simply are too busy to do so regularly, going for self-watering balcony planter boxes can prove to be a great solution. These planters come with a water reservoir at the bottom which can provide the plants with weeks-worth of moisture and save you from worrying about watering them frequently.
Provide Great Soil
Choose Container-friendly Plants