It doesn’t matter if you have a spacious terrace or a small balcony; there is always room for a corner of nature. A balcony or a terrace is something that not many people have, but which many want, not only at home, but also in commercial spaces, such as restaurants or offices. A few potted plants, a green wall or a vertical garden and a few well-chosen decor elements will certainly make a difference on warm summer evenings.

The success of your terrace or balcony garden will depend on how well you choose the plants and know their peculiarities; service that we can help you with if you want to enjoy plants without worries.

Vertical garden: grow your own little oasis of herbs

Choose a sheltered area on the balcony that gets plenty of sunlight during the day. Select suitable herbs such as rosemary, oregano, basil or bay. Wooden pallets, old bookshelves or floor planters can help you play with vertical space.

Add height and privacy

Instead of installing screens or curtains, hang large hanging pots. That way you will also block prying eyes. You can use locally produced macrame hangers and choose hardy plants such as ferns, succulents and spider plants.

Use pots to create a seating area

An array of potted plants in different colors add a delicious touch to the urban escape.

Add lattice fences and ivy walls

Specific plants used for this decoration include ivy, clematis and climbing hydrangea.

Create points of interest

Spark conversation over a coffee on the terrace with lemon trees, calamondin and olive trees. For commercial spaces, a patio can be the value-added element that draws crowds or provides customers or employees with a chill-out area.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to make a big statement in a small space. Many people end up with small pots and plants that have no impact on the space because they are afraid to choose bigger ones. As a general rule, the larger the pot, the less watering is needed.

With love,

F L O R A L  S O U L 🌿