As someone who has always loved everything interior design-related, I cannot rest until a home feels right and I am really passionate about helping others get there too, no matter what their living situation, style, or budget may be. Collapsible watering cans are great space savers for balcony gardens because they flatten when not in use. You'll need to ensure the weather conditions are right and that you acclimatize them properly but once they are all out there, you'll have a gorgeous, tropical outdoor display.

If your location is too noisy, a burbling fountain or some wind chimes may help add a bit of soothing sound to the background noise. Now’s the perfect time to sow vegetable seeds, and with just a few pots on a balcony, you can look forward to harvesting fresh, flavoursome vegetables and herbs. Keep in mind that the hotter and windier the conditions on your balcony, the more frequently you’ll need to water -- sometimes as often as twice a day. Just about any plant you can grow in a container is fair game for a balcony garden, as long as you have the space for it and can give it the appropriate amount of sun or shade.Plants will be sourced from Chorlton Plant Nursery in Manchester and volunteers from Jason's Facebook balcony gardening group will be assisting with the build as well as being on hand to help during the event itself. My job changes constantly and evolves, so the opportunities that have afforded me are far greater than the expectations I had for this career. Pat McAfee is 'sick' of criticism aimed at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce after the Chiefs' AFC title victory: 'Why is everybody so mad?

You probably won’t be able to grow enough food to meet all your needs, but some pole beans, a pot of lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and a pepper plant or two will give you a fresh taste of summer. Our ethos is to maximise the potential of your space, however large or small, whilst always acknowledging the level of maintenance that is best suited for your lifestyle. Planting balcony gardens can also be more complicated because there is no soil to directly plant into, pick a dedicated spot for an oversized planter and add some charm and personality to your balcony. to choosing imaginative containers (such as an old watering can or wood crate), the entire process can be an adventure.Geldin says that if you are working with a small balcony, you are better off choosing dwarf varieties or veg and plants that naturally take up less room. She has also appeared in a number of TV programmes including Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Garden, London Live and Kirsty’s Homemade Christmas. Many balconies are windy and exposed – delicate petals get ripped from flowers, while moisture is whipped out of leaves. With a background in architecture, Cate also works with homeowners to bring calm and clarity to their interior spaces, with simple solutions that can evolve with them – from full makeovers to furniture sourcing. In addition to the square footage of your balcony, there may be other restrictions that will limit what you can plant and where.

I suppose I did in the early years and I think like anything it takes time for you to gain knowledge, but I also think it motivates you to move forward and accomplish more. It’s fundamentally about trying to transform a small space into everything you would feel in a real garden adding a little bit of ‘wow’ factor. So I decided to make a Youtube Channel documenting my learnings to help others with container gardening. Last year’s high yield tumbling tomato bonanza was great for our summer salads, but there was barely room for me to sit with a cuppa without feeling like I was being attacked by fuzzy foliage. Isabelle Palmer is the author of Modern Container Gardening, published by Hardie Grant released in March 2020.

If a convenient water source is far from reach, make life easier by growing plants with low water requirements, such as cacti and succulents.

Products shown, tagged or featured on YouTube by creators are sold by merchants and are subject to merchant's terms and conditions. King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark wave to well-wishers as they attend the first Sunday service of the. If you have access to a balcony, rooftop, terrace, or patio, you can still grow a wide range of veggies, herbs, perennials, flowers, and vines in containers! Ashley Park shares a hug with Emily In Paris star Lily Collins as she is 'recovering and resting in Paris'. EXCLUSIVEKate is reunited with her three children for the first time in two weeks after leaving hospital.She grew up in Worcestershire, then moved to London to study at Chelsea College of Art and Design, embarking on a degree in Economics before working in PR.