5 Common Balcony Gardening Problems and Tips to Solve them
12.06.2023 - 09:13
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Usually a balcony facing North or East is left empty or used as a “warehouse”: Brooms, rugs, various storage materials are piled up there to utilize the space.
Is it the right way to use a balcony? A big no! Balcony is an only open space in most of the apartments and flats and you should use it wisely.
How to Fix it?
What to Grow!
Read our planting guide for North and East facing balconies to know what to plant there.
If your balcony receives no direct sun and it is completely shady then read on our informative post on the plants you can grow without sun.
Somehow if your balcony receives 2 – 4 hours of direct sunlight and you want to grow food there, find out the herbs and vegetables you can grow in shade.
Also Read: Balcony Gardeners To Stop Water Dripping
South and West facing balconies are exposed to full sunlight for most of the day. It’s a good thing but keep in mind that the plants grown in garden can freely expand their roots, whereas potted plants have limited space to grow and they depend on you for watering and nutrients.
So it is essential to water constantly and regularly, providing more nutrients time to time and do proper maintenance on a balcony facing South or West.
How to fix it?
What to grow!
Luckily you can grow almost any plant you like to. From citruses to dwarf apple trees and roses to petunias, there are lots of options available. For more information see our guide on South and West facing balcony plants.
Also Read: Best Flowers for Balcony Garden
It is a common problem with most of the balcony gardeners.
How to fix it?
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Often you want to hide a structure that serves as a wall or railing on your balcony because you want to add more privacy or hide an element due to its