Beautify the balcony with plants – 24 ideas for balcony design.

Even the smallest balcony can be seen as a pretty garden. Hanging baskets and planters can soften the hard lines of railings, while vines and creepers can transform bare walls into living paintings. If there is not enough space on the balcony, arrange flowers in pots or surround the whole balcony with beautiful plants. We have gathered some balcony design ideas and suggestions for decorating a balcony with plants.

Great ideas for balcony design

Balconies are small and usually simple, so making the most of the available space is important. When arranging plants, pay attention to where the sunny and shaded areas are during the day. More specific conditions, such as wind direction, wind strength and drainage, should also be considered.

Ideas for designing and decorating the balcony

Large numbers of potted plants on a balcony require adequate support. Check your pots every few years to ensure the support is still stable. A wooden planter may be better than many separate pots. Flowers have more space in a planter and can grow better. When identical planters are arranged in a line, they can act as a decorative frieze. In modern minimalist design, identical containers are often placed in a row. Instead of flowers, you can also use hedges or ornamental grasses.

Arrange flower pots vertically.

Flowering shrubs provide a quick and effective way to add intense color to a design. Most balcony plants in containers can be planted alone or combined with low shrubs such as evergreens and small conifers. Flowers along the lower edge of the balcony always work well. Popular choices include nasturtiums, begonias and semperflorens. Medium-height plants such as ageratum, gazania, impatiens, dusty miller, snapdragons and zinnias add height. Petunias, lobelia and verbena are very suitable for baskets or boxes, either alone or with evergreens.

Small cozy balcony.

Interesting effects can appear when you combine plants with culinary herbs, perennials and vines. Sweet peas are popular climbing plants because of their beautiful colors, pleasant fragrance and long flowering period. Geraniums are evergreen perennials from South Africa. Because they flower from early summer to late autumn, geraniums are very suitable for containers, hanging baskets and boxes. In winter, however, geraniums may need protection from frost.

Folding furniture for a small balcony.

The shape, style and material of the plant container play an important role in the overall composition. An old ceramic or metal planter can look mysterious and minimalist. Plastic containers can be completely covered by trailing leaves or flowers.

Boxwood.

When it comes to potted plants, be careful if space is limited. These plants grow more slowly than those in a garden and rarely reach their full potential size. From time to time, transplant them into a larger container and refresh the soil. Because nutrients in potting soil are limited, regular watering and fertilizer are essential, especially in summer when the soil dries out quickly.

Building a wooden planter.

Carpet and maximum comfort.

Small, beautiful green balcony.

Garden and BBQ.

Grow strawberries on the balcony.