I have never thought myself as particularly lucky, but a Grand National win later, and a competition on The Lifestyle Editor, and I think the tide could possibly be changing. Collapsible watering cans are great space savers for balcony gardens because they flatten when not in use. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Jason explained how his gardening has benefitted his mental health when he was placed on furlough during lockdown.

Arrange beds and larger containers around the outside edges to define the space and spread out the load. As the plants mature, their roots will take up more and more space in the pot, reducing the water-holding capacity of the soil, at the same time that the maturing plant needs more water. 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. Bedding plants also thrive on balconies, you can put out a combination and create a stunning display.If you want that real garden feel, consider DIYing some raised beds so that you can make them bespoke to the space you have and to the plants that you want to grow.

Measure the hours of sun your balcony gets, how much room you have for containers and planters plus, how much protection your plants will have from the elements. Dreams of 10m-tall magnolias have to be set aside, but there are plenty of plants that will flourish in pots on a balcony. Gardening and Creative Business Today, you are publishing your fourth book, have appeared on Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas and manage your own team of garden designers.If you want to be a seasoned balcony gardener, why not pick summertime as your month and bring your houseplants outside?

Creating your own shelter is also an option though, if you have your heart set on less robust plants. If you've run out of space in the garden or have only a tiny balcony then these are the perfect solution. Potted plants also need to be fertilized throughout the season to ensure there are enough nutrients for good quality vegetables. A balcony garden is more compact by nature and should be maintained slightly differently to when growing plants and vegetables in regular garden beds. I love designing small spaces because you can create an instant garden in a short space of time ready to enjoy– I’m really impatient, so having to wait for years for a garden to mature can be frustrating!I believe that a small budget or small space can push us to be even more creative and more intentional with our homes and gardens. 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.

She has also appeared in a number of TV programmes including Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Garden, London Live and Kirsty’s Homemade Christmas. To keep my plastic one from blowing around I had to put big chunk of brick in it when I was done watering and wedge it behind the pots. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. I wanted the balcony to be an extension of my indoor space, but I couldn’t really find anything in that field. In this video I show you what is possible to achieve in a small space container gardening with my end of season vegetable balcony garden tour.Beginner gardener or not, for a better success rate, choose varieties that suit your balcony space and growing conditions. An introvert through and through, Cate is fascinated with how our homes can become our inner sanctuaries, soothing our souls and uplifting our wellbeing.