Who doesn't want to have a balcony adorned with plants throughout the summer? Even if Romanian balconies are not very spacious, those who live in apartment buildings can create a mini garden in these spaces. If you are considering transforming your balcony into a small oasis of greenery, it is best to plan some details in advance.
Do you want to grow ornamental plants or edible plants? Here are some tips regarding these types of arrangements:
Ornamental Plants
The most common flower species that can be easily planted on a balcony are: carnations, trailing petunias, oleander, hydrangeas, begonias, pansies, daisies, or marigolds. Regardless of the species you choose, they require minimal care.
They need to be exposed to natural light, planted in pots or planters, watered regularly, and treated with various fertilizers.
Bamboo bushes offer an enchanting view wherever they are placed, and if you want to bring a bit of Asian culture to your home, decorate your balcony with bamboo bushes.
The variety with the most aesthetically pleasing appearance is Phyllostachys Aurea. It is an exotic plant native to southeastern China and is known as golden bamboo because its leaves turn yellowish when exposed to natural light.
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Edible Plants
The concept of urban farming is just beginning in our country, but there is a gradual increase in the number of people who want to grow their own varieties of aromatic plants, tomatoes, or peppers. The most common aromatic plants that can easily develop on a balcony are: carrots, oregano, thyme, basil, tarragon, dill, parsley, lettuce, and mint.
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Those who wish to grow such varieties of edible plants on their apartment balcony should consider the size these plants will reach at maturity. Also, they should always keep in mind how they arrange their mini-garden to maintain a pleasant appearance and allow them to properly care for all the plants.
