If your real estate is not very big you still can create a garden and maintain it. You are able to plant a garden even on the small patios or on the balcony of your apartment. If you love plants, use your imagination and learn simple gardening skills and your balcony can become the most favorite part of your home.
As with any garden it is necessary to provide sun, water and the appropriate climate. If your balcony is located between two other balconies you can create a shady oasis in order to make it more private. If your balcony is on the sunny side you should select sun-loving plants. To lower the heat you should install a small water feature. As soon as your balcony is prepared you can start planting.
Due to the fact that the space in the balcony is very small you need to choose only small plants, props and features. Find the plants that require less maintenance and don’t buy species which are bushy and aggressive. You should create a small beautiful garden such as container herb garden. You can mix attractive greenery with amazing fragrant herbs. They will make your balcony a quiet place for retreat.
 Here are some props and kinds of plants which can be beneficial for the balcony herb garden:
1) You can fill wrought iron plant stand with small stone containers of thyme, oregano, marjoram, lemon grass, rosemary
2) You can place lavender in a long stone container on the top of a small wrought iron bench
3) The furniture for the balcony can be a small wrought iron table and chairs set
4) Put an oil lamp on the table
5) Hang perennials in baskets in shades of purple
Oriental garden style is an ideal choice for the balcony garden. Give the preference to small and simple props and plants with Oriental sensibilities. For your Oriental garden you should involve natural materials like wood, stone and water. With the help of these materials you can create a Zen-like balcony retreat.
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