If you are not one of those lucky people that own a huge garden or indeed a garden at all, it doesn’t mean you can’t be a gardener. There are some great alternative ‘gardens’ that you could think about.
To get you inspired, we’ve rounded up our favorite gardening projects that will work on even the tiniest patio or balcony. Check it out!
1. Turn a Pallet into a Garden
Using a pallet to create a garden is a great option for those who have very limited space on their balcony.
2. Use a Shoe Organizer for Container Gardening
If you really don’t have the space for a few pots & containers, don’t despair. Use a hanging shoe organizer.
3. Wine Box Herb Garden
Convert wine box into container for lettuce and parsley.
4. Rain Gutter Garden
You can easily grow a variety of plants in the gutters by hanging them from a deck or balcony.
5. Tiered Herb Container Garden
This herb garden is made from a couple of galvanized tubs stacked together.
6. Self-irrigating Planters
If you’re looking to grow larger plants, make these self-irrigating planters from plastic tubs.
7. Hanging Gutter Garden
Gutter gardens are also a great way to take advantage of the vertical spaces. Plus they provide a bit of a natural privacy fence.
8. Patio Umbrella Garden
If you want to incorporate a little green to your patio, you can repurpose a large planter and use it as a holder for your patio umbrella.
9. Vertical PVC Planter
Here’s another great solution for anyone dreaming of a beautiful garden, but with little space to make it happen – easy-to-make vertical PVC planter.
10. Railing Planters
These innovative plants are split into two and make a colourful addition to any balcony.
11. Mason Jar Wall Planter
Just suspend a few empty mason jars onto a plank to make the perfect hanging plants.