I set up a whole garden on my apartment balcony – my new addition should fix a tricky problem I faced last year
THE second time was a charm for an apartment dweller who refused to let some setbacks stop them from growing a garden on their balcony.
They had learned their lesson and even implemented a trick to step up their gardening game.
Redditor Important-banana shared how they were hoping some adjustments would help everything grow better.
“So happy with my balcony setup that we finally put up yesterday!” they said.
They explained some of the planting issues they had previously faced.
“This is my second season at this apartment,” they explained.
“Last season didn’t bear much harvest since being on the third floor created a lot of crosswinds which caused a lot of damage to the plants,” they continued.
“The all-metal railing posed a challenge since it is demagnetized.”
Not one to give up, they now had a new planting plan in place.
“Secured a clear plastic barrier to help reduce wind and zip-tied a wooden lattice to the railing to build the containers up the wall,” they said.
The image they shared showed over a dozen plants hanging on the new wall.
They also decorated the outdoor space with larger potted plants as well as furniture to sit back and enjoy it all.
“Now I just have to wait to see everything grow!” they said.
If you’re inspired to revamp your own garden, Home Depot sells a Solid North American Cherry Lattice Panel Insert for $140.81.
The panel is constructed from furniture-grade North American hardwoods.
The trimmable piece can be cut down to fit any size space.
Made with square edges, it can also be painted.
It is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.
Easy gardening tips to save money, maximize space, and repel pests
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- Banana peels, vinegar, and coffee grounds are often recommended as natural fertilizers.
- Dollar Tree sells four packs of seeds for $1.25.
- Try a vertical planter like Amazon’s Mr. Stacky 5 Tier Stackable Planter, $35 to make more use of a small space.
- Use netting like the Garden Netting Pest Barrier, $8, from Amazon to keep away bugs that eat your vegetables.
- Try sacrificial planting to reduce the use of pesticides and keep pests away from your garden. Deliberately growing certain plants to attract agricultural pests can keep them away from the plants you want to protect. Examples include marigolds, lavender, catnip, and chives.
- For pesky weeds in your garden, the Grampa’s Weeder – The Original Stand-Up Weed Puller Tool with Long Handles, $45, from Amazon is a helpful tool you can use without having to bend over.
All you have to do is add your own touches – and plants.
Others were also impressed with their balcony’s new look.
“The cool thing about gardening is it’s a learning experience every year! Good luck!” said one Redditor.
“That’s so true! Thank you!” they replied.
“Good luck – looks great,” yet another commented.
