Who doesn't fancy the idea of luscious foliage surrounding you while you sip on your morning coffee and motivate yourselves to take on the day. I mean, aren't gardens just the best place to unwind? The whiff of fresh and crisp greens takes your mood from drab to fab in an instant and also serve as a visual treat for the eyes, even if you are not a true-blue fan of nature walks. And while majority of us would love to have 24/7 access to a garden, that's certainly not possible if your home isn't on ground level. Your next best bet would be a balcony! Now we are sure most of us already have plants in our balconies so why not give it a little more attention and turn it into the perfect balcony garden of our dreams? So, here we are, sharing ideas for decorating your balcony with plants.
7 Balcony Decoration Ideas With Plants: Ace The Open Garden Of Your Dreams
Use Turf For The Floor
This is an easy-peasy solution for giving your balcony the 'garden look' with the grass. You obviously can't grow grass on your balcony floor, and even if you do, it'l be a task, so we suggest you use turf rugs that are made from green polypropylene fibres to imitate the look of grass. Since turf air dries quickly, it is resistant to water, mold and mildew which makes it pretty low-maintenance. Of course, it doesn't have the same touch and feel as real grass but the low-maintenance and easy to install factors would definitely convince you for opting for them!
Create A Wall Hanging Garden
Create A Theme Among Your Pots And Planters
Install Railing Planters
Install a shelf or hanging flower boxes along the railings to create more space. Plants hung against the balcony railings are ideal for a small balcony because they take up no floor space. Also, they create a picturesque look for the balcony by covering your not-so-interesting railings and enveloping the balcony in beautiful greens or blooms.
Try Growing Climbing Plants
Climbing plants like bougainvillea, ivy, ferns or even money plants are great options if you like the look of climbers. Climbers and wall shrubs are an excellent way to add colour to dull balcony garden walls when planting space is limited. Plus, as they grow really quickly, you don't have to worry about filling up the space with more plants if not needed. However, consider installing a small structure for support or buy a trellis.
A Statement Plant For A Clean Look
Even though the thought of having greenery all around you with countless planters fascinates us, truth be told, they are not easy to maintain and require loads of care to stay intact. And if that's not your thing then don't fret, simply ditch the array of planters for a huge statement pot that covers considerable area and also gives you enough green vibes for your balcony. The plant could by anything you deeply like, a shrub, a flowering plant or even cyperus if you like to keep things basic.
Create A Canopy With Plants
Yes, this will take quite a lot of time to come together but once it does, you will never want to get rid of it! There's something about a canopy in the balcony area that gives it a bougie feel and also does an exceptional job at providing some privacy so your neighbours can't peek while you chill around in your balcony garden. The execution needs a structure made from metal pipes or bamboo sticks or even wooden pillars that can support the canopy top with climbers and crawlers attached over it.
Best Plants For Your Balcony
Devil’s Ivy Or Money Plant
Every Indian household's favourite, although an attractive plant, it should be kept away from direct sunlight in a vertical position on your balcony to avoid scratching the heart-shaped leaves. It should be watered once a week and allowed to filter pollutants from the air before it enters the room.
Spider Plant
Another popular choice, his plant can give any balcony a wild, untamed natural look. Keep the soil moist during the summer, but avoid watering it before it dries out during the winter. Place two pots of this pretty petite plant along the balcony door and step into a whimsically charming balcony!
Rubber Tree
The rubber plant with its majestic deep green leaves is capable of cleaning the air of pollutants, giving you with a place to take more than a few deep breaths before starting your day. Not only will this plant help your air but will also add lots of charm to the view of your balcony. It is recommended to keep it in a bright spot but out of direct sunlight.
Desert Rose
Roses are the most-cherished and beautiful flowers, nothing even comes close honestly. Although you will have to arrange quite a few of them to fill up the space since they occupy very little area, but the good part is that this plant can withstand neglect and is best kept in pairs or bunches. If red or pink flowers make you happy after a long day at work, this is the plant that deserves a permanent spot in your balcony!
Jade Plant
The jade plant is known as the 'friendship tree' and is one of the best outdoor plants. It does not burn in the sun, does not require water, and can thrive in the harshest soils. So, like true friendships, it survives the most trying of times! True friends bring joy into our lives, and this one purifies the air. What more could you want?
Pansy
What makes these flowers an apt choice is that they require very less maintenance. Pansies can be grown even in small wooden boxes in the darkest corners of your balcony so placement issues won't even be a thing. A no-brainer for your balcony if you enjoy fragrance and vibrant flowers that fill your hearts with joy and your balcony with colour!
