Top Grow Your Own Tips

Whether you have a small balcony in the urban jungle, or a large garden in the countryside, the size of your space shouldn’t be restrictive. The key is to plan and be innovative in order to achieve the look you want. Here are some useful tips to help easily create a perfect patch.

What to grow on your balcony

Opt for a couple of climbing container plants so that you are not limiting space with pots covering the entire floor. These can be placed in any season and can really heighten the senses, adding colour and sweet smells all year round. You can attach the climbers to a bold trellis, or simply use wires and string to attach it to the surface and encourage its upward growth. This tactic will instantly add significant height to the space, whilst also allowing you to cover any unattractive walls or railings by adding a selection of colours. 

Grow your own in the city

You don’t need a garden to cultivate crops – purchase some large planters to give fruit and veg the best chance to grow in these limited conditions. Courgettes, sweet peppers, strawberries and many more crops will all thrive on a balcony as long as they are given attention and are placed in sunny positions. If you only have a window ledge, create a green haven full of delightful smells by growing herbs in window boxes. Plant a selection to ensure you always have fresh ones available to complete a favourite dish.

Small garden ideas

If your area is mainly lawn or paving with limited soil, opt for some raised beds in a sunny corner to help bring the garden to life. Creating a new space might require a few new tools to complete the job, but you don’t want these to clutter the area. A small shed or storage bench can be the perfect place to store tools. Raised beds are ideal for crop rotation, while hanging baskets are a great way to make use of any available height.

Large garden options

If you want to entertain in an outdoor space, install a patio or decking area. This should be placed in a position that receives the most sun during the times you would want to spend outdoors. Topiary, fruit trees and bamboo are all a great addition for gaining some medium height on the patio, and these can thrive in positions that receive four to five hours of sun or fewer. Consider adding a plant-based focal point to a section of your garden using perennials. Create a range of different beds to grow with the seasons, along with planting a fruit tree or bush to further make your space a real kitchen garden. With a large area, planning is key to make the most out of the sunny and shady spots with the right types of vegetation.

These are just a few tips to show how much can be done outside to create a green haven that suits you.
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