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Re-wilding your balcony


Tiny Tips to Transform Tiny Spaces! 


Having a balcony does not mean you are limited when it comes to growing plants or creating a place for biodiversity to thrive. For SO many of us balconies are our only private outdoor space, so it is important we feel confident about how we can transform these spaces into little havens of paradise! 

From natural screening, lighting & herbs, here are a few low-cost simple solutions to add to your balcony, to make it your special place to enjoy. 

Tips for Tiny Spaces: 

Utilise vertical space 

Add a few hanging pots, or trellis to your balcony as a way of adding plants without taking up additional floor space. Vertical space is essential to unlocking your garden, whilst also creating privacy. Climbers will thrive if they have something to climb up. 

A wild solution to balcony screening 

 Do you want to add more privacy to your balcony without adding an ugly fence? 

Grow climbing plants along your railing or wall in troughs or pots!  Choose flowering plants that bees and butterflies will love. 

As tried and tested by @igotweekendplants wild flower planting in pots provides a gorgeous natural screen whilst also introducing colour and insect interest to your balcony.

Add Water 

Water features come in all different sizes, so it will be easy to find the perfect fit for your balcony. The sound will create an area of tranquillity, but also help to attract birds in need of a drink. Adding water will also allow you to introduce different species on your balcony. 

Grow your own herbs

Find a wooden crate or a large pot, add some soil, place your favourite herbs in rows and watch them grow! Find out more tips at: rhs.org.uk/advice/herbs. 

Bird feeders don’t have to be large!

Stick a feeder to your window, or create mini bird kebabs to hang from your railing. 

Day - Night 

Lastly don't forget your balcony can transition from day to night. Utilise the ceiling of your balcony to add hanging lights, creating a space for an alfresco evening drink.. 


I would love to see all of our bespoke creations and designs, so please send your balcony gardens and further tips to me at emmaatkinsongardendesign on Instagram. 

Happy balcony gardening! 

Emma :-) 


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