Balcony Gardening

Balcony gardening is becoming more and more popular. More people are wanting to garden but they don’t have a yard. They have a very limited amount of space. The only outdoor space that they have is a balcony or a garden. Well, where there is a will there is as way. It is very possible to grow and maintain a garden on your balcony. If you are going for a sustainable garden versus an aesthetic garden then you are most concerned with maximizing the space. You are looking to grow food to supplement some of your total food cost; and in today’s economy and rising food cost it is very tempting to start growing your own food.

Just because you decide that your balcony garden is for sustainability doesn’t mean that it still can’t be pretty. A beautiful container garden does not have to be independent of a lush garden that is also edible. If you just do a little bit of good planning you can make balcony gardening productive and beautiful. Instead of planting flowers you just plant all vegetables; you just make sure the arrangement flows well with the space. If you are willing to sacrifice a bit of space you can also ad a small bird fountain or hang a bird feeder. These small additions bring a bit of creative pop to the space and make your balcony or patio garden look and feel more like a real garden in a yard.

Another good idea for your garden and the environment is to start collecting rain water. It is very easy and it saves you money and it saves the earth wasted water. Usually when planning a large garden or a farm it is ideal for you to be close to a water source; for example; lakes, rivers or wells are all perfect constant water sources. If you have a balcony garden and you live in a condo you more then likely pay for your water. Well that ads up. If you keep a couple of rain barrels you can easily begin collecting rain water. Besides if you keep it all outside, you don’t have to lug a watering can through your home so there is no risk of spilling and cleaning during the watering process,

You can enjoy a beautiful balcony container garden that is sustainable as long as you believe you can. Just take some time to research and plan. Also don’t forget to use your imagination. Get it done. If you want to read more about balcony gardening check out http://www.urban-gardening-made-easy.com/balcony-garden/