Balcony Babies
With 60% of the population in Switzerland living in rented apartments, the highest percentage in Europe, there are lots of people for whom a big plant, or anything planted in the ground, just isn’t an option.
If you’re one of these people, read on for our suggestions for great plants that are perfect for small spaces.
Top tips for choosing the right plant for a small space
First of all, check your rental agreement that you are allowed to have any plants inside or outside your apartment, on the balcony or even in the hallway.
Next up, figure out what space you have available – is it just a table top or do you have a balcony? If so, what light does the space get, which way does it face and how easy is it to access? How windy is it? Do you have any weight limits for the balcony that you need to consider?
What would you like to grow? Do you want to be able to eat it? If so, what’s the pollution like where you are? If you’re on a quiet side road, this probably isn’t a problem, but if you’re on a busy main road, then tomatoes or anything soft skinned probably won’t be a great choice.
Last of all, the practical questions - Where will you buy the plants, the pots and the soil, if you need it? How are you going to transport them? Where can you store part-used bags of soil or tools? Do you have access to water and what might happen to your plants when you go on holiday?
It’s worth thinking in advance about your plants and doing some planning before you go shopping and try to go with a list so you come home with some plants you know you can definitely accommodate, as well as the inevitable “extras” that you’ve fallen in love with at the garden centre.
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