Living in an apartment means that space is at a premium. How can you still enjoy a garden when you don’t have a yard? Make use of your balcony and turn it into a space that you can enjoy. The following decorating tips will help you as you make your garden balcony the perfect place to relax.

Imitate The Outdoors

You don’t have to do much to the floor. Pick up a turf rug or a green carpet; it’s not grass, but it will give you the feeling that you are in a lush outdoor space. Wooden tiles are another option. They add an element of sophistication to the balcony.

Open Up Space

Balconies generally aren’t very big. To increase your usable space, hang flower boxes along the railing or put in a shelf.

Use Pots And Baskets

Line up pots along the floor that you can use to plant flowers and vegetables. Hanging baskets are another great idea; they hold a lot but don’t get in the way.

Put In Furniture

Having a garden is great, but you should be able to enjoy it as well. Find a place to put a small table and chairs. When it is nice outside, you can sit out there and eat, read, or just enjoy a drink while surrounded by your plants.

Decorate

Just because you don’t have much extra space doesn’t mean you should forget about decorating! Think about adding pictures, lanterns or even a small statue. The sky is the limit; there are many features that will look nice on the balcony. Outdoor Art Pros have some lovely art.

Add Lighting

You may want to be out on your balcony garden at night, which means you should put in lighting. The color doesn’t really matter; just go with what you think looks the best. In addition, grow a few flowering plants that smell nice in the evening, like night-blooming jasmine or ni.