Many apartment owners have balconies and gardens. Having a balcony and a garden allow apartment owners to enjoy the view they can get from their apartment windows year round. If you are an apartment gardener, you know how important a sense of privacy can be during the summer months. When it gets hot, open windows can allow people to see inside your apartment. But, by planting trees and shrubs along the balcony walls and in the garden you can create a barrier of shade, keeping out the heat and sun, even on the hottest days.

In addition to providing a protective barrier, planting will allow you to let natural light in when the shades are down. This light shade will allow you to enjoy the sights of the outdoors without having to come up on the balcony to enjoy them. You can even plant flowers and bushes that bloom at different seasons, such as tulips for spring and marigolds for summer. Both types of plants will provide you with an abundance of blooms throughout the year. The tulip is a perennial that will grow slowly for several years and then bloom beautifully all summer long.

On the other hand, if you have a wall that separates you from the garden below, there are two options for creating an intimate area between the balcony and the walls. You can use a trellis system that will provide a row of platforms where you can sit and enjoy the view, or you can use fast-growing climbers. A quick walk from your apartment to the patio, or backyard, is a great way to enjoy the beauty of nature without being so close to human traffic. Fast growing climbers are ideal because you can move them from place to place as needed. Some of the climbers available include stone climbers, trellis climbers and winders.

If you prefer a more traditional look and feel in your garden, you might want to consider using a climbing wall. A standard wall consists of four posts that are attached to posts above. Climbers are placed on each post. When full sun is desired, the climbers are hung in a partial shade and protected from harsh winds by the support structure. The climbers are secured in place using hooks or brackets.

When temperatures are warm, you may choose to place a full sun deck. Full sun decks typically contain four posts that are secured to posts at their bases. These posts are then topped with standard masonry planks. When using a fast growing climber on a full sun deck, you can ensure that it receives plenty of light. Using a light shade allows these climbers to stay hidden during hot summer days.

Another way to create a garden within your balcony or garden walls is to add a compost pit. This allows you to easily recycle leftover food scraps into the compost. This enables you to create your own garden without the use of soil or plants. It is important to consider where you will place your compost pit. If you place it too close to your water source or a fire source, the resulting compost might seep into the water supply or ash and become tainted, which could poison both your plants and your family.

The final method is to incorporate gravel to your balcony and gardens walls. Gravel acts as a good traction medium and allows fast growing climbers to move between vertical surfaces. You can also use gravel in conjunction with an improved drainage system to allow water runoff from the walls of your garden frame to drain into your garden’s soil.

In summary, when deciding on the optimal system for your balcony and gardens, you must consider the climate, the location of the structure, the location of flowering plants, and your personal preferences. No matter what type of system you decide to install, you will enjoy the beauty of your backyard landscape as well as improve your backyard’s value and appeal. Keep these factors in mind when choosing a system that is right for your balcony and gardens. Good luck!