You may have already read that some plants are more suited to balcony trailing than others. There are many different types of plants that can be used for balcony planting, which is why it is important that you should learn about the different types and what they are best for before you actually start planting them. This article will introduce you to some of the most useful balcony plants that you can use for your apartment gardening. But before we start, here are some basics about balcony plants that you should know.
Basically, plants are classified according to the function they serve. Plants are grouped into three categories: annuals, perennials and bulbs. Annuals are those plants that grow and die in one year. Perennials on the other hand can live for several years, but they grow and die in winter. Bulbs are planted – you know, the stuff that you hang from the balcony railings or in window ledges – that can be kept for a longer period of time. You can plant annuals and perennials, and if you do not have the luxury of time, bulbs are your best option.
The types of plants that you can use for balcony plants are determined by how well suited they are to the climate and the location where they are located. Some of the plants that you can use include the following: Dogwood, Foxglove, Ivy, Pin Oak, Pineapple, Rabbit’s Foot, Sedum, Sweet Pea and Wallflower. Although there are more, these are the most common plants that you can plant on the balcony. But not all of them are suitable. Here is a list of plants that should not be planted on balconies: Dogwood, Honeysuckle, Ivy, Sunflower, Willow, Sunflower, Black Eyed Susan, Bleeding Tooth, Purple coneflower, White Sunflower, Blue Streepweed and White Coneflower.
When you are planting plants on your balcony, you have to make sure that they are spaced right so that their leaves will not overlap each other. This can easily be done if you use a stake to evenly space your plants. Before you start planting, be sure to remove any weeds that may sprout during the growing season. After the flowering season, it is best that you water your plants. This is especially true if you use the plants as ornamental plants.
During winter, you also have to be careful about the space between your plants. If you plant too close or if you use some of your plants as barriers against cold winds coming from the south, you might find that your plants die because they could not withstand the temperature. You can however protect your plants from the cold weather by using some of your existing plants as mulch on the sides and base of the potted plants.
It is also important to select plants that are suitable for the climate and the location where you plan to put them. For example, you should avoid getting plants with hard leaves in the winter. This is because these types of plants can only survive in the coldest climate. Also, it is important to choose plants that don’t need much water. You can use these plants as alternatives during the growing season when you need extra water.
If you want to grow taller plants, you should use taller plants as well. You can do this by taking some of the shorter ones and pruning them. You can also use your existing plants in order to fill empty spaces in your garden. You should however be careful with the spacing between your plants. This is because you don’t want your plants to overlap and create a mess on your balcony.
There are a few other tips that you can follow in order to ensure proper growth and development of your plants. You should also water them regularly. Be sure to mulch your plants during dry seasons. You should also select plants that don’t have prickly foliage. In addition, you should make sure you don’t crowd your plants when they are growing up.