{"id":17324,"date":"2023-10-14T12:00:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-14T10:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/?p=17324"},"modified":"2023-10-13T09:59:14","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T07:59:14","slug":"how-to-spruce-up-your-balcony-garden-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/blog\/2023\/10\/14\/how-to-spruce-up-your-balcony-garden-this-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"How to spruce up your balcony garden this spring"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who doesn\u2019t love a balcony filled with blooms and lush greenery? Elevate your balcony this spring with a beautiful selection of pot plants or maybe even a vertical garden! Not only will it make you want to spend more time on the balcony, it will also do wonders for the overall appeal of your home.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Before you get your gardening gloves on and try to replicate the many Pinterest ideas you\u2019ve gathered, make sure that you know what type of conditions you are dealing with:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Take a good look at the space and see if it\u2019s sunny, shady or windy and where the rain falls.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Think about the type of containers that will work best for the plants –\u00a0 whether that is in pots, climbing frames, or even vertical gardens.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Find out what the rules of the HOA or Body Corporate are \u2013 you might not be allowed to drill anything into the external walls, and some complexes also have rules around what is and isn\u2019t allowed on the balconies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Now that you\u2019ve planned your garden and know the space, it\u2019s time to go shopping! Visit your local nursery and ask for advice to find the best suited plants. Alternatively, start with any of these hardy, rewarding plants:<\/span><\/p>\n