A balcony is, in many ways, the perfect place to have a go at gardening. Usually sheltered and not too big, a balcony has the potential to become a mini urban oasis.
If you're looking at a drab rectangle of paving slabs and struggling for inspiration, think about the compact but eye-catching green spaces you might have spotted on a city-break.
The Europeans, in particular, really know what they're doing when it comes to maximising small urban gardens, and there's no reason you can't do the same with your balcony.
Like any garden, there a few key points you need to consider before buying or growing any plants. You don't have to spend a fortune either.
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