Posts Tagged ‘Balcony’

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Balcony vs Patio: Pros and Cons

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

Most apartments either have a balcony or a patio as part of its amenities. Deciding whether you want a patio or balcony is an important decision to make prior to searching for a new apartment. While you may not always have the option to choose between a patio or balcony, if you do you should consider the pros and cons of each.

Pro of a Patio: Ground Level

Because a patio rests on the ground, by definition it must be located on…

Bicycle Storage Solutions for Small Spaces

Monday, January 11th, 2010

If you are living in a small apartment, with limited storage space, then you are probably wondering how you will have room for bicycle storage. But just because you live in a small space doesn’t mean that you can’t make room for the things that are most important to you. Try utilizing some of these storage options when considering where to store your bicycle.

On Your Patio

Even a small patio can be made into a veritable storage space without looking cluttered. The…

How to Create a Zen Garden on Your Balcony

Friday, December 4th, 2009

The following article will give you some background information and building tips to show you how to create a Zen Garden.

Firstly, if you’re a stickler for correctness, “Zen Gardens” are actually called Rock Gardens or karesansui in Japanese. For this article, however, we’ll call them by their given Western name, Zen Garden.

Zen Gardens are pits of sand with several large rocks placed like islands throughout. To feel at peace, the owner of a Zen Garden gently rakes the sand in long,…

Your Balcony Garden: Ceramic Pots vs. Plastic Containers

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Choosing between ceramic pots and plastic containers for your balcony garden can be confusing. Each type has its pros and cons. If you’re a new gardener, you may have to experiment with both to truly understand their differences.

Ceramic Pots

A ceramic pot is a clay pot which is hardened by baking the clay at high temperatures. A glaze may be added to the pot for decorative purposes and to help prevent cracking. You can find these pots in many sizes and…

DIY Planters for Your Balcony Garden

Friday, November 6th, 2009

If you’re going to plant your own balcony garden, why not make do-it-yourself DIY planters? You’ll cut down your costs and get the personal satisfaction of using your own creativity. If you’re not sure what to use, here are some ideas to try:

Metal

Don’t throw away old metal pots and bread pans, or other metal containers. Use them in your balcony garden as containers for your plants and flowers. You’ll need to drill holes in them, but they’ll make excellent DIY…