Posts Tagged ‘Balcony’

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…

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,…

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…

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…