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City gardens, balconies or roof gardens need clever solutions for more comfort in a small space. The GARDENA Classic Compact Multi-Shower makes watering and cleaning easier with three water jet patterns. In combination with the Move or MoveMatic mobile hose boxes, there is no need to lug around heavy watering cans and unwieldy hoses.
"Urban gardening is more than a trend – it means quality of life. Because in cities, every square metre of green space counts," explains GARDENA. Before the first plants move in, it's worth looking at the basics: How do I want to use the balcony or terrace? As a retreat to relax, as a meeting place with friends, or as a mini garden for herbs and berries? The location should also be taken into consideration: sunny or shady, sheltered from the wind or exposed? East or north side? Once these points have been clarified, it's time to consider the style: perhaps an urban jungle, an outdoor lounge or an edible garden?
Lounge or urban jungle?
Once a decision is made on the style, on can plan where to place the plants. Even in confined spaces, their arrangement offers many opportunities for visual enhancement. If the balcony is designed like a living room, it offers an extra outdoor room with comfortable seating. Tall green plants such as bamboo, Chinese silver grass or olive trees create an airy privacy screen and can also be used as natural room dividers. Fancy an urban jungle? Then think vertically: walls and railings are ideal for climbing plants and show off climbing plants such as clematis or honeysuckle on trellises to their best advantage. Bonus: green areas cool on hot days and bring life to urban canyons.
Whether it's a living room surrounded by greenery or a jungle on the balcony, the clever arrangement of plants plays a decisive role here. Flexibly placed plant areas can be regrouped as needed, structuring the space and adding decorative accents. This creates a clear order, more style and a harmonious overall picture, even in small areas – for example, when tall grasses are grouped together at the sides as a privacy screen, while compact plants at the front form an inviting green axis.
Enjoyment terrace and strawberry balcony
One doesn´t need a large garden to grow fresh fruit. Even on balconies and terraces, food lovers can grow healthy snacks or fresh ingredients for their cooking. Whether it's own fresh mint in a mojito or pasta with freshly harvested basil – herbs are easy to care for and guarantee quick results. "Flowering herbs not only bring fresh greenery to your balcony and plate. Rosemary and dill are also real magnets for insects. As pollinators, they are important for a rich harvest of vegetables and fruit," advises GARDENA. The balcony will also benefit visually: vegetables such as tomatoes or peppers and edible flowers such as nasturtiums can be arranged decoratively alongside non-edible ornamental plants. This combines aesthetics and enjoyment. Fruit can also be grown; strawberries even grow in hanging pots, while columnar fruit such as apples or pears thrive on terraces.
Easy to care for and practical
With clever tips, the own retreat will remain beautiful without much effort. Easy-care plants such as lavender, Mediterranean herbs such as thyme or succulents such as stonecrops instantly transform the outdoor space. They require little water or pruning and attract bees and butterflies.
Compact aids that require little storage space and leave the balcony and terrace tidy are particularly important when there is limited time and space:
- Mobile hose boxes such as the GARDENA Move and MoveMatic make heavy watering cans and hoses lying around unnecessary.
- During holiday periods, the AquaBloom automatically takes care of watering – solar-powered and with a water reservoir.
- Plant mats ensure a clean work surface when repotting and can be stored away to save space.
Greenery changes everyday life – even in a small space. Creative planning reveals how much nature is possible in the city. With every new leaf, a little more peace and quality of life grows between the concrete and glass.
About Gardena
For over 50 years Gardena has provided everything passionate gardeners need. The broad assortment of products offers innovative solutions and systems for watering, lawn care, tree and shrub care and soil cultivation. Today, Gardena is a leading European supplier of high-quality gardening tools and distributed in more than 100 countries worldwide. Gardena is a brand of Husqvarna Group. Gardena Division has 3,110 employees worldwide. Further information on gardena.com.