What is the best way to create a garden space on a terrace?
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https://www.hometalk.com/categories/garden/container-gardens/pallet-gardens
I have small deck and I put my plants in pots. Which worked out the best. I buy plants that can be put in pots and just water them . Use good garden soil. I have a planter with grape tomatoes and last year I had so many I was giving some away.
https://www.growingagreenerworld.com/creating-a-pallet-garden-step-by-step-instructions/
potted plants
While pallet planter are interesting, they can be very messy. With high winds you would be best served with a fun collection of beautiful pots that could be brought in if necessary. Put the bigger heavier pots on rollers for easy moving.
pots. Pots. And more pots! Take as much advantage of your vertical space as you can! You can stack planters on top of each other
You could also do one of those felt living wall systems or a plastic gutter garden if you have a patio wall dividing your unit. Check YouTube videos...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j31E28DCCU
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=garden+in+gutters
Might need to check with Landlord about weight allowance first!
I built a potters bench and I garden in pots and set them on the bench. On stormy days I have a table and floor area just inside the door that I transfer the pots to. I know the potters bench is a little extreme, but I needed a place to set my wine glass.
This is what my terrace looks like. I have a brick wall to the left, and all open to the right.