THE second time was the charm for an apartment dweller who didn’t let setbacks stop him from creating a garden on his balcony.
They had learned their lesson and had even employed a trick to improve their gardening skills.
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Reddit user Important-banana told how they hoped that some adjustments would make things better.
“I’m so happy with my balcony that we finally got it up yesterday!” they said.
They shared some of the problems they had previously encountered when planting.
“This is my second season in this apartment,” they explained.
“Last season we didn’t harvest much because we were on the third floor and there was a lot of crosswind, which caused a lot of damage to the plants,” they continued.
“The all-metal railing presented a challenge because it was demagnetized.”
They did not give up and had a new planting plan ready.
“We installed a clear plastic barrier to reduce wind and attached a wooden trellis to the railing with cable ties to secure the containers to the wall,” the workers said.
The photo they shared showed more than a dozen plants hanging from the new wall.
They’ve also decorated the outside area with larger potted plants and furniture, so you can sit back and enjoy the view.
“Now I just have to wait and see how everything grows!” they said.
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Simple gardening tips to save money, maximize space and repel pests
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- Banana peels, vinegar and coffee grounds are often recommended as natural fertilizers.
- Dollar Tree sells four packets of seeds for $1.25.
- Try a vertical planter like the one from Amazon Mr. Stacky 5-tier stackable planter$35 to make better use of a small space.
- Use nets like the Garden Net Pest Barrier$8, from Amazon to keep bugs away from eating your veggies.
- Try sacrificial plants to reduce pesticide use and keep pests out of your garden. By intentionally growing certain plants to attract agricultural pests, you can keep them away from the plants you want to protect. Examples include marigolds, lavender, catnip, and chives.
- For difficult weeds in your garden, the Grampa’s Weeder – The Original Standing Weed Puller with Long Handles$45, from Amazon is a handy tool that you can use without having to bend down.
All you need to do is add your own accents and plants.
Others were also impressed by the new look of their balcony.
“The great thing about gardening is that it’s a learning experience every year! Good luck!” said one Redditor.
“That’s so true! Thank you!” they replied.
“Good luck, it looks great,” commented another.
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