Urban gardening.

Warm days are coming and we want to make the most of them. Balconies and terraces may be small, but that doesn't stop us from creating our own private mini garden. Especially since plants attract butterflies, birds and pollinators, which makes us enjoy our morning coffee or frappuccino with more pleasure. Urban gardening has become much simpler If you have access to a balcony, roof, terrace or patio you can grow a wide range of plants. City people rolled up their sleeves and started a movement: to dig, grow and harvest plants of all kinds on the balcony. The urban gardening trend is bringing nature back to cities, and no experience is required.

All you need is a small space, a love of plants and a little imagination. We have some green suggestions that will transform your outdoor area into a welcoming oasis. For intoxicating aromas, Mediterranean herbs offer an abundance of possibilities: thyme, basil, oregano, sage, rosemary, mint or coriander. Your sunny balcony is exactly what aromatic plants like. Not only will you enjoy fresh harvest daily, but most herbs stay relatively small, so they are well adapted to containers.

For variety, you can choose either pots, troughs, hanging baskets or planters. Many pots and troughs can be designed to fit on balcony railings for a gorgeous look. Everything you can grow in pots indoors or in the garden, you can also do on the balcony. You can grow dwarf fruit trees such as orange, tangerine, lemons or limes, olive, laurel and of course the incomparable palm trees. Next, Floral Soul has prepared a series of photos to inspire you and help you decide how you want your urban garden to look.

For the more environmentally conscious, we advise you to reuse items from around the house as containers for plants, such as: an old teapot, drawers, buckets, old boots, plastic bottles or even a sprinkler. Let your imagination run free! . Plastic containers are the best choice if you don't have a windy balcony, as they are easy to move. # tip 2: The thing that will make the biggest difference to any balcony is regular love. Even if it's just 30 minutes a week, it's enough to check the soil, rake the leaves, water and spray to keep your mini herb garden thriving.

Since 2017, Floral Soul brings nature into your home and office. For any questions, the team is at your disposal both online and at the Orangery on M street. Kogălniceanu, 54. .