What do to balcony garden in summer

 Summer Balcony Garden Ideas

Chris Collins, a former Blue Peter gardener, and champion of organic gardening has been involved in promoting above-ground gardeners through his seasonal balcony garden series. In this article, find out about his Summer Balcony Gardening Ideas.

According to Chris Collins, Organic Horticulture Chairman of the Garden Organic Foundation, Summer is the time to enjoy the colorful, delicious results of your planning and hard work. "A chair is essential at this time of year, so you can soak up all the hard work you put in to create your summer balcony garden oasis."

"Once big work like your seasonal planting is done, it doesn't take much effort to follow organic principles and grow a small space. But from my own experience, I can tell - the rewards are invaluable!

"For me, summer is all about pottery and maintenance. Make sure your plants are in the right conditions and enjoy cooking and eating at home using edible herbs and salad leaves.

Water wisely

Proper watering is the primary thing when summer starts. I do it every day even before breakfast. Check every plant on your balcony and make sure the soil is moist.

For those who have more space, set up a water butt and collect rainwater. It is a very stable solution and useful for both plants and wildlife. Pour water directly into the soil and do not spray too much on your plants. This is best done when the outside temperature is cool. Morning or evening is the best time to water your plants and check their health.

Follow the DDD rule

Remove dead, diseased, or damaged leaves and maintain the plants without the need for chemicals. Many fungal diseases are secondary and occur in plants that already have dead or damaged material. Putting this on top is good organic training.

In the meantime, pouring out spent flowers will encourage new ones. Also, pinch the tips of the plants to promote bushy law.

Grow your own salad bar

One of the highlights of my summer balcony garden is the constant access to fresh food. Continue to replant the edibles and play with the shape of your garden. For example, a large pot or window box can be used for lettuce leaves, rockets, lettuce, and micro crops.

Leave enough space between each drill for replanting and sow them in thick lines (drills) - you will have your own continuous cropping pattern.

When the leaves are young and tender, harvest them with a pair of scissors and add them to your salad immediately.

Grow summer balcony plants

Due to the lack of natural soil, it is difficult to ensure that the plants in your summer balcony garden get all the nutrients they need. I recommend choosing decent, peat-free compost. This compost will ‘leach’, however, regular watering will wash the nutrients in and out of your containers. Therefore, you need to add it with organic fertilizer.

Try adding some Bocking 14 comfrey particles, an organic slow-release compost, to your compost. Another great way to strengthen your balcony plants is to use liquid foods sparingly and frequently. Organic sponge juice is best because it acts as a tonic, making it a hardy plant that is less prone to pests and diseases.

If you have space, you can make compost yourself by setting up a worm or using a compost heap. Then you can access your own top coat.

Stock and support for balcony plants

As the sun encourages plants to grow, they need to make sure they are supported against unpredictable British winds and rain. Use reusable bamboo sticks or pea sticks to support things like peppers and eggplant.

Make sure your plants are properly protected by wrapping a good quality soft rope and eight stalks around the stem and cane. This will prevent rubbing and damage to the plant and reduce the chances of getting any diseases.

Manage summer balcony pests

Most wild visitors should receive a warm welcome in our gardens. Very different and varied, more naturally supported. However, we need to look out for potential pests such as aphids and whiteflies. Many times these can be rubbed by hand. You can even see snails going up a few floors, they are by hand and Can be removed.

I encourage small birds like blue thorns to help with the job of controlling pests. Planting to encourage predators will control the number of potential pests. Fennel is brilliant to combine as. Grown from seed, it attracts floats that cross hundreds of aphids a day.

I do not need many apologies to go out on my balcony, especially on a beautiful summer day. Pottery around the garden, whether it is a spacious one or a small balcony, is one of the great pleasures of life. Whatever outdoor space you have, I hope you can revitalize it in many creative ways. Be innovative and design a workspace for yourself. An excellent mix of colorful balloons and edibles suitable for wildlife.