Balconies

Outdoor small spaces

A balcony is a garden that faces one direction. Match plants to how many hours of direct sun it gets.

Sun hours

6+ hrs   sun-loving herbs, tomatoes, succulents
3–6 hrs  leafy greens, most flowers
< 3 hrs  ferns, hostas, shade annuals

Watch for

Containers dry fast in wind and sun — check daily in summer and water deeply, not often.