Balcony & Patio

A balcony or patio garden asks questions a backyard doesn't. How many hours of direct sun reach this spot? How much weight can it hold? Where does the water drain? This category answers them with balcony garden ideas for apartments, railing planters that stay secure, vertical gardens for narrow spaces, wind-tolerant plants for high floors and living privacy screens. We include small patio vegetable gardens, pollinator containers and layouts sized to real balconies, along with reminders to check building rules before adding heavy planters.