Need help with my balcony!
Madhu
11 years ago
Hi all! We just bought a house which has a large balcony. The flooring is boring tiles and since the previous owner vacated the place quite sometime ago the 'garden' is pretty dismal.
I want to revamp the whole place - preferable DIY and nothing too expensive.
Im looking for ideas for a contemporary shrub garden, may be a few medium height trees.
Any ideas for flooring- white gravel/ stones/ etc are most welcome. A water feature would be lovely too but currently clueless!
BTW I live in Singapore and do consider the temperature and humidity when suggesting plants!
Thanks so much and as a relative new comer, Im already in love with the Houzz community :)
Madhu
I want to revamp the whole place - preferable DIY and nothing too expensive.
Im looking for ideas for a contemporary shrub garden, may be a few medium height trees.
Any ideas for flooring- white gravel/ stones/ etc are most welcome. A water feature would be lovely too but currently clueless!
BTW I live in Singapore and do consider the temperature and humidity when suggesting plants!
Thanks so much and as a relative new comer, Im already in love with the Houzz community :)
Madhu
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Manon Floreat
11 years agoManon Floreat
11 years agoHi, Madhu. Below are a couple of photos from which you might be able to get ideas. The first has a layout similar to yours - but I don't know if the red would work for you. But it's a good example of a water feature as a focal point upon entering the space. The second is an example of good use of plantings and built in bench seating. Add a water feature in the corner in place of the grass and you'd have a nice little surprise! Lastly, is a board I put together with some items you might find interesting. It has a pebble mosaic rug that could be a fun diy project.
I hope you keep us posted of your progress. Best wishes!
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