Can you tell we're on a bit of a succulent kick lately? If you have one of those awkward balconies that isn't quite wide enough for a chair but still deserves some attention, why not emulate this look and fill it to brimming with as many beautiful plants as you can get your hands on?
This overflowing balcony can be found in Guadix, a city in Southern Spain. You could go for a more uniform look by using pots of the same color, then put larger plants in the back so that they all receive adequate light. Our balcony is also pretty skinny, and we're thinking we might need to kick up our game and add a few dozen more pots out there for a some extra eye candy.
(Image: Flickr user Manuel M. Ramos licensed for use under the Creative Commons)
Comments (12)
Beautiful! Succulents are great...and easy.
Love love love! I really hope the succulent trend is here to stay.
There's a particularly nice succulent balcony on 18th in the Castro. I took a pic of it in 2007, it's even better now.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/oliviamiao/409327136/
This looks lovely...wish I could create a display this lovely.
Very beautiful but I cant help feel uneasy about the structure of the balcony. It looks unstable ready to collapse?
The cacti are begging for some googly eyes.
Beautiful variety- those top pots look like they're floating.
What are those purple ones in the middle called? I love them and want some but don't know what to ask for at the nursery!
Tradescantia pallida 'Purple Heart' - Purple Wandering Jew
A balcony after my own heart.
If you are crazy about succulents, you have to check out the "vertical garden" created by Flora Grubb Gardens for the Sunset Design house. I took a shot of it here:
http://urbansardines.wordpress.com/2009/06/09/modern-cottage-at-sunset-magazine/
There were some amazing succulents at the Sunset Design house by a local gardener, Flora Grubbs. Check out her vertical garden here: http://urbansardines.wordpress.com/2009/06/09/modern-cottage-at-sunset-magazine/