Now she’s very happily downsized to a smallish balcony high up ... evergreens – a large Fatsia japonica (false castor oil plant), a flamboyant Cordyline australis (cabbage palm), a smaller ...

Here are seven plants that are especially well suited to balcony planting. Before you begin planting, assess your balcony for a few specific criteria. First, gauge the weight limit; containers ...

Not only does this space let you enjoy a beautiful, bucolic view, but by adding plants, you can make it even more elegant and welcoming. However, assembling a balcony garden can often feel ...

Homegrown fruit from the best fruit plants are crammed with goodness ... There are myriad unusual and exotic fruits that crop well in the UK, many of which are low maintenance and easy to grow ...

This can be applied to the balcony, for example, by considering a hard-to-reach corner as a “wilderness zone” where chance plays a role. Wild plant seeds brought by wind or birds can grow undisturbed ...