If you are thinking of buying a condo in a fashionable part of Bangkok and you are wondering if you can have a small garden on your balcony, you have come to the right place, as we offer valuable information to help you design a green area to add a touch of natural elegance to your outdoor space.
1. Create a Floor Plan
If you start with a plan, you can get creative with your condo balcony garden and by training the growth, your greenery will look like it belongs. Google can help you find suitable species and also learn how to care for your new garden; when you relax on your balcony, you will be surrounded by natural beauty, while caring for plants is a very rewarding experience.
2. Hanging Plants
When you move into your luxury unit at Ideo Rama 9 – Asoke (known as ไอดีโอ พระราม 9-อโศก in Thai), start by fitting sturdy hooks in all the right places above your balcony, ready for some elegant hanging baskets. Take a trip to a local garden centre and you’ll find everything you need; plants, baskets and chains for hanging, you can even buy a few bags of rich soil. If you place a sizeable order, the nursery is happy to deliver locally, which would help no end. If you use suitably sized rawlplugs, you can hang plants from the ceiling, as long as they do not impede movement. Install hooks so you can easily remove the plants should the need arise.
3. Safety first
A safety note, one should be very careful with hanging plants on a condo balcony, for obvious reasons; the last thing you want is a falling pot to injure a person, so take the necessary precautions to prevent that from happening. Some condo owners put a safety net around their balcony that stops any objects from falling. If you would like a free safety assessment, ask a local builder who would be happy to take a look.
4. Vertical Gardens
A thin net suspended on the wall forms the foundation for a vertical garden and there are numerous types of plant containers you can use. Avoid heavy pots as the weight can accumulate and you don’t want the entire thing to fall over the balcony, which could cause serious injury. A local handyman can do this if you have no DIY experience, all you need to do is acquire the items and the plants. Solid fixings are required, as a vertical garden can be very heavy with growing flora and fauna; make sure the net is securely fixed and is able to withstand the weight.
5. Rectangular Soil Containers
Choose a suitable size and you can line the perimeter of the balcony with rectangular flower bed containers; look for ones with a water tray underneath to prevent wet floors, which can be dangerous. 4-5 units would be ideal for the average size balcony, then you can choose suitable flora/fauna. If you are using soil, make sure you acquire trays to catch the water, otherwise your balcony will be wet and that is dangerous. You can find such containers at the online supplier or alternatively, pay a local garden centre a visit. Take the dimensions of your balcony to ensure you get the right size containers and they come in a wide range of colours.
6. Window Ledges
There are probably a few locations where you can place pots, although you must be careful that they cannot be knocked off for obvious reasons. A large screw can retain a pot if it is done correctly, which is not visible and makes sure there are no accidents. You can buy outdoor pot plant brackets that are fixed to a wall and they prevent any movement. Interior window ledges may have adequate sunlight for a small plant to survive; you can find more information on the Internet.
7. Railings
Hooked pots are perfect for balcony railings; we recommend leaving the top railing free and staggering the units on lower struts. You could suspend a net on the railings and that gives you the option to place creepers, but again, great care must be taken not to risk anything falling from the balcony.
Conclusion
If you are looking to buy a condo unit in Bangkok, there are numerous luxury condo developments on Rama 9 and Sukhumvit Road and by talking to a leading real estate agent, you can view stunning units and choose something suitable for your needs. Buying real estate in Bangkok is considered a wise long-term investment and there are many agents online who can source desired condo/apartment units for you to view.
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