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Homes & Gardens
Tenielle Jordison

How to garden on a north-facing balcony – 3 ways to create a shady green oasis

How to garden on a north-facing balcony.

If you live in an apartment with a north-facing balcony, you're presented with two main challenges: limited sunlight and space. But don't worry, your shady urban outdoor space actually presents plenty of opportunities to create a thriving shade garden in the sky.

There are plenty of balcony garden ideas to explore and maybe you've already sought out the best plants for a shaded balcony, but north-facing also means you're facing colder winds among other conditions. However, it's still possible to create a beautiful green space by making careful planting choices and incorporating different features.

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