Some gardeners will try to avoid growing in west-facing positions where possible, due to its blazing hot afternoons in summer. This can feel even more intense on a balcony, where space is limited and heat reflects off building walls. However, the amount of sun a west-facing balcony gets and the fact it receives daylight for much longer than other directions can actually be a real opportunity for gardening.
If you've looked extensively at balcony garden ideas and continue to feel hopeless because your west-facing direction just seems too hot to sustain beautiful planting, it's time to think again. There are plenty of sun-loving plants that will grow well on your balcony and you can even create the feeling of a sunny patio in your urban garden.
