A sun-drenched balcony may sound like a dream, but it can prove the downfall of many plants. Carefully nurtured blooms, lush foliage plants and highly anticipated crops can all fail to cope with the magnified, and often harsh growing conditions but thankfully with little know-how there are some simple measures we can take.
Container grown plants require more care than those in the ground, relying on us for their every need. Balcony life can exacerbate this, with regular exposure to strong moisture whipping winds, regular spells of concentrated sun and heat, plus the amplifying effects of surrounding buildings all leading to stressful growing conditions.
