I Thought My Balcony Was Too Small for Gardening. Then I Discovered Vertical Gardens.

Like many people living in apartments, I always thought lack of space was the biggest problem.

My balcony was small.
Narrow.
Cluttered.

There was barely enough room for a chair, so the idea of growing vegetables seemed impossible.

Then I started learning about vertical gardening.

And honestly, it completely changed how I see small spaces.

Instead of using only the floor, I began using walls, shelves, hanging pots and vertical structures.

Suddenly, even a tiny balcony became a productive green space.

Now I can grow:
🌿 herbs
🍓 strawberries
🥬 lettuce
🍅 cherry tomatoes

…without taking up much space at all.

The best part?

Vertical gardens don’t just save space — they also make balconies look more relaxing and organized.

Of course, I made mistakes at the beginning:

poor irrigation
wrong plant placement
unstable supports
too many plants in direct sun

But once I fixed those things, everything became much easier.

I wrote a complete beginner-friendly guide here for anyone interested in starting a vertical garden on a balcony:

https://consutil.com/en/vertical-garden-on-the-balcony/

Inside the guide:
✔ vertical garden ideas
✔ best plants for small spaces
✔ DIY solutions
✔ watering tips
✔ common beginner mistakes
✔ how to maximize production in tiny balconies