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
