How to Make a Terrace Garden at Home (on a low budget)?

Do you happen to have a small balcony or a rooftop space that you have always wished to transform? If yes, then we might have some low-budget terrace garden ideas you will love. Well, all you need now is a weekend to follow these steps, and we are all set!

• Assess your Garden Area

Take a walk around your terrace or, better, bring along an expert. Adding plants means adding extra weight, so it’s important to assess the space carefully. Keep in mind that plants need regular watering, which makes proper drainage essential. After all, you don’t want water dripping onto your floor every time you give your plants a drink.

• Take a paper and pen, let’s prepare a layout

Once you start planning, a flood of terrace garden ideas will come rushing in (yes, it’s that exciting!). Some might dream of adding a swing or creating a cosy little tea corner with chairs (we’ll get to that later in the article), while others might envision a terrace vegetable garden providing them with homegrown greens. The best way to begin? Take an idea of the plants you’re planning to have, and the space they will need. Put all your ideas down on paper. Think of it as becoming your interior designer for a day!

• Get the desired plants

Now, as a team of plant lovers, this is our favourite part: making a list of plants! Once you have ensured that everything is perfect to set up your dream terrace garden, choose the kind of plants perfect for you. You can make your choice based on the season and how much sunlight your terrace gets. From vibrant flowering plants, fresh vegetable seeds, to those cut out for indirect but bright sunlight, the options are endless.

Head over to Urvann’s homepage and search for the varieties from your list. You can also go through the category section to explore a wide range of plants that are perfect for your space.

• Prepare the garden bed or containers

It’s time you lay the base that will form the foundation of your greens. Prepare the garden soil with the soil mix by creating a well-draining layer fit for the plants. You can also research more about the kind of soil your chosen plants need to provide the best for the future of your plant babies. 

• Care and get results

The foundation of a great-looking garden is care. Where plants won’t bother you much, and half of the care would be out of sincere love for them, but let us break it down. 

• Pruning: Snipping off dead leaves, overgrown branches, or spent flowers helps the plant redirect its energy to grow stronger and bloom better.
• Fertilization: Fertilizing helps your green buddies grow better and fruit best. Whether you go with compost, cow dung, or store-bought organic fertilisers, feed them every few weeks.

Tip: Choose the fertiliser as per the plant requirements. You can prepare a homemade fertiliser to provide the nutrients to the plants and feed them after a couple of weeks. It is required to time the nourishment needs, as excess fertiliser can also pose harm. 

• Companion Planting: Some plants grow better when paired with others, like tomatoes and basil (a match made in garden heaven). This trick helps with better growth and pest control. 
• Right Watering: Each plant has its own preference, but most terrace plants like moist (not soggy!) soil. Check the soil with your finger; if the top inch feels dry, it’s time to water.
• Protection: Use neem oil sprays, cover delicate plants during extreme heat or rain, and gently shoo away any curious pets. Also, an outdoor garden like a balcony or terrace might be susceptible to excessive heat, so if you’re choosing plants like areca or money plant, do use shading to save your plant.