Spring on the balcony and terrace: This is how your garden blooms!

Spring on the balcony and terrace: This is how your garden blooms!

The garden season has opened and many balcony owners take the opportunity to prepare their outdoor area for the summer. On April 21, 2025, spring shows itself in full splendor, and with it the first spring flowers come, the color and fragrance bring to our gardens and balconies. [OE24] reports that it is now time to clean the balcony and terrace thoroughly, to check the plants and use fresh potting soil. You should also remove dead plant residues and weeds to make room for new growth.

Before consumers choose plant selection, some considerations make sense. Questions about lighting conditions, space requirements and the suitability for buckets or pots should be clarified. In particular, the selection of the right spring flowers can help attract insects such as wild bees and butterflies, which enriches the ecosystem with our balcony.

popular spring flowers

There are numerous spring flowers that are ideal for planting balconies. There are some popular varieties below:

• lenzrosen (Helleborus Orientalis) : bloom from February to April and need partial shade.
• pansies (viola) : blooming from March to June and are a colorful enrichment for every balcony decor.
• daffodil (narcissus) : From March to May they shine in sunny to partially shaded corners.
• grape hyacinth (muscari) : frosthart and easy to care for, bloom between March and May.
• Fuchsien (Fuchsia) : Your blooming ranges from May to October and it is best to thrive in partial shade.

These flowers are not only pretty, but also mostly easy to care for. Proper care, including regular watering and fertilization, promotes the growth of the plants and ensures a colorful floural landscape.

optimal planting and care

When repotting it is recommended to use high-quality substrate such as Kölle Bio Pflanzerde to avoid amazement and extreme drought. A drainage layer made of bloated tone ensures that excess water can drain off and prevents root rot. In addition, a watering edge in the boxes should help to moisten the plants directly on the root ball.

A zigzag planting is an effective method to optimally use the entire place on the balcony. The high plants should be placed depending on the view side of the box so that each plant receives enough light - an essential prerequisite for growth.

For an additional atmosphere on the balcony, privacy screen can be created with high, evergreen plants or tendrils that are provided with flowering plants. This not only creates a nice sight, but also a personal touch that reflects the style of the balcony owner.

is the possibility of not only growing flowers, but also vegetables and herbs such as basil, radishes and paradeisers on the balcony. These varieties are easy to maintain and bring fresh ingredients for the kitchen directly into the house. With the right preparations and well thought -out planning, every balcony owner finds the ideal plants to enjoy spring to the fullest. Further tips can be found on [garden tips] and [plant koelle].