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Insider Advice
make the most of your balCony
Jane herman
Whether your balcony is a sundrenched southern exposure or a secluded shady nook, it’s your own window onto the world below. Here are some ideas for enjoying your outside space.
Use yoUr imagination
Why not enjoy your morning coffee on the balcony before you go to work? A cold supper picnic outside with friends could add tranquil pleasure to the daily dinner ritual.
Create Comfort
A couple of inexpensive but comfortable lounge chairs, a small side table and an umbrella are sufficient to get started. You could add a waterproof rug, throw pillows, attractive containers, hanging baskets, even a bird feeder.
an Urban garden
Container-grown flowers, vegetables, and herbs support biodiversity by attracting pollinators such as butterflies and bees, adding to the oxygen in the air. You can successfully grow tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, and other small vegetables in containers on your balcony, along with lettuces and herbs. Make sure you have adequate sun before setting out edible plants, otherwise, stick to shadeloving flowers.
banish ClUtter
Store bicycles in your building’s bike racks in the garage along with your snow tires. Buy a large plastic cupboard to conceal luggage, golf clubs, skis or children’s toys.
Make your balcony your own personal retreat. The potential is yours to discover.
Jane Herman is a communications consultant who has worked in the rental property industry.
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• Monthly leases available • On-site management • Concrete construction • Secure entry system • Large balconies with great • South of Broadway, just views steps from The Forks • Air conditioning • Parking available • Laundry each floor • Cat friendly
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