Mini Garden on the Balcony: 8 Ideas from IKEA

We took a look at the IKEA catalog and selected eight of the most interesting ideas for a home garden. All necessary items with prices are already included in the selection—just choose what you like.

Garden in a Glass Jar

You can replace a greenhouse for seedlings with a regular glass jar. Just don't close it with a lid so that the plants always have air. The perfect option for succulents, which usually live in florariums with their own microclimate.

You'll need: jar with lid KORKEN (199) + flower stand KRUDUPPEP (1,299) + succulents (349)

Green Rug

To feel like you're in a real garden, lay down a green carpet on the balcony and complement it with green plants and curtains with botanical prints. The best part is that you won't have to mow this lawn.

You'll need: outdoor rug RUNNEN (2,699) + fabric TORGARD (499) + artificial plant FEYKA (2,499)

Mini Greenhouses

You don't have to transplant plants into pots—mini gardens can be grown in water-resistant bags. Place moist cotton balls inside along with seeds and seal tightly. You can grow beans or peas, or try planting berries.

You'll need: closing bags ISTAD, 60 pcs. (149)

Small Hanging Garden

You can grow plants even on a small clothes hanger. Just hang glass vases with water from threads.

You'll need: hanger EKRA (1,699) + containers RIMFORSA (1,999) + vase TIDVATTEN (79)

Vertical Greening

If you don't have space for shelves, use a decorative mesh with fasteners—it takes up almost no room. Combine real and artificial plants.

You'll need: writing board with clips MYRHEDETEN (1,299) + basket set NORDRENA (699) + artificial plant FEYKA (399)

Hanging Bags

You can also organize a mini garden at the entrance to the balcony. Hang woven baskets or mesh bags on a curtain rod. Use light materials so it doesn't overload the structure.

You'll need: mesh bags KUNGFORSS, 2 pcs. (399)

Flower Boxes

Hanging boxes can save space on a small open balcony. They can be hung on the railing.

You'll need: flower box with holder SOKKER (799) + watering can BITTERGURKA (899) + plant in pot HEDERA HELIX (229)

Garden on the Window Sill

Not enough floor space? Move everything you can to the windowsill and hang the rest higher up. Don't forget to decorate the remaining space.

You'll need: hanging planter BITTERGURKA (999) + vase CYLINDER, 3 pcs. (999) + jug with cork IKEA/365 (199)