Lay out a lawn on the balcony

A real lawn on the balcony

Anyone planning to create a real lawn on the balcony must pay attention to a few basic points:

• Check the statics of the balcony
• If necessary, ask the landlord
• Apply waterproof film
• Provide a drainage layer
• Attach sewer pipes
• Apply turf

The statics in particular play a crucial role. Not only is the earth very heavy, the lawn also has to be watered. This creates a weight that a normal balcony can hardly bear.

A structural engineer should definitely be consulted during planning, who will determine the maximum load. In rented houses and apartments, the landlord must be asked for permission - which is unlikely to be granted for reasons of building protection.

This is how the lawn is laid out on the balcony

First of all, the surface must be covered with a waterproof film. It has to be so strong that the grass roots cannot penetrate it.

A Drainage layer applied. Sand, gravel or drainage material from the garden center are suitable for this. There must be a drain that drains the water from the balcony. Otherwise the irrigation and rainwater cannot drain away and accumulate on the surface.

If anything, there should be only one finished on the balcony Lawn turf laid will. Here the grass plants are already firmly rooted.

Maintain lawn on the balcony

A real balcony lawn also needs to be looked after. That includes that Bust by hand and regular mowing. Given the size, it is usually only worth a small hand lawn mower or one Secateursto keep the grass small.

Better to put on an artificial turf

If you like it nice and green on the balcony, it is better to use artificial turf for reasons of cost and weight.

It can be cut to size and laid without any problems. In addition, the Maintenance work.

Tips & Tricks

Artificial turf for the balcony can now hardly be distinguished from real turf. The synthetic turf is weatherproof, but should have good drainage so that the rainwater can drain away.

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