Urban homes often lack a proper garden space. A terrace garden is an incredible way to introduce greenery into your life, home or workspace. Cultivated on a terrace, patio, or a rooftop, a terrace garden is the ultimate utilization of space to enhance the beauty of your home.
You can either choose to transform the entire terrace area or a part of it into a garden. The area you choose should be strongly built to be able to hold the plants as well as some terrace furniture. It should also receive ample of sunlight. It is advisable to have a waterproof roof in order to avoid seepage inside the structure.
When choosing plants it is advisable to ask for plant with fiber roots, other roots that grow thick and extensively can damage the structure and might be required to have them removed completely. Having a lawn and creepers will make the terrace look good. Choose a mix of plants, although a lawn is the best idea for a terrace garden. Other than the plants, tiny rocks or a small fountain adds to the aesthetic.
Choose a seating arrangement depending on the members in the house. You can install a swing or a pair of chairs and a coffee table. It is advisable to a roof over the sitting area so that you can enjoy the monsoon rains while sitting on your swing. This is an ideal place for parties. Set a barbecue corner and add lights that will go perfect with the greenery. Floor lighting can also be done to add to it.
