How to Create a Balcony Garden

Lightweight pots and planters are perfect for elevated spaces where weight, scale, and durability matter. Unlike traditional terracotta or concrete, they’re easy to move, resilient in all weather, and versatile enough to suit modern apartments or classic terraces. This is where both our Contemporary and NoMud ranges come into their own, offering two complementary approaches to balcony and rooftop styling. Contemporary pots bring clean lines and refined silhouettes, while NoMud offers a raw, earthy look inspired by clay and natural mud, all reimagined in lightweight materials that are balcony and rooftop friendly. 

Why Lightweight Matters 

When styling a balcony or rooftop, every kilogram counts. Heavy pots can strain load limits and make rearranging difficult. Lightweight pots and planters solve the problem, delivering the visual weight of stone or clay without the structural burden. 

Both our Contemporary and NoMud pots are designed specifically with this balance in mind. They have the organic texture and tonal depth of natural materials but are easy to reposition as your space evolves, from shifting sun patterns to seasonal planting updates. Durable against heat, sun, rain, and coastal conditions, they’re a practical choice for outdoor pots you can rely on year-round. 

Choosing the Right Shapes & Sizes 

Tall Planters for Height 

A tall pot or ribbed planter adds vertical greenery without eating into floor space. Ideal for screening neighbours or creating privacy on a rooftop terrace. The taller silhouettes across our Contemporary and NoMud ranges work particularly well here; Contemporary for a crisp, architectural feel, and NoMud when you want something softer and more organic. 

Rectangular Planters for Structure 

A rectangular planter creates clean lines and structure, perfect for framing a balcony edge or subtly dividing dining and lounging zones. Lightweight fibreglass planters make it easy to run a series along a balustrade without overloading the space.  

With heights tailored to align with balustrades, our Highline planters offer a sleek, uninterrupted edge that elevates your outdoor space. 

Cluster Pots for Impact 

When grouping different shapes, round pots paired with tall planters, introduces rhythm and texture. Clustering pots from the Contemporary and NoMud ranges in varying sizes creates a layered, considered feel; pairing clean-lined forms with softer, organic textures to give even compact balconies depth and interest. 

Planting Ideas for Balconies & Rooftops 

Herbs & Edibles 

Rosemary, thyme, basil, and even dwarf citrus thrive in outdoor plant pots. Medium-sized pots suit these plants beautifully; Contemporary styles offering a more structured look, while NoMud brings a relaxed, unfussy aesthetic to everyday use. 

Structural Greenery 

Bamboo or ornamental grasses planted in large garden pots create natural privacy screens.  

Shade-Tolerant Plants 

For south-facing balconies, ferns or philodendrons work well in large pots or sheltered outdoor planters, bringing softness and movement to lower-light areas. 

Succulents & Cacti 

In sun-drenched spots, use smaller Contemporary table planters for a low-maintenance approach.  

Styling Tips for Elevated Spaces 

Keep to a tight colour palette

Neutral tones sit effortlessly against apartment facades and concrete surrounds. The Contemporary range keeps things crisp and refined, while NoMud’s natural finish adds warmth without disrupting a clean, cohesive scheme. 

Anchor the space with a sculptural statement

A tall architectural plant in a tapered contemporary pot creates sharp vertical emphasis, while the same planting in a rounded NoMud pot softens the look, both mirroring the clean lines of modern apartment architecture in different ways. From the street, it reads as a considered design detail, softening the facade and giving the building an elevated, intentional feel rather than visual clutter. 

Use height strategically

Suspend a hanging pot or two to draw the eye upward and free up floor space, pairing them with grounded, textural pots below for balance. 

Balconies and rooftops can be more than functional — they can be a green retreat high above the city. By using lightweight pots, rectangular planters, and cluster pots, you can create a garden that thrives without the weight or hassle of traditional materials. 

Photography by Nicholas Watt