Fall Preparation
Autumn is a beautiful season for balconies. Cooler temperatures make outdoor time pleasant, and many plants thrive in fall conditions.
Plant Care
- Remove spent summer annuals
- Plant cool-season vegetables and flowers
- Harvest herbs before frost
- Prepare tender perennials for winter
- Add autumn-blooming plants for color
Maintenance Tasks
- Clean and store summer-only furniture
- Check drainage before rain season
- Repair any damage from summer use
- Clean out gutters and drainage areas
- Organize winter storage
Fall Planting
- Pansies and violas for winter color (mild climates)
- Kale, lettuce, and other cool-season greens
- Spring bulbs in containers
- Ornamental cabbages and grasses
- Mums for autumn color
Autumn preparation ensures your balcony remains beautiful and your plants stay healthy through winter. It's also the perfect time to plan improvements for next spring.