Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: English Box on north facing balcony 8Nov 08, 2011 11:39 pm If they are to have the best chance you need: *Deeper pots that are not self watering. (yes true) 30-40cm deep will be most effective. *Please don't use the peat moss on the top. That will greatly increase moisture loss from the soil. *Replant them with a combination of either 50/50 certified organic potting mix and cior fibre/cocopeat. or a 60/40 mix with the cocopeat on the heavier side or just in pure coco peat. That stuff will dry far slower than the current soils. *Mulch the tops with pinebark or treelopper mulch if you can get a little bit. *Use something other than English box. there are loads of Aussie plants that out perform it for hedging especially in that location. The warning is on the sticker on the door too. Second the aluminium powdercoat 6 18198 First time building 2 storey home in NSW. Below Current plan have separate balcony. But thinking to do a multipurpose lounge with balcony (kind of sunroom) in first floor… 0 4780 Well you won't get cooked by the afternoon sun when sitting out on the balcony on a summers afternoon but you won't have much to look at besides the neighbours… 4 3755 |