Although some people may say that we don’t need lawns in our lives, the blockade has taught us the importance of these open green spaces. For people in high-rises and apartments, parks or green spaces may be more difficult to find. However, if you have a balcony, you have the opportunity to change all this through a small DIY "backyard" project.

In order to understand how to properly turn your balcony into a lush green space, we got some tips from Bunnings DIY expert Mitch McLean.

"When you are dealing with the challenge of maximizing small outdoor space, any DIY improvements made to the balcony will have an impact. The balcony is a direct extension of the apartment, and any item that increases its attractiveness is also conducive to the overall livability of your home. "McLean said.

In this way, you will have your own backyard shelter, which is entirely yours. How this is done.

Let's start with the most important thing-green plants.

"Having expansive lush greenery is not limited to those with spacious backyards-there are many ways to use balcony space to increase greenery," McLean said.

“By adding a vertical garden to make the most of the wall space, it is very suitable for planting herbs and vegetables and other practical additives. For the final maintenance-free functional wall, try adding artificial hedge tiles from floor to ceiling.”

Tiles make your balcony look green? genius.

If you would rather go all out and spread some fake grass or turf on your balcony, there is also a way. Australian synthetic turf has a choice of fake grass built specifically for balconies.

McLean also pointed out the importance of sitting on the balcony, which should be the main feature of your establishment.

"Seats are a good starting point to build the rest of the balcony space around. If you have a wall to use, try adding colorful feature walls, outdoor screen panels or vertical gardens, which are simple and affordable to increase influence and style." He said.

When it comes to what to put on the new green balcony, you will want to prioritize usability. McLean recommended an outdoor storage box that can double as a table or seat, foldable furniture, easy to clean and portable barbecue.

Of course, you may also want some plants. If you are not the biggest green thumb, maybe try to choose plants that are hard to kill.

"Remember that when you work in a smaller space, usability is the key, so if you have limited content you can add, decide what you will use the space most often and prioritize that," McLean said. "This will help prevent your balcony from becoming cluttered and ensure that it is a pleasant space for you and your guests to relax."

There, you can get some simple tips from DIY (Bunnings), the god of all things, to maximize the outdoor space you have and reduce the time you spend in crowded parks. If another blockade comes, you will be prepared.

Lauren Rouse is a writer and producer for Lifehacker, Gizmodo and Kotaku Australia.

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