Floor space on balconies is limited. If every pot sits on the ground, soon there’s no space to walk, keep a chair, or dry clothes. It starts feeling like you’ve climbed into a plant storeroom instead of a relaxing corner.
Hanging planters move part of the garden into the air. Rail-hanging pots, wall-mounted brackets, or ceiling-hung baskets let plants cascade down without occupying your walking zone. You still get the green view, maybe even more, because trailing plants fall at eye level.
This also helps you create layers—some plants high, some mid-height, some low. Visually it feels like a mini vertical garden instead of one flat line of pots.
You keep the ground clearer for chairs, stools, a drying stand, or even just standing and stretching. Greenery + usable space = balcony that actually gets used.
