Planter systems
Containers, soil mixes, and irrigation habits sized for city heat, slab limits, and rental-friendly setups.
Weight before beauty
Older Barcelona slabs and cantilevered galleries have limits a single oversized ceramic trough can breach once wet. We distribute volume along the rail or wall, favouring lighter composites with drainage layers and moisture-retaining mixes rather than dense garden soil. Where structural notes exist from a renovation, we read them before ordering pots.
Species for sun and for shade
South and west exposures favour rosemary, lavender, olive standards in deep pots, and tough grasses that forgive missed waterings in August. North courtyards suit ferns, aspidistra, and shade herbs that enjoy cooler air between party walls. We avoid thirsty annuals as the only green layer so the composition still looks intentional when travel interrupts watering.
District notes
Eixample
Distribute troughs along long rails; leave drain access and avoid one heavy centrepiece on cantilevers.
Gràcia
Shade species for courts; mid-height planters soften kitchen windows without blocking ground-floor light.
Poblenou
Wind-baffle trough lines and drip irrigation; secure pots against sea gusts on roof strips.
Field checklist
- Confirm wet weight estimates against any known slab guidance.
- Locate outdoor taps or plan self-watering reservoirs for flats without plumbing changes.
- Check community rules on climbing ties into shared masonry.
- Leave gaps between pots for breeze so heat does not trap against the façade.
- Schedule refill habits for July versus November before plants arrive.
Fees for planting plans
A planter system brief — container schedule, plant list, watering notes — typically costs €420 to €890 depending on railing length and whether custom troughs are sourced. Plant and pot purchases are billed separately at supplier prices in EUR.