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Q I’m living in a rental with a small balcony but at the moment it’s just dead space. What are some quick, budget-friendly ways I can update the area and make it more inviting? Steph, via Instagram

Creating a potted garden is a wonderful way to make the space feel more inviting, and you can have loads of fun chopping and changing your pots and plants from season to season. If you’re a renter, check out the pots in Northcote Pottery’s Urbanlite range. They’re stylish and lightweight, so you can move them around easily and take them with you from house to house. They

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