The balcony is for most Germans a must when looking for a new dwelling in the city.  We love to potter around in this tiny outdoor space, tend to our plants, get the grill going, enjoy an after work drink and watch our neighbours. Talking of plants: Do not plant daft hybrids or plants not indigenous to Northern Europe. Bumblebees, bees and other insects love fox gloves, meadow flowers, delphiniums or sedum.