Here are some DIY ideas on how to decorate a small 5 x 9 ft rental apartment balcony. In this balcony makeover, I installed a reed fence and made a balcony garden with a DIY planter made from a plastic bin and left over reed fencing. For a complete list of materials and supplies and a how-to video on this project, visit my website: http://www.engineeryourspace.com/episodes/how-to-decorate-a-small-balcony/