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What flowers are suitable for balcony boxes. Secrets of choosing and planting balcony flowers. Design Features and Benefits

It is much easier for residents of private houses and owners of household plots to create a paradise of flowers, which cannot be said about apartment owners. But if you don't have your land plot, you can plant flowers right on the balcony in decorative boxes. A flower mini-garden will allow you to create coziness on the balcony and decorate the facade with a carpet of a wide variety of colors.

Landing features

Landing ornamental plants does not take much time, and with proper care of crops in a couple of months, the balcony can be completely transformed.

How to plant flowers and decorative leafy plants in balcony boxes? In fact, the process is very simple, so even those who first decided to breed beautifully will cope with it. flowering plants.

Plant ornamental crops easy, but it is advisable to follow a few simple rules that will allow you to decorate flower arrangements with taste. The planting of balcony flowers itself takes place in three stages:

Creation of drainage

As a rule, decorative flowers are planted in special boxes. To do this, small pieces of bricks, expanded clay, and also gravel are placed at the bottom of the container. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that the holes made in the boxes are not clogged, otherwise excess moisture will not have an exit from the container.

Such a system makes it possible to excess water from the soil, and also helps to protect it from drying out. The drainage layer should not be too thick, no more than 4-5 cm. This is enough to protect the plant roots from rotting.

Soil backfill

It is also necessary to distribute the soil in the box correctly, this will allow ornamental vegetation to take root faster.

It is done like this:

1. First of all on drainage layer fit a little nutrient soil. To do this, you can use both the land bought in the store and collected from the garden;
2. Next, you need to "try on" the plant. In this case, the nutrient layer should be at least 1-2 cm below the side of the container. This procedure it is simply necessary to do it, because when planting the above level, the plant runs the risk of drying out, below - to rot.

Landing

This stage is the final one, it involves the planting of crops and the design of flower arrangements.

In this case, it is imperative to take into account the height of the plants, especially if you use wide boxes where the flowers are planted in several rows. In the foreground, ampelous plants will look best, in the background - tall flowers, and in the middle - undersized ornamental bushes.

Compositions that do not have a clear geometry look good, so it is advisable to plant cultures not in even rows, but mixed. Then, in the islets that are not filled with bushes, you need to fill the soil to the level with the edge of the box. And after that, you should water the newly formed flower bed, but only so that the soil is not wet, but moist.

Composition options

For the literate flower decoration balconies are desirable to use certain schemes landings that allow you to create a harmonious atmosphere and comfort. In this case, it is necessary to choose the right plants for one composition.

Most interesting schemes landings, discussed below, will help you not only beautifully decorate a window sill or facade, but also bring your own creative ideas to life:

• Composition for Sunny Places: Asymmetrical placement has come into vogue lately
  decorative crops. Red zone with right side represented by pelargonium and kufei, which are in harmony with yellow spot in the center of bright evening primrose. The silver-flowered immortelle lends particular appeal to this idea;
• Fragrant composition: Purple and fragrant geranium inflorescences (1) are perfectly combined with a blue carpet of scaevola (2), and they are complemented by pale pink ampelous geranium (3), which is the first to catch the eye;
• Floral Minimalism: Ampelous petunia in pale lilac tones looks charming surrounded by purple flowers. These cultures are practically not afraid of bad weather, so they will delight you with their beauty even on rainy days. bright accent a minimalist idea is the yellow immortelle, which blooms until the last months of autumn;
• Ampel ensemble: lush bushes contrast beautifully and create a beautiful composition. This fabulous performance from ampelous plants Ideal for semi shaded areas.

What crops to grow on the balcony?

Many flower growers, carried away by the breeding process ornamental bushes, forget that a lot of space is needed for the normal development of crops. But it is precisely this feature that does not allow placing a large number of different plants. At the same time, experts do not recommend planting flowers closely, because then the soil in the boxes is quickly depleted, and the crops do not give abundant flowering.

Flowers for balcony boxes must be chosen wisely so that the decorative role assigned to them in the interior is 100% fulfilled:

• annual crops. Flowers such as marigolds, godetia or nasturtium are ideal for
  registration of a loggia or a balcony. Despite the fact that the crops are annuals, their rapid development will only please you. For breeding flowers, it is best to use purchased seedlings. Then the inflorescences will appear quickly enough. Otherwise, you will have to buy seeds that need to be sown around March, and stored in a cool and bright place until sprouts appear;
• Carpet cultures. For beautiful design facades, it is best to use climbing types of ornamental vegetation. For these purposes, annual vines are perfect. To give them the right direction of growth, special lattices and supports are used.

Balcony flowers are a wonderful way to decorate balconies, loggias and window sills. This activity will bring not only a lot of pleasure, but also benefit. After all, with the help of ornamental vegetation, you can beautifully decorate balcony railings, creating original compositions from climbing and bush crops.

Where to start turning a loggia or balcony into a piece of paradise with beautifully flowering plants? For successful cultivation It is important for any flower culture to organize conditions that are suitable for it.

It is not necessary to determine the orientation of the future oasis to the cardinal points. It is enough to have an idea of ​​whether there is a balcony on the sunny or shady side. This is the main criterion for choosing flora for him.

Sunny side

On sunny side most balcony crops are grown. Mainly annuals , the first place among which deservedly belongs to .

ON THE PICTURE: Hybrid Petunia - great choice for a sunny balcony.

Due to the huge variety of shapes and colors, long abundant flowering and unpretentiousness, this flower has become super popular with flower growers. It is easy to care for him, and even a beginner can grow Petunia.

Modern hybrid petunias there are:

• bush and ampelous;
• small-flowered and large-flowered;
• simple and terry;
• with fringed edges.

The flowers of various types of Petunias are single-colored, with light or dark centers, with radial contrasting stripes and edges painted in a different color. Upright forms are grown in flower boxes various sizes, ampelous - in hanging planters.

ON THE PICTURE: Ampelnaya Petunia in a hanging pot.

Most decorative forms are resistant to adverse weather conditions: flowers do not deteriorate from rain. Flowering continues from early summer until frost.

Combining various varieties of Petunias, it is possible to create a unique balcony flower garden from one of this genus.

ON THE PICTURE: Balcony, decorated various types Petunias.

You can buy ready-made seedlings of Petunias in flower shops or grow them yourself by sowing seeds at the end of winter.

Unpretentious plants recommended for balcony cultivation include and. There are many varieties with various forms and color of inflorescences: red, orange, white, yellow.

ON THE PICTURE: From marigolds of different varieties, you can arrange a wonderful flower garden.

Marigolds are undemanding to the soil, drought-resistant. If you accidentally forget to water the flowers on the loggia, the tragedy will not happen. But it is better not to skip watering, especially on hot days: the lower leaves will begin to turn yellow and dry, the plants will lose their decorative effect.

Marigolds grow quickly and bloom early, within one and a half to two months after sowing the seeds. For abundant flowering, it is necessary to remove wilted buds. Otherwise, ripening seeds will "pull" on themselves vitality plants.

ON THE PICTURE: Withered marigold flowers must be removed in a timely manner.

For a balcony it is better to choose undersized species flowering plants. For the sunny side, low varieties, annuals and are good. On a brightly lit loggia are appropriate:

• (Burachok);
• (Antirrhinum);
• (Clarkia);
• (Sage);

You can combine business with pleasure: plant several types of herbs, for example,. They comfortably coexist in one container. Read more about growing homemade spices in the article:.

ON THE PICTURE: Spices in one container.

Pull the support cords and plant, decorative Beans or. This creates a wonderful shady place to relax with a cup of tea or a book.

ON THE PICTURE: Thickets of Ipomoea give a pleasant shade on a sunny balcony.

Suitable for balcony plantings biennials : () And . On the balconies and loggias of true admirers of floristry, there is also (Geranium).

ON THE PICTURE:Pelargonium is distinguished by a wide variety of shapes and colors.

Over the years, Pelargonium has been thoroughly forgotten. More recently, it grew mainly on rural window sills and in some provincial offices. But in last years breeders have bred many ornamental varieties, thanks to which Geranium received a second life. Bush and ampelous varieties of this plant turn loggias and balconies into real flowering gardens.

Pelargonium can be grown from seeds, but it is better to cut adult bushes at the end of winter - the beginning of spring. Each cutting should have three internodes. lower leaves removed from the shoots, after which the cuttings are dried for several hours.

The shoots prepared in this way are planted in small cups or pots with drainage holes. You need a light, permeable soil. Landing is carried out with a deepening of one internode: in this place, the formation of roots will begin.

ON THE PICTURE: Rooting cuttings of Pelargonium in peat humus tablets.

As they grow, young plants are pinched for better branching. By the time the grown Pelargonium bushes move to the balcony, they are transferred to permanent containers filled with loose nutrient soil.

With a sufficient area of ​​\u200b\u200ba balcony or loggia, potted and even large-sized container plants are placed there for the summer. On the sunny side, citrus fruits, succulents and cacti, potted, feel great.

shadow side

If the balcony is in the shade for most of the day, various bulbs will take root on it. Of the large ones, it is worth planting on a shaded loggia, ferns,.

From flowering plants for a shady balcony is suitable.

ON THE PICTURE: Tuberous Begonia is a great choice for a shady balcony.

This type of Begonia is decorated with asymmetrical jagged foliage, flowers of various shades of white, yellow, orange, red, pink. They are large single or small, but collected in clusters; simple, semi-double and terry.

Begonia blooms throughout the summer, continuing until October. But it is necessary to remove the plant from an uninsulated balcony before the onset of the first frost. Begonia loves fertile, slightly acidic, breathable soil that needs to be constantly moist.

Another flowering plant, which is ideal for the conditions of a shady balcony, -.

ON THE PICTURE: Fuchsia tolerates shade well.

It is impossible to take your eyes off Fuchsia with blossoming buds. The unusual shape and color of flowers, lush flowering literally fascinate. Particularly decorative ampelous species grown in hanging planters.

To get an elegant flower cascade, take three to five cuttings of Fuchsia, depending on the size of the container. They are planted together, closer to the edge of the container, under some slope.
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ON THE PICTURE: Wind-resistant Alyssum exudes a pleasant aroma.

Winter Garden

On a glazed balcony or loggia, you can organize a real winter garden. This best option for the upper floors.

ON THE PICTURE: The choice of plants for a glazed balcony is much wider than for an open one.

If there are additional light sources on the glazed balcony or loggia, the choice of plants for them is almost unlimited. If you insulate the walls and floor, install double-glazed windows, conduct electricity, hang lamps, you can grow whatever your heart desires there.

ON THE PICTURE: Glazed balcony or loggia, turned into a winter garden - a great place to relax.

1. Make sure the flower boxes and climbing supports are securely fastened to the balcony railing.
2. For flower containers with drainage holes, pallets are needed to drain excess moisture.
3. Choose containers for the sunny side light color to avoid overheating the roots. On the shadow it is better to use dark ones.
4. When growing plants with different colors on the same loggia or balcony, it is important harmonious combination colors and shapes.
5. In balcony flower arrangements, they combine win-win different shades one color.
6. Plants on fresh air watered either in the morning or late in the evening. Periodically, they should be fed with fertilizers, according to the recommendations for a particular species.
7. The glazed balcony should be ventilated for the comfort of the flora growing on it.

Turning a balcony into a blooming and fragrant oasis is very simple. For this you can use and . In summer, flowers and greenery can be grown on the loggia. What types of them are most suitable for planting on the balcony, you should know before planting them in plastic balcony boxes. It is also important to pay attention to the rules for growing flowers and other ornamental plants on the loggia.

We use balcony flower boxes correctly

Not only creative people who prefer to surround themselves with beauty strive to buy balcony boxes for growing flowers and ornamental plants. Often they are purchased for quite practical purposes. For example, in order to hide the defects of an unpresentable-looking loggia at least in summer. And greenery is often planted in balcony boxes by those who do not have a summer cottage or a plot of land for a vegetable garden.

In order for your ideas on organizing a beautiful green corner on the loggia to be realized without problems and obstacles, you should remember a few simple rules:

• If you plan to use mounts for balcony boxes or set up an impromptu flower garden on an uninsulated loggia, then planting in containers should be done in the spring when the climate is right. After all, some flowers and ornamental plants are afraid of frost.
• Brackets for balcony boxes are durable and reliable designs, but they are best used in combination with plastic containers. After all, the soil and the flowers themselves significantly weight the structure. This means that a heavy box made of metal or ceramics can collapse.
• Different plants can be planted in balcony boxes, for example, several types of flowers at once. But it is important to follow the rules of the neighborhood. Some cultures do not tolerate other colors nearby and do not blend well with each other. For example, dahlias, in principle, do not like neighbors. And lilies of the valley do not take root well in the same container and soil with violets, lilies of the valley and pansies. Neighborhood can be useful in a balcony flower box. For example, petunias and marigolds, nasturtiums and fuchsias complement each other well both from an aesthetic point of view and in terms of growth and survival.
• In order to enjoy the beautiful view of an impromptu flower bed on your balcony, be sure to pay attention to what you need to use to create the perfect microclimate. In this way, you will reduce the risk of overdrying or rotting of the root system of flower crops and achieve excellent germination of the seed.

Particular attention should be paid to the soil in which you plant seeds or seedlings. It should be lightweight and waterproof. It is advisable not to take land from the dacha and garden. It can be infected with bacteria and various diseases that are unpleasant for plants. For a balcony box, it is better to buy ready-made for planting flowers.

Choosing plants and flowers for balcony boxes

Creating a flower garden in a balcony box is a flight of fancy and creativity in its purest form. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the most popular varieties flower crops that are ideal for growing on the loggia.

This annual plant is ideal for growing on a windowsill or in a balcony box holder behind a railing. Plant with flowers of medium size from yellow to fiery orange. Large leaves and slightly curly stems allow the use of nasturtium in cascading compositions. But only these flowers can be planted. And they will look incredibly beautiful and noble. It is worth noting that nasturtium is unpretentious in care. Large seeds germinate relatively quickly. You can plant this plant both on the sunny and on the shady side. Nasturtium in a balcony box will not suffer from an excess or lack of sunlight.

The abundance of colors and shapes of petunias are the main reasons for the popular love of gardeners. This plant, in addition to everything, is unpretentious in its care. But planting it in a plastic balcony box is better than seedlings. Petunia seeds should be sown in late February - mid-March. Then already in June you will have a blooming flower bed of multi-colored and incredibly beautiful inflorescences on your balcony. Additional lighting this plant is not required, it can grow in the shade and in the sun. Before sowing petunia in plastic balcony boxes, pay attention to the size of the seeds. Small grains should not be covered with soil. They should be sown on the surface. In order to produce crops evenly, you can use such a simple household item as a toothpick. With its help, you can easily move a small seed into a plastic container. In order to mark the place where the seed lies, almost imperceptible on the soil, you can stick another toothpick next to it. Petunia in a balcony box looks elegant and rich. With it, you can create beautiful flower arrangements.

Bright plants in red and yellow colors are well known to everyone. It is desirable to grow them on the balcony if the windows face the north and east. Marigolds do not like strong sun. On the south and west side, their leaves will burn. But if you are the owner of an apartment with a loggia on the sunny side, but still want to decorate it with marigolds, do not despair. You can grow them in a balcony box on the windowsill. Just periodically it will have to be removed from the sun to the floor.

Fuchsia is small in size ornamental shrub. It differs not only unusual shape flowers that are easily comparable to ancient architecture China, but also abundant and unusually bright flowering. This plant will delight your eyes from late spring until the first frost. Fuchsia is best planted in a balcony box white color. Since it is important that its root system does not overheat. The plant is thermophilic, but does not tolerate the scorching sun. This, of course, should be considered when choosing a place to grow fuchsia. Please also note that the soil for planting these crops should be drained.

Ipomoea comes in different varieties, but experienced gardeners advise planting on the balcony the ivy-like type of this plant. A particular advantage is that it is unpretentious. Planted in a balcony flower box, which can be bought relatively inexpensively, Ipomoea in the middle - end of May. A decorative ivy-shaped flower grows quickly. In order to keep its stems intact, you should use a metal grill, a special frame or ordinary twine. Sprouts will curl beautifully along them. Ipomoea can be used to decorate an unpresentable-looking loggia. It can be used to create multi-tiered flower arrangements.

Roses in a balcony box (photo above), it is better to plant dwarf varieties. Ground cover species of these ornamental plants are also suitable for this. It is important to note that grafting roses is a rather laborious process. Not every grower will immediately be able to grow beautiful and noble plants. Therefore, it's better. They can be planted in pots at home as early as the middle of winter. And with the onset of heat, transplant into a plastic balcony box.

Balcony flower boxes with mounts are ideal for growing begonias. unpretentious plants are distinguished by their extraordinary beauty and variety of colors and types. Sometimes the varieties of these plants are so different from each other that even experienced florist it is extremely difficult to determine that it is begonia in front of him. A successful and incredibly beautiful and noble combination will be flower composition from begonias and ivy, which can also be grown in a balcony box. Begonia care is simple. The main thing is that the watering of the plant is moderate, and the lighting is bright. That is why it is better to grow them on the sunny side.

Lobelia is gentle and incredible beautiful flower. It is often compared to the wild forget-me-not because of its color and small size inflorescences. Lobelias can be planted in flower pots or balcony flower boxes with fasteners. This plant looks extraordinarily beautiful both in compositions, for example with petunias or fuchsias, and in solo performance. A lush hat of small flowers almost completely hides the leaves and blooms throughout the summer. Lobelia is sown in the same way as petunia on the surface of the soil. Since the seeds germinate for a long time, this should be done in late February - early March. It is recommended to plant plants in balcony flower boxes with a pallet at the end of May.

In the people, this flower is often called pansies. unusual flowers look noble and original, thanks to the graceful shape of the inflorescence and non-standard tint options. Balcony box, do it yourself for a long time and irrationally, for growing violas, it must be with a pallet. After all capricious plants it is very easy to pour, thanks to which they will simply die. Pansies often planted in open ground. In this case, the seeds are sown before winter. To grow viola in a balcony box, this should be done in February - mid-March. By the way, next year the plants can bloom again if you leave them in a cool place for the winter.

Growing greens in a balcony box

Most often, balcony boxes in St. Petersburg, Moscow and other cities are used exclusively for growing flowers. But some born gardeners do not use them to transform the loggia. They also grow useful, from the point of view of gardeners, plants. Balcony box 100 cm, as well as plastic containers of other sizes are used for growing greenery. By the way, their special advantage in this issue is that you can use them to grow healthy and vitamin-rich plants on the windowsill all year round.

Not only the usual parsley, dill and green onion can be grown in plastic balcony boxes. They are also suitable for rarer greens such as cilantro and basil. Root crops and vegetable crops can also be collected directly from the windowsill. At the same time, they will not lose in taste and benefits. Small varieties of tomato, radish, chili peppers and even cucumbers can be grown in plastic containers. You can also plant in them. useful herbs. In such conditions, you can stock up on lemon balm, thyme and chamomile.

With the help of balcony boxes, you can not only turn the loggia into a fragrant green corner and admire the beautiful and harmonious view of flowers throughout the summer. Grow greens, vegetables and healthy herbs right on your windowsill and enjoy the taste and benefits of organic products.

Thinking about decorating a balcony or loggia? Flowers - The best decision! Under the guidance of some rules and your own imagination, you can create a unique flower corner in your home.

Design Features and Benefits

In order for the flower balcony to turn out exactly the way you intended it, you need to take into account several nuances: microclimate, neighborhood, etc. When planting your favorite flowers on the balcony, do not forget about their features, because each plant requires different conditions for growth. Someone loves the bright sun, and someone does not mind living in the shade. The same goes for temperature and humidity.

It is also worth asking before planting about which plants can live quietly with their "neighbors", and who prefers to grow alone. A striking example"sole proprietor" - a handsome dahlia. But modest marigolds, on the contrary, are distinguished by their special friendliness, besides, they are excellent defenders of the garden from a variety of pests.

What to plant

All plants that have ever been planted on balconies can be divided into three types:

• annuals;
• perennials;
• Biennials.

From the names it is clear how each type is different. The variety of colors is almost limitless. The choice is huge, so you can plant any flowers that you want on the loggia or balcony. However, there are several nuances that should be considered when planting a particular plant. If desired, you can build a mini garden, with the help of which the landscaping of the loggia will be done with a bang. In addition, you can get a good harvest in the form of greens and some vegetables.

Sunny side

There are a lot of plants that love the sun and warmth. Therefore, for an open balcony on the sunny side, the choice is huge. This includes fast growing annuals for which the east side is in summer period- the perfect place.

Avid gardeners recommend planting climbing plants, such as morning glory, on the sunny side. The main thing is to properly fix the boxes so that the flowers braid the desired territory. But gardeners give the first place to the beautiful petunia, whose color range is so huge that everyone will find a flower to their liking. It's easy enough to take care of, lush bloom She pleases for a very long time.

No less popular are unpretentious marigolds. They, like petunias, are very diverse: they differ in height, shades and density of the flower. The rose takes root very well on the balcony. However, she needs proper fit and care. If you follow all the rules, then you can enjoy your own grown roses, which are a hundred times more beautiful than store ones.

On a sunny balcony, it is better to plant low-growing plants such as calendula, nasturtium, some types of asters, zinnias and dahlias. Bright clematis looks very attractive.

You can combine business with pleasure and plant greens on the balcony: oregano, balsam, thyme, mint, etc. If you have a closed balcony, then seedlings will settle on it no worse than any flower for a while.

shadow side

A balcony in the shade is not a reason to refuse a flower garden. Many flowers love shade and partial shade, so the north side can be decorated no worse than any other. In addition, under such conditions, you can plant houseplants on the balcony: most bulbs and large plants like Monstera, Myrtle, Ficus and ferns.

Many people think that shade tolerant plants do not have lush flowers, but this is not so. A very bright shade-loving representative is Begonia. It blooms for 5 months; loves fertile and moist soil. The ampelous types of this flower are especially good. Since they do not tolerate heat and perfectly decorate shady areas. No less bright representative of the shadow is Fuchsia.

Also, do not forget about annuals that are unpretentious: nasturtium, petunia, marigolds, calendula and forget-me-nots. And if you are a fan of bright aromas, then you definitely need to plant cloves, vervain, alyssum or levka on the western side in improvised beds.

Winter Garden

The winter garden is the dream of many women. You can create your own green corner if you wish, on closed balcony. Having even a small area of ​​​​the loggia, you can place a large number of different plants, the main thing is to choose the right species and create all the necessary conditions.

For winter garden a loggia or insulated terrace is ideal. If you plan to grow enough thermophilic plants, then the space must be provided with additional lighting and heating devices. In this case, the choice of the type of grown plants will be huge.

How beautiful to put

It is not enough to choose beautiful plants, you also need to choose a beautiful container in which you can plant plants. With the help of drawers and pots, you can interestingly decorate the facade. Bright planters and art-style containers are a decoration that will not fade against the backdrop of flowering plants.

How, where and what to place, you need to decide in advance, in order to end up with not just a bunch of flower pots, but a beautiful flowering composition. Long before planting, draw a plan for the future garden on big sheet. Choose for each plant its own corner in which it will be comfortable. It is important that the plants do not interfere with each other:

• Lianas will be comfortable at one of the walls;
• Summer plants in small boxes can be beautifully placed against the background of a canvas of vines;
• large plants in round boxes you can safely arrange in all corners;
• Cannes, zinnias, dahlias and gladioli can be distributed along the entire length of the balcony.

There are many interesting options for placing flowers on a covered balcony. Each of them can be written separately.

Shelves

A very compact and easy way to place a maximum of pots and flower boxes on the balcony. Shelves can be made of any size, and they can be placed at different levels at a distance from each other. It is more convenient to arrange below big plants, and at the top it is best to put pots with ampelous flowers.

What container to use? Any. For shelves, it is better to choose oblong boxes or small planters. Boxes can be made independently, given the size of the shelves. If desired and possible, you can make real shelving along all free walls. In this case, there will be plenty of space for plants.

Cloth "with pockets"

A very interesting option for placing flowers on the balcony. Best suited for open spaces, because it looks original and attracts attention. To build this design with your own hands, you need to purchase a dense canvas commensurate with the balcony wall and sew onto it on different distance from each other pockets of the same dense material. After that, the canvas is securely fixed on the wall, and pots or bags of flowers are inserted into the pockets.

tapestries

Tapestries usually consist of a strong mesh or numerous intertwined cords perpendicular to each other. This option is ideal for climbing plants such as morning glory, thunbergia, maurandia, etc.

coasters

An option suitable for both simple and curly flowers. In specialized stores, you can purchase coasters that have several tiers and additional guide supports for loaches.

Modules

This design most likely resembles an ordinary wardrobe, which has many drawers. open type. Despite its massiveness, it is very convenient to use, as it allows you to place a maximum of plants. So that the closet does not look like a rough and out of place design, it can be decorated or disguised.

A few tips regarding the placement and cultivation of balcony plants:

• Choose medium-sized boxes and pots: in small containers, the earth dries quickly, and the flowers quickly become uncomfortable, large pots take up too much space and often mold grows in them due to waterlogging.
• Balcony boxes with a holder are very ergonomic in use, as they can be fixed not only on the wall, but also under the balcony “pocket”, which will save space significantly. To make reliable hanging boxes you need a bracket and the right hands.
• You can grow flowers on the balcony in summer with the most different ways. But there are no less options for accommodation. Numerous shelves and racks that are easy to do with your own hands are very practical in operation.
• Do you want to create a bright balcony, unlike anything else? Then you need to decorate your balcony. This can be done not only through flowers, but also with the help of containers for them. Make diverse shelves or purchase multi-tiered coasters and plant in them a mixture of the brightest ampel plants coexisting with each other that have a lush "hair".
• Do you want to make drawers and shelves yourself? Then do not forget about their safety. Before you start using them, cover every centimeter with a protective layer of special impregnation or ordinary paint.
• For shelves and drawers, choose a shade of paint that is much lighter than the color of the flowers, or something neutral. Perfect option- all shades of green. With the help of a similar trick, boxes can be easily hidden against the backdrop of flowering greenery.

Do what you love without haste and with special attention, and let your home flower garden please you and passers-by.

Care

In order for the flower garden to please you every day, you need to properly and timely care for it:

1. Watering. The main point in the cultivation of any plant. On the sunny side, flowers need more moisture than shade-loving counterparts. If the balcony is on the north side, then certain types flowers can do without watering. It is also worth considering the type of balcony: on an open balcony in cloudy weather, flowers are not watered, and in a glazed one, watering is simply necessary, regardless of what happens on the street.
2. Fertilizer. Each species requires its own rate and type of feeding. But all flowers have one thing in common: you need to add fertilizer only in the afternoon, when the activity of the sun decreases. But it is best to feed the flowers on cloudy days.
3. Protection. Insects - main enemies any flower garden, regardless of its location. It is very important from time to time to carry out the prevention of infection with the help of special means.
4. Microclimate. If with open balcony everything is clear (the temperature on it is the same as on the street), then with the loggia the situation is completely different. The temperature in the glazed flower garden in summer time they heat up significantly, so you can grow indoor plants and even flowers from southern countries there. They need special and thorough care, because even the slightest failure in temperature or humidity can destroy the plant.

May 8, 2017
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Description of work stages

If you decide to grow flowers on the balcony, then first of all you need to solve two questions:

1. The choice of containers and fasteners for it;
2. The choice of plants depending on the location of the balcony.

Let's analyze each aspect in detail.

Drawers and fixtures

All containers for growing flowers are divided into several types:

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	plastic containers. Such a balcony box with a flower tray is the most popular today. Its main advantages: a wide variety of colors; different sizes; light weight products. The plastic box perfectly tolerates atmospheric influences, which is also important. The price of such products is lower than that of any other solution.
	Wooden crafts. If you want to make balcony flower boxes with your own hands, then choose this option. Required for manufacturing edged board 20-25 mm thick and 20 cm wide. The photo shows the design, it is very simple, so even a novice master will cope with the work. Such products look attractive, but do not last long - the wood quickly begins to deteriorate due to dampness.
	Ceramic boxes. Most often they are designed for one plant and are small in size due to their significant mass. They are most often used as floor version, hanging them is not very convenient due to the large weight.
	Automatic watering boxes. Most modern type products, consisting of a pallet with water and a system of capillary tubes through which moisture enters the roots of plants. Thanks to this design, you can not water the flowers for 2-3 months. The price of such products starts from 900 rubles. Until the roots of plants reach a certain depth, the automatic watering system will not provide the necessary moisture. Therefore, in the beginning you will still have to water the flowers manually, remember this.

In addition to the material of manufacture, other aspects are taken into account when choosing:

• Availability drainage holes in the day. This is necessary to remove excess moisture and prevent rotting of the root system of flowers;
• Pallet for drawer. It allows you to collect moisture and prevent it from spilling onto the floor or on the heads of passers-by if the structure is located outside. Ready options most often come with a pallet, for homemade you need to purchase suitable option separately;

• Drawer dimensions. Choose the best option for the plants you will grow. The universal option is 180x180 mm, this is enough for planting small plants in two rows. It is these options that are most often found on sale. The length can vary from 40 to 100 cm;

• Drawer color. This aspect is much more important than you think. Coloring affects not only the appearance of your mini-flower bed, but also regulates the degree of heating of the soil. On the south side, it is better to put light products so that the sun does not overheat root system, and on the north, dark ones are more suitable.

Now let's figure out how to install boxes on the balcony. There are several mounting options:

• metal coasters. They are most often made to a specific drawer size and have the exact width and length. There are hanging options, with hooks bent under the railing and structures that are attached to concrete or brick wall anchor bolts. The option that best suits your case is selected;

• Metal or plastic brackets. This option is a holder, adjustable for the width of the drawer. They can cling to the railing, or they can be attached to the surface. You can choose the holder to match the color of your drawers so that it does not catch the eye. Usually two brackets are used per container, but if the box is wide and heavy, then it is better to use three elements.

How to hang a box on the wall? Use either the same holders, or put shelves. Alternatively, you can use rope holders that you can buy or weave.

First of all, decide on which side the balcony is located. This depends on the choice of colors. Let's look at the main options. On the south side, it is best to plant the following:

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	Calendula. Feels good under the sun and blooms very violently and brightly. By combining several different varieties, you can create an interesting composition.
	Petunia. Loves an abundance of light and blooms very well in such conditions. This option is demanding on soil moisture. Therefore, on sunny balconies, you will have to water twice a day.
	Purslane. Many flower growers believe that this best flowers for a south facing balcony. They tolerate light well and do not need frequent watering. They bloom very brightly and profusely.
	Geranium. Another great option for the balcony. It has a very beautiful flowering, unpretentious care and does not require frequent watering.

In addition to these types of plants, many others can be planted: cacti, dahlias, phlox, morning glory, asters, cannes, mignonette, zinnia and much more. The seed store will tell you all the possible options.

Almost everything can be planted on the east and west sides, so it makes no sense to list specific crops. What flowers to plant - you decide.

Let's figure out what to plant if you have a north side:

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	Torenia. Doesn't need direct sunshine, so it blooms well on the north side. Requires constant watering and moisture.
	Begonia. Great for shaded balconies, demanding on watering and fertilizers.
	Fuchsia. Very beautiful plant, but also demanding to care. Grows well on the north side.

Let's analyze some schemes for planting flowers in boxes:

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	Single row fit. If the boxes for flowers are narrow, then it is better to place the plants in one row, alternating in color.
	Double row fit. In this case, straight plants of medium and large height are planted in the back row, and curly flowers or small varieties are planted in the front row.
	A simple scheme of immortelle and petunias. Great for boxes 60-80 cm wide, everything is simple, but this option looks very elegant.
	Pink purple mix. More difficult option which is suitable for wide drawers. You can also come up with compositions on the basis of the examples above. Your fantasy is unlimited

Living plants look much better than artificial flowers. I hope this simple instruction will help you create a small greenhouse on your balcony.

Conclusion

You received detailed information about colors for the balcony and how to choose drawers and fasteners for them. The video in this article will reveal the topic even better, and if you have questions, ask in the comments.