What You Need to Know Before Landscapingbalcony, how to choose flowers and what furniture will suit best - you will learn about all this from our article Balconies in our apartments have long ceased to be a dumping ground for unnecessary things, which, like a suitcase without a handle, are a pity to throw away, but heavy to carry. Their owners begin to appreciate the advantages of an additional two or even six square meters and arrange the most unexpected corners there. For example, a green garden.
To glaze or not to glaze
It seems that today everyone has glazed loggias.And, since the climate in our latitudes is “uncomfortable” for most of the year, it is logical to assume that there really is a need for this. After all, if you plant plants on the balcony, they will simply die from the cold in the fall.
But in Europe it is quite common practiceAn interesting solution is a home garden on open balconies. A small loggia with a small table and a beautiful chair, decorated with live plants that wrap around the railings, looks very peaceful. In addition, in the summer it will be especially pleasant to have breakfast here, drink coffee and breathe fresh air.
This option would be more appropriate in thatif your balcony overlooks a quiet, cozy courtyard with lots of greenery or a beautiful park. Neighborhoods with large enterprises or busy roads imply gas pollution, noise and dust - in this case, it is better to glaze the loggia.
How to place flowers
So, if the decision has already been made and you are sureknow that you want to create a cozy green corner on your balcony, here are some ideas. It is worth starting with the selection of plants. There are two types of landscaping: vertical and horizontal. If horizontal has been known for a long time and everything is clear with it (flowers are located on horizontal levels: on shelves, on the floor, on tables), then vertical is just beginning to gain popularity. In this case, flowers are placed on panels, shelves, racks that are attached to the wall - a certain composition of living plants is obtained.
Regardless of the way the flowers are arrangedIt is important to remember that you should not buy violets or any other plants that require delicate care for the balcony. But palm trees, climbing plants and ficus are ideal.
Choosing furniture
If you are arranging a green area on your balconycorner, which means you will want to relax there as well. And therefore, you need to choose the right furniture. So, you shouldn’t shove an old armchair or a huge sofa onto a small balcony. And not because they will block all the space. They just don’t belong there. It’s better to put a small table on transparent legs (make a folding tabletop) and one or two very light chairs.
Another option for balcony furniture is pallets.You can take them for free or for a small fee from a hardware store warehouse. They have a basic design, but it allows you to make sofas, tables, and even shelves. Add a light mattress and beautiful textiles to all this - and you will get original and quite comfortable furniture.
Shelves
In addition to furniture, be sure to place at leastone small shelf: you can put your favorite books and all sorts of useful little things on it. Ampelous plants will also like it on it. The main thing is that it can be made from the same pallets as the furniture.
Lighting
If you are not going to work on the balconyat night, then there is no need to conduct electricity there. And for while away the summer evenings, hanging garlands or battery-powered lamps are perfect. With them, it will be cozy and light enough.
