Balcony, terrace, patio and garden
Garden Gazebos Articles March 7th, 2010
People choose balcony, patio, gardens and gardening, for various reasons. Some are moving from a large house to smaller accommodation, some want the hassle of a large estate, and some have opted for the rental of residential properties to the high cost for a homeowner to avoid. Whatever the reason, does not mean that we can not have. No space is too small for a small space garden. A plant in a container and a garden. The potential is still workavailable in the form of pots, half barrels, planters, fountains, cast iron pots, recycled materials – the list is endless possibility.
The planning of a small space garden
When planning your small space garden several steps are clean. The first consideration is to determine the purpose of this room will serve. They want to grow vegetables, herbs, entertain family and friends, meditate, creates a place of peace, healing, a memorial garden – l 'The list is endless. Then walk around your room and actually see what you have. Where are the doors, sheds, permanent facilities located? There is a puddle? Clearly the confusion by asking yourself: "I do not like, I could use in the past year?" If you no longer need, turf out, paint it or leave it, to give to someone in need.
If possible, take a seat and sit, move and think about where the energy feels best for you. Where it is, put your seat as a park bench, room, Muskoka chairs, dining furniture, swing, etc. If you have an environment formal or informal? What features do you want? Features such as water, flowers, fruits, herbs, bells, wildlife, color, etc. to add the finishing touch to your small garden space. Finally, a low level, especially if you want great features, such as mid – tank. When filled with earth, you do not want to move.
Creating a small space> Garden
Containers. In general, natural materials like wood, clay, stone or cast in all their forms best company for the plants. I remember that wet soil weighs a lot, so if you garden on a balcony weight restrictions may apply. Containers made of a lighter material such as fiberglass is ideal for roof gardens and balconies. Styles of containers include hanging baskets, bundles of wire work baskets, wooden planters, ponds, troughs, galvanizedbuckets, old shoes or boots, baths, old tires, and all items recovered.
Scale. Scale is very important for small space gardening. For example, having a little 'more balanced view of plants in small containers, large plants in large containers. I especially like the effect of wine bars in half barrels with smaller plants, the edge of the container. In half barrels I use, I have grown many different vineyards, but found that the effect of the red carpet pole beans(Phaseolus vulgaris) is really a knockout with its beautiful red flowers and you can eat.
Microclimate. That plants prefer which location? Choose plants according to conditions suitable for optimal growth. Plants such as Begonia (Begonia x semperflorens), Coleus (Coleus x hybridous) and Fuchsia (Fuchsia x hybrida) prefer shaded areas, while geraniums (Pelargonium x hortorum), Marigold (taken erecta) and petunia (Petunia x hybrida) prefer full sun. Wind canAn important factor, and the damage to weak plants. Choose plants that are wind-tolerant, as many of the herbs, the sound of the sound of grass as the wind blows through them very satisfying to the ear.
Ground. I buy pre-mixed soil from garden centers or malls. It is generally lighter in weight to carry, sterilized to prevent weed seeds from germinating, and contains a lot of turf to help loosen the soil so that it is compact in pots.I buy organic soil, no artificial chemicals added to the mix if I have my soil used in the garden where they grow fruits.
Founder. Check every day as container plants often dry faster. This is especially true if you use clay pots. Make sure pots have drainage holes, as roots sitting in water will rot. When there is great rain or water, empty plates, which are not occupied. If you have a garden, plants, balcony to sit on something to catchwater, so as not to run down your neighbors.
Fertilizer. As a result of frequent watering, container plants need fertilizer in a more coherent then the plants into the ground to do so. Use organic fertilizers like blood meal, bone meal or fish emulsion, especially if the land goes to the garden added to the end of the season, such as chemical fertilizers harmful to the environment.
Feature. When you make your garden really small spaceDesigning an outdoor space. Memory, can be color coordinated to be seen as an extension of your home. I move my houseplants outside for the summer (they love) and the design of these areas, such as garden rooms.
Focal Point. Create a focal point, like a big pot, tall plant or tree, color, or a characteristic of water. Perennial vines such as Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) will grow into a large container and back every year. Create a sense of hidden by the mask of a plant or an ornament behind something else for the joy of discovering them.
Color. In a small room with three colors such as pink, blue and white, red, orange and yellow, red, white and blue or red, white and red, which gives continuity, rather than too many colors, which tend to be a distraction. Cool colors make the room seem larger and brighter colors, while the intense space smaller. A theme of green and white in the moon "> Garden is more formal, especially at night is spectacular. Many fragrant white flowers at night.
Lighting. I would especially like small Christmas lights hidden in plants and locked in a lattice of vines climbing. To mark with a spotlight may focus on a specific area for evening entertainment.