Before filling the box with earth, cover the holes in the bottom with large skulls. As drainage, you can use river sand, which should be poured with a thin layer. Fill the drawers with earth, but not to the edges, leave 2 cm so that the substrate does not wash off when watering or during the rain.
Plants after planting need regular watering. Support the land in a moisturized state, because drying, like excessive watering, is harmful to plants. The volume of the Earth in the box is limited, so the plants will soon consume the supply of nutrients and they will need additional nutrition. For top dressing, purchase fertilizers in the flower store, corresponding to the types of planted plants. On the packaging with fertilizers there is an instruction for their use.
Usually top dressing is performed simultaneously with watering. Fertilizers regularly, once every 7 — 10 days. When feeding, it should be noted that different plant species have their needs, so be careful in its use.
Petunia, unlike Senpolia, is one of those colors that often decorate windows and balconies. It looks interesting both plain and colorful compositions. Best when flowers are in harmony with wall painting.
During the growing season of plants, the soil should be periodically loosened with a small peg. Do not forget to eliminate dry foliage and regularly cut off faded shoots. If this is not done, the plant directs all forces to the formation of seeds, as a result of which it is depleted and blooms less.
Flowers in boxes, unlike indoor colors, are less susceptible to diseases and less often suffer from pests. Often flowers are sick due to improper watering or excess fertilizer. Most often, leaf aphids attack plants. And too dry air contributes to the propagation of the pest.
Balcony decoration.
The balcony can become the most pleasant place of the apartment. If you use it for its intended purpose, it will become an inseparable part of the interior of your home.
To revive the strict facades of modern houses will help boxes with plants suitable for landing on the balcony.
It is not necessary to spend large funds on the equipment of the balcony.
In a limited space there will be a fairly folding table, a pair of wicker chairs and a small colorful umbrella from the sun. The umbrella will help create the desired shadow and will allow you to feel in solitude.
The best decoration of the balcony is flowering plants.
Painting pelargonium (Pelargonium peltatum) form cascades of flowers in the summer. This species is distinguished by a beautiful shape, abundant flowering, brightness of tones. They tolerate the sun well, but develop well and in partial shade.
Planted plants should successfully harmonize with the color scheme of the facades of the building or create a contrast.
Balcony boxes are hung on the outer or inside of the balcony. Carrying supports for boxes must be securely fixed. It’s good if the supports were provided at the construction stage, since then their installation can cause difficulties.
In multi -storey buildings, it is recommended to place boxes on the inside of the balcony for security purposes. And also to protect plants from the wind.
Put boxes with flowers on the floor along the walls of the balcony. Fasten the frame with wire or silicone threads on the wall. This design will support curly perennial and annual plants.
Many species of these plants bloom extremely abundantly, and most are relatively rapid growth. Near them you can plant some summer.
On balconies with a metal fence, flower boxes should be placed on the inside.
If you choose the right plants, the greens will quickly close the grate and create a pleasant partial shade. You can also install devices for suspended structures. They can be made of bamboo, wooden planks, light metal. Then, hooks or rings for pots, boxes, stands are fixed on them in arbitrary order. To facilitate weight, it is desirable that the suspended containers for flowers are made of plastic or other lightweight materials.
Examples of the design of balconies with flowers:
The video presents tips on how to grow flowers on the balcony:
