The balcony garden is what a balcony should look like

Put a few pots of green plants on the balcony, water them when you get up early, and let the green life grow freely. Sometimes you don’t say a word to the flowers, just sit idle and slow down the time. This may become It is a relatively common lifestyle for people who have expectations for life.

However, have you ever thought about using the sporadic green plants that have been with you for many years as the basis, and moving back more elements from nature to build a "balcony garden" together? Make the plants richer, the landscape more layered, and life more natural.

In life, the balcony can be said to be a special existence. All the space is keeping people indoors, it’s drawing people outside. As a connector between indoor and outdoor areas, the balcony is the living area closest to outdoor sunlight and scenery.

If you build a secret garden on the balcony, it is undoubtedly an ingenious design. "Being in the garden balcony, your heart is in the paradise of nature". Every leisurely and comfortable day will make people feel extremely happy. .

Standing on the balcony and looking into the distance, I feel the artistic conception of this life. The breeze blows on my cheeks, the tea is full of fragrance, and a faint joy ripples in my heart~~~ Time seems to pass like this And stopped!

When the colorful flowers and plants cover the entire balcony, it is a unique landscape no matter spring, summer, autumn or winter. In a lazy afternoon, meet up with friends to enjoy coffee and chat about everyday things. This is the life of your dreams!

Life is not only about firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea, but also music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry and wine. You have to be particular about it and don’t make do with it, so that you can be worthy of your hard-working and busy life~ If you live on the top floor, you may also have an enviable big house. The terrace has a larger area and more functions. Various scenes in life can be staged here. You can go in for literature and art, and when you go out, you can stay at home. Planting flowers, making tea, resting, making skewers, and sightseeing on the terrace are all ideal choices...

During the day, you interact with all kinds of people in the workplace After getting along, you can take off your armor when you get home at night and fully enjoy the quiet time for two people. The impact and significance of the balcony on us has already penetrated into every aspect of our lives.

First ask yourself a question, what does your balcony look like? ‘

Bland and featureless? Disorganized and full of clutter? In addition to drying clothes, is your balcony used for other purposes? Fed up with this boring balcony, it’s time to make a change!

For people living in cities, green is a very valuable but also essential color in life. It can bring us moments of healing. The balconies in most cities are like pearls covered by dust and have not yet emitted their due light.

Turn your balcony into a garden decorated with plants. Even in a small space, the colors and smells of flowers will enrich your life... And stop saying "I don't have time, I can't design" , I don’t understand aesthetics” and the like. The key is to “start” and take the first step.

All things do not happen suddenly. When we fantasize about many things, we have actually planted a seed in our hearts, and then we wait for the right time for it to germinate. I dare not say that all the seeds of dreams will bloom into beautiful flowers, but as long as we are lucky enough, and usually such "lucky" comes from our courage to break the boat.

This world is not only about the present, but also poetry and distance. Although many people will tell you that the function of the balcony is to dry clothes, and planting plants will definitely attract mosquitoes, etc., but if you are longing in your heart , don’t be hindered by other people’s or your own ideas, take action, the beautiful balcony garden life will be closer and closer to you.

Many people who love gardening will be inspired by Wang Zitian’s words in "Small Balcony Big Gardening": "Even in a reinforced concrete city, we can still create a piece of our own for ourselves." Little Forest." So how to create your own balcony garden from scratch?

(1) Determine the theme and unify the style

The space of the balcony is very limited. If you want to have a sense of beauty, it is very important to consciously maintain a unified style. If you pile all your favorite plants on the balcony, even if every plant is beautiful, you will only see a cluttered view.

So we have to decide on a theme - such as planting some seasonal fruits or vegetables with the theme of "Kitchen Garden"; or if you are busy at work and have no time to take care of the garden, you can also try the popular succulents Botanical garden. An added bonus of having a theme for your garden is that it prevents impulse purchases! Only buy things that fit the theme, rather than buying whatever you see.

(2) Structural levels, well-proportioned

If you have determined the theme of the garden, the next step is to consider flower pots. Just imagine placing flower pots in a row, regardless of height or size, you will only get a cramped and confusing impression.

Additionally, if all the pots are the same size, they will look like a plant display space rather than a garden landscape. Therefore, when purchasing flower pots, choose flower pots of different sizes and the same color. In this way, combined with different heights, we will have a layered and well-proportioned garden!

(3) Temperature, a point that cannot be ignored

Since the floor of the balcony is made of concrete instead of soil, the surface temperature in summer can reach a maximum of 60°C. For plants, placing them directly on the concrete floor is a very harsh environment.

We recommend using artificial turf or wood spliced ??floor tiles, or directly using soil to build micro-terrain to block heat. The temperature of the balcony will also affect the indoor temperature, so laying such cooling materials on the balcony can still help save energy.

(4) Remember a number, 40% of evergreen plants

Considering that there are fewer flowering plants in winter, it is recommended that you keep about 40% of evergreen plants in the garden. Not only balconies, but also in-ground gardens. Not only do they add color to seasonal flowers, they are also easy to care for.

For example, rosemary is an herb with excellent cold resistance and vigorous growth. The pruned branches and leaves can also be used in daily life, such as cooking, bathing, and deodorizing. Hosta is cold-tolerant but not sun-resistant, and a semi-shady, humid and ventilated environment is very suitable for it. If you still have a corner in your home that doesn’t get much light, choose hostas. The plant height and crown width of blue fescue are both about 40cm. It is small and does not take up space, and the maintenance cost is not high. It likes light, is cold-tolerant, drought-tolerant, and barren. It can live well in full sun or semi-shade...

Limited by space, sunlight, small ambient temperature and personal preferences, the plant species that can be selected for different balcony environments also have their own limitations.

But there are always countless possibilities in the world of gardening. With creativity and the use of tools, countless experts have broken these limitations and created enviable balcony gardens!

Is your garden dream on the way?

The balcony is a place full of dreams. It not only carries our dream of a garden full of flowers, but also carries our expectation of relaxing our body and mind. Every bright morning, every leisurely afternoon, what do you want? Don’t you want to enjoy tea and flowers with your loved one on a clean and warm garden balcony full of flowers, or chat about life with your friends?

If you want to turn your balcony into a garden, buying and planting flowers is actually just the beginning. How to take care of flowers and plants throughout the year, match the style of home plants, and even eat while growing them is all knowledge! True knowledge can only be gained through practice, either through self-study or entrusting it to professionals. The more problems you encounter, the more you will gradually understand the rules and become a master of garden planting.

Now, more and more people are returning to their families, pursuing a more relaxed, comfortable and natural life. The balcony is an excellent way to meet people's needs and has gradually become a place for people to get close to nature and relax. With your own balcony garden, reinforced concrete cannot block the breath of spring.