There are plenty of people who would rather
live in houses than in an apartment, because they enjoy spending the afternoons
in the patio or garden and watch the green areas. Nevertheless, nowadays, it is
common to see balconies filled with color and green. Those who enjoy having
plants in their balcony will enjoy reading some advice on how to keep theirs
radiant and filled with life.
In order your plants last in your balcony,
you will first have to consider the conditions your balcony has. For example,
if you live in a tall apartment, the wind will probably be something to
consider. Other things to bear in mind are if there is too much sun, or little,
if there are too many dark areas, etc.
Once you have analyzed these points, you
may choose what type of plants you will have on your balcony. For example,
perennial plants are perfect for people who will not be paying too much
attention to their plants, since they don't need too much care, and they are
very resistant to extreme (weather) changes. For these type of people, it is
also recommended to have aromatic plants, like rosemary, thyme, mint, etc.
These types of plants do not require a great maintenance and they give off a
delicious smell (and you can use them when you cook).
Those who would like to have flowers in
their balcony will also have to bear in mind its climate conditions, and they
will probably have to change them every season. Some easy-to-keep plants with
flowers are the azaleas, the geraniums, fuchsias, pansies, among others.
Moving forwards, once you have your plants
in your balcony, you will have to look after them. For this reason, we will now
give you some tips on how to have your plants nice and colorful:
Don’t water the plants too much, since they
can drown. Likewise, in winter, don’t water them too often, but you may do so
in summer, especially when the temperature is too high. It is always
recommended to water the plants when the dirt is dry, in the case of plants, it
is always better that you put less than needed, instead of more.
In winter, you will have to protect the
most fragile plants, like the geraniums, the petunias, and others. To do so, it
is recommended to cover the plants with special veils, or to take them inside
your house.
Once the winter has finished, it is
suggested to transplant the plants, so they can grow and be stronger and, since
you will change the dirt, they will have more nutrients. Likewise, you should
fertilize the plants with homemade or bought compost (you can make it with the
raw fruits and veggies' skins).
To keep a nice and flowery balcony is not
too complicated; of course, you need to choose the right plants and take care
of them properly.
