2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38
Do you want to feel the presence of summer all year round? Want to be surrounded by greenery 365 days a year? No, you don't have to move to warmer regions. But it will not hurt to stock up on energy, patience and creativity, because today we will begin to plant greenery on your territory. If you are fired up with the idea, as well as we are, then go ahead to inspect your home. After all, you need to decide where you will revive the summer
We choose
Let us remind you that we want a winter garden, not a greenhouse, which, unlike the first one, is not located in a residential building or even close to it, but on the territory of the site. Therefore, inspect the house or the walls of the dwelling. It is worth noting that a living area can be built anywhere: be it a pool, gym, living room or room. The main thing is to allow space.
If your options are limited only to the balcony, it doesn't matter. But be careful that everything is harmonious and does not turn into a bunch of potted flowers. But more on that later.
We have
It is very important to place your home garden in the right place. Now we are talking about the cardinal points. So, the south will appeal to sun-loving green pets, and in the north it is better to place those who love the shade. If you have different plants (sun-loving and shade-loving), then it is more logical to build a garden on the east side or on the west.
Immediately you need to pay attention to what the walls are made of. But it is better to take care of the surface protection in advance. Upholster the walls with materials that can be used in damp rooms. These include natural stone, ceramic tile, brick, specially processed wood. But it is better to forget about parquet, carpet and laminate.
Creative
We decided on the place, it's time to think over the inner content. And here it is important to remember (and if you did not know, pay attention) that there should be three zones in the winter garden: decorative, recreational and communication. So, the decorative part - it will give you joy and a sense of aesthetic satisfaction not only to the eyes, but also to the mind. It should be noted that the decorative function is the most important.
It is better to divide this territory into levels. For example, create a multi-tiered shelf with hanging plants on top and an aquarium on the lower shelves. However, you should not limit yourself to this alone. In the decorative zone, a mini-pond, a fountain or an alpine slide, as well as jardinieres and hanging shelves, will harmoniously look.
Do not forget that plants, in addition to their decorative function, also have a health-improving function. Remember that they absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, thereby filtering the air. Therefore, you cannot do without a soft corner. By the way, this will be the recreational area. Here you can put a couple of rocking chairs and a coffee table. But if you plan to dine there, you will need a table and some chairs.
In addition, it is important to arrange everything so that it is safe. For example, so that you can approach each pet, because each plant will be waiting for your hands and attention. And the communication function is responsible for this.
We insulate
After you have carefully thought out all the zones, you need to create favorable conditions. The winter garden and its inhabitants will not forgive you drafts, so pay attention to this. In addition, it is recommended to place water pipes in a special room. So, it will be convenient for you to transplant and wash the plants, and the dirt does not have to be carried throughout the apartment. It is also important to maintain the temperature regime. Ideal: 14 - 20 degrees. But at night it can be reduced to 3-4 degrees.
We illuminate
Plants often lack natural light, so you will need to improve the light. To do this, you need to bring all electrical communications to the garden. And also build reflectors (glue the inside of the lampshade with foil).
Moisturize
There are several options here: a large aquarium (always open), a fountain (a small one is also suitable), an air humidifier or a spray bottle (mechanical).
We revive
We have come to the final step - the choice of plants. Here the main rule (and not quite a rule, rather a recommendation) is that all garden pets should be close in terms of conditions of detention.
A winter garden requires care, time and effort. But all this will come back to you later in a larger volume. Therefore, do not turn the thought of such a corner into a dream, because everything is quite real.
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