The terrace gets a natural atmosphere with ornamental plants. The plants give the outdoor area more color and also make a valuable contribution to nature conservation. The focus is on the vertical alignment.
Plants bring life to the terrace
modular garden
Modular systems offer space-saving options for small balconies and terraces. They use the vertical area and consist of flower boxes (€16.99) that are stacked on top of each other and are open at the front. In this way, hanging gardens can be designed in which nasturtiums, black-eyed Susans or bindweed provide aesthetic accents. It is important that you plant the boxes with herbaceous species. Woody plants develop too much weight.
substrate
To prevent waterlogging, the individual modules require drainage. Light substrates, which have a low net weight, serve as the basis for planting. Coconut fibers are ideal because they have good water storage capacity and ensure optimal ventilation. Traditional garden soil is too heavy for a mini garden or DIY vertical garden and tends to compact.
climbing plants
Climbing plants offer another option for greening facades, trellises or pavilions. Here you have the choice between perennial and hardy species such as trumpet flower, honeysuckle, clematis or climbing roses and hydrangeas. In winter, protection made of fleece or bubble wrap and a styrofoam pad is sufficient. If the climbing plants prove to be sensitive to the cold, position the tub on a rollable coaster.
plant pots:
- Choose buckets with a height and width of 60 centimeters
- Cover the drain hole with potsherds
- Fill in gravel for better stability
- fill up with a nutrient-rich mixture and potting soil and sand
Attach climbing aid
Which climbing frame you use depends on the type of plant you want. Self-climbers such as ivy and Virginia creeper need a rough surface on which their disc-shaped adhesive organs can find a hold. Climbing roses and the bright yellow winter jasmine are among the spreading climbers whose thorns or shoots are supported on cross braces on the facade. Clematis species and vines climb up with their tendrils and need trellis-like climbing aids, while creepers such as honeysuckle and wisteria climb up vertical supports.
tips
Plants for the garden fence are also suitable for greening balconies and terraces.