Flower your terrace or balcony
If you have a terrace or balcony, your only solution for greening this space and making it a haven of freshness that is pleasant to the eye and where it is good to relax is growing in pots. You can thus bring flowers to a space that cannot be otherwise and you can benefit from a green setting, without even having a garden.
In October, even if you spend less time on your balcony or terrace, it is still possible to flower them to still have a pleasant decor. If your terrace or balcony is covered, you will still need tos continue to water your flowering plants to compensate for the lack of direct rain. In preparation for winter, here is what you can install on your balcony or terrace:
- You can plant asters, Japanese anemonesof the chrysanthemumsof the cyclamenof the winter heathers, of the bergeniasof the heucheresetc. These are perennial plants, which means that they will come back from one year to the next.
- You can also opt for seasonal annual flowerslike pansies, daisies, forget-me-nots, and wallflowers.
Green your terrace or balcony
To keep a space always green, why not plant potted shrubs? They have the advantage of crossing the seasons and allowing you to have a plant base from which you can then create your decor. Here are some ideas:
- You can therefore opt for boxwoodamong others.
- Evergreen shrubs, such as aucuba, charcoal, etc., will also look great.
- You can also bet on a sacred bamboo which is of interest in every season. In the same way, it is also possible to grow various other bamboos in pots.
Install a small tree on your terrace or balcony
If your terrace or balcony offers you sufficient space, it is possible to grow a small potted tree. It will become the centerpiece of your exterior. In addition, this type of vegetation has the advantage of giving the sensation of a larger space.
You can turn to a slow-growing tree, like Japanese maple, which accepts very well being grown in pots. The latter will allow you to play on different heights and it will be adorned with beautiful flamboyant colors in autumn. Depending on your preferences, you can also opt for conifers.
Focus on aromatic herbs
On your balcony or terrace, you can also grow aromatic herbs in pots to benefit from freshly picked herbs for the preparation of your dishes. You can therefore opt for rosemary, mint which it is also preferable to grow in pots to prevent the garden from being invaded, etc. If you plant a basilas it is not hardy, it will be necessary to bring it in at the end of the month in order to prolong the harvest of its leaves.
Prepare for spring
From now on, you canz install bulbs in your pots or planters to enjoy their flowering from the beginning of spring. They will brighten up your exterior as soon as the sunny days return. You can plant tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, dwarf irises, crocuses and grape hyacinths.
Clean your terrace or balcony
The beginning of autumn is a good time to clean your pots, bins and planters. Here is what you can do in October for this purpose:
- Remove faded flowers from perennial plants, as well as dead leaves.
- If you have annuals, you can remove them to make room for plants whose flowering takes place in autumn.
- You should also start collecting any dead leaves. fallen to the ground.
- If you are worried that a plant is sickit is important to clean the pot before putting a new plant in its place.
- Be sure to regularly renew the surface of the potting soil to ensure a permanent supply of nutrients to the plant. You can also opt for adding organic fertilizer.
Bring in the coldest plants
This is also the time to bring in certain plants that are more sensitive to cold, such as cacti, succulents and orchids. Install them in a place with good light and protected from frost.