Landscaping a personal plot not only makes the area more well-groomed and attractive, but also opens up new horizons for creating a unique landscape design. A flowerbed under the window is an original and very interesting solution that does not require much effort or investment. It’s easy to create a mini-flower garden under the window; just take a sheet of paper and a pen, selecting the plants, taking into account their appearance and flowering period. It is also important to determine the size of the flower bed, the location of the plants, and their proximity. What else is needed for the flower bed under the window to win the hearts of household members and their guests? More on this later.
Low tide installation
Installing flower pots at low tide without additional fastening is possible, but not always safe, even with a large width of the external window sill.
For high-rise buildings, this design is extremely undesirable. If other options are not considered, but you want to plant a flower garden, you must follow at least the simplest safety measures:
- Boxes should not extend beyond the edge of the window sill.
- The surface of the tide should not be too inclined. The slope can be adjusted with a wooden strip while placing the boxes.
- Tall and bushy plants should not be placed at low tide. It is better to give preference to small succulents.
To prevent the box from sliding down, you can make a temporary fence from a horizontally stretched chain or strong thread.
Rabatka
It also forms a bed, there are similarities with the first option, but here gardeners plant not perennial flowers, as in the first, but flowering ones. You can do it symmetrically or in rows, choose the width yourself based on the size of the area; if the area is narrow, you should pay attention to small plants.
Stationary fastening to the façade
The most reliable way to attach structures for flower boxes and pots is with stationary lattice or forged holders. They are screwed to the facade under the window and are not removed at the end of the flowering period.
With such an installation, it is important to identify the mounting locations in advance and select the optimal size. Limits that are too narrow will look unsightly; too wide ones will distract attention from the colors.
conclusions
Boxes for growing flowers outside the window and stands for them will become a real decoration for your home, window or loggia, and an independent decorative element. Tell us what boxes and brackets you use when growing flowers outside your windows? You will find more useful tips on the topic in the video in this article.
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September 22, 2016
Accessories, Design, Windows
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Fastening to external slopes
Installing boxes with flowers on facade mounts under the window has one drawback - until the plants stretch above the window line, it is impossible to enjoy them from the apartment. Low-growing flowers are not at all suitable for such a design.
The problem is solved by placing drawers at low tide in a decorative grille screwed to the slopes or using brackets. Installing such a structure does not require any special skills; it is enough to accurately adjust the width of the window.
TOP 5 types of stands and holders for flower boxes
There are not only different types of pots that are used for growing flowers outside the window, but also different types of stands, brackets and other holders that these pots hold. Types of fastening systems differ in material, shape and installation method, and I will tell you about the 5 most common ones.
The most popular types of holders and brackets for flower boxes today
Stationary holders: 1 type
Holders can be either stationary or removable. Stationary ones are attached once - and for many years, to the balcony or directly to the wall under the window. For such models, it is important to immediately choose the right width and height of the stand so that it is convenient to water the flowers, pull out and put back the pots.
Such stands are installed for a long time and are quite difficult to change, but they are very stable
Stationary holders are immediately selected for a specific type of pot, and since different flowers require containers of different widths and depths, you need to immediately decide which plants you plan to grow.
Mounted stands are designed for boxes of certain sizes
Removable holders: 2 types
Removable stands are not as stable as stationary ones, but I would recommend using them for those who often rearrange pots and change the range of plants they grow. Another advantage of removable options is ease of installation.
Removable version of the holder for containers with plants
Thanks to special hooks, such stands can be easily mounted on a loggia or balcony railing with your own hands. And if you decide to grow more flowers or use wider or deeper pots, you can simply change the mountings for the flower boxes outside the window.
Thanks to the fastenings, such holders can be easily put on the railing and removed if necessary
Brackets for hanging pots: 3 types
Metal brackets for hanging flowerpots are no less popular today. They allow you to decorate a balcony, loggia and the space outside the window with boxes of flowers that are hung on the wall. It looks beautiful and is suitable for windows and balconies of any size, since such mounts do not take up much space.
Thanks to the variety of models, you can choose a bracket for a pot of the desired shape
If the loggia area allows, you can also place floor stands on the floor, made in the same style as the holders for hanging flowerpots. This will look harmonious and will allow you to grow your own beautiful mini-garden on the balcony or veranda.
Flower pot stands can be made in the same style as wall brackets
Metal holders: 4 types
Today, forged brackets for flower boxes outside the window, as well as metal stands, are especially popular. Forging can be made in the shape of a grapevine, currant leaves and even flowers, such as roses. But even simple forging options with smooth lines, or, conversely, sharp corners, will decorate the facade of a house or the outer part of a balcony.
Such brackets as in the photo will cost you 1800-2200 rubles per piece, the price depends on the dimensions and design of the models
Complex forged stands can be made to order with the required number of “leaves”, “flowers”, “branches”
Plastic holders: 5 types
Recently, plastic pot stands have also become popular. They are cheaper than metal ones, they are easier to install (this is especially true for residents of high-rise buildings), and the abundance of options is very rich on the market.
But such brackets are only suitable for light flower pots. It is also important to fasten them very firmly, as they may not withstand weather conditions (snow, rain, wind).
These removable plastic mounts are built directly into the pot, making installation much easier
Flower pots on a chain or bracket
If the depth of the opening allows, hangers for flowerpots can be mounted above the window. You will need hooks or decorative brackets on which the chain is mounted. During the period of active flowering, the flowerpot turns into a lush fragrant cloud, pleasing to the eye.
Window grilles
Burglar-resistant metal bars can also be used to create a window garden. The market offers welded and forged structures with an inflated lower part.
You can place several boxes with greenery or flowers without additional fastening. The bends and monograms of the lattice will become a support for the hanging plants that have grown over the summer.
Swing near a flowerbed made of tires
An old car tire will make a wonderful swing for small children. Wash the tire well in soap and water and dry. You can leave it like that, or you can paint it in a bright color or wrap it with jute cord. Use a strong rope to make something on which the swing will hang. There can be three of them, then they need to be placed in three places of the cylinder equidistant from each other and tied at the top. Or four - two ropes on one side of the tire and two on the other. Now you need to choose a strong, low branch and hang the swing so that the kids can climb on it themselves.
Mini balcony for flowers
A flower balcony fits harmoniously into the exterior of a private house. The compact design is made of wood or plastic in the color of the shutters or window frame. There is a niche inside for installing boxes and flower pots.
Such structures, fixed at the base of the windows, give the house a special aesthetics and a feeling of being lived in.
Decorative shutters
In a private house, cottage or country house, the idea of a window flowerbed can be played up with the help of decorative shutters. To prevent the doors from swinging from the wind, special clamps are provided. To attach plants to the shutter, removable hooks, small brackets and hangers are used.
There are hundreds of examples of creating flower arrangements outside the window. You can experiment with the type of fastening, shape and material of containers, and come up with bright floral ensembles. A little persistence and even the most ordinary window will turn into a miniature fragrant garden, even if only for a few months.
Determine the soil
It doesn’t matter what kind of soil you have, a flower bed can be built on any soil. But in order to choose plants that will grow in the future, you need to keep in mind what the soil conditions are. You should start with the following -
Using a cord you need to mark the dimensions; remove the turf (top layer); lay a drainage system; Sprinkle with mixture at the end.
