Decorating a garden plot with flower beds and borders is not difficult if there is enough lawn or uncultivated wasteland in the garden good plants for pots.
But what to do when you need to add a bright floral decoration to a gray area covered by tiles, paving or concrete paths, porch steps?
How to decorate the perimeter of a balcony, outdoor terrace, or pergola? Outdoor vases of flowers are a great outlet and feel great in tight places. They will quickly turn a gray and drab picture into a small garden in full bloom.
Containers and vases are convenient because they can be placed in almost any part of the garden or yard territory: on the edge of the bench, at the entrance to the house, around the pool, along the path.
If necessary, it is possible to rearrange the plants, replacing them with other plants, for which it is not necessary to dig over the bed or break a new one.
Various components of flowers in vases look good in cascading versions: for this purpose, create several levels of the same or different pots and planted flowers, in shade or size contrast. Shelves, steps, overhanging structures, stands are suitable for decoration.
There are certain differences between plants living in confined spaces and flowers intended for planting in the ground.
The differences are as follows: the roots of the flowers feel good in a confined space; the plants are hardy and tolerate drought or excess water well; as a rule, the flowering period lasts the whole season – new shoots grow to replace faded flowers.
The bushy or overhanging form of the plant is ideal for planting in pots, planters, vases, or containers. Minimal flower care is another advantage that favors outdoor flowers.
Selecting the best varieties of “vase” flowers When preparing flower arrangements, use plants with different bud colors, heights, lushness, and types of stems.
Plant two or three varieties in a large vase, the center – the higher flowers (focal point), the edge – half lower (fringe or background), and the perimeter or periphery – climbing and descending.
If the container stands close to the wall, taller plants are planted along the back wall, low or overhanging – closer to the front edge.
Consider in more detail what flowers are better to plant in a vase than in a flower bed.
Focal flower – in a central space The unpretentious, lushly blooming pelargonium, better known as the geranium, pleases with its rich palette – from delicate pink to deep burgundy.
Propagate by seeds and cuttings, but young seedlings root and grow better. Fertilizing with humates 2-3 times in summer is sufficient.
