In summer, the balcony takes on shapes and colors with the installation of flowers and plantations predisposed to reveal their beauty in the face of the sun's rays, from yellow to blue.
But how to preserve your plantations during the hot period?
Our answers.
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What flowers on a balcony in full sun?
After all risk of frost – past the month of May -, make way for the summer decoration of your exterior.
First of all, it is important to choose plants that need sun.
Installed in a suitable pot, with potting soil and a layer of clay balls for better drainage, we can proceed with the installation of the flowers.
If geraniums and petunias, originating respectively from South Africa and Argentina, remain the essentials of this season to bloom the balconies, others can also take place in your planters or your pots such as dipladenia, pelargonium , marigold, snapdragon, anthemis, begonia, portulaca, oleander, passion flower, dahlia, or amaryllis.
And to put the sun on your balcony, the flower par excellence: the sunflower.
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To bring a little more "jungle" side, you can decorate your exterior with foliage such as ivy, perennials or ornamental grasses.
In addition to the beauty of the flowers, their scent can also play a role in the choice, such as lavender or star jasmine.
If you like green plants, opt for bamboo, succulents or why not an olive tree.
To ensure that the beauty of flowering continues until the beginning of autumn, you can opt for late or long-flowering plants, such as tibouchine and senna, which will take over from their annual counterparts.
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What vegetables and fruits to plant in summer on your balcony?
Raspberries to peck.
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The balcony, even if it is embellished with flowers, is also suitable for growing vegetables, depending on the climate and the orientation.
So, it's time for radishes, peppers, zucchini, carrots, salads, beans, tomatoes, cabbage.
On the fruit side, strawberries and raspberries acclimatize easily on a balcony.
Just like lemons, tangerines and other citrus fruits.
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Aromatic herbs can also find their place, such as thyme and rosemary, which will benefit from sunshine and light shade.
After a few weeks of patience, it's time to taste your own plantations which can garnish a few dishes or enhance an aperitif.
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However, it is advisable to check with the condominium to find out the load allowed according to the regulations, if the volume you want to install (bins, planters, etc.) is substantial.
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How to fight dryness on the balcony?
First of all, the size and depth of each container must be adapted to the planted species.
Some require more frequent watering than others, sometimes even daily, in case of strong heat or persistent drought.
A
suitable
, high-quality potting soil will better conserve the poured water.
A plant mulch can also slow down its evaporation.
You can also install a
curtain
or a parasol to shade your plants, which will not be in direct contact with the sun's rays.
To ensure your plants don't burn out, regularly cut back any that are wilted, wilted, or dry, as well as foliage or sunburned stems.
In case of short-term absence or due to holidays, you can organize yourself with
drip systems
or automatic irrigation with timer, depending on the area and the number of plantations or ask one of your neighbors present to take care of it.
