Follow our advice to guide you in purchasing your balcony planters and transform your exterior into a lush garden.
The different materials of balcony planters
The material of your planters will firstly determine the style you will create on your balcony:
Metal planters:
most often made of steel, they are very stylish, but they are poorly resistant to temperature variations, which can harm your plants;
Terracotta planters:
this traditional material retains the humidity of the earth well and is also frost resistant.
On the other hand, it is heavy and fragile;
Fiberglass planters:
this type of planter offers many texture imitations, such as a cement effect.
Particularly aesthetic, they are also durable over time and resistant to frost.
All these qualities explain their particularly high price;
Wooden planters:
painted or not, wood looks great if you are looking to create a natural atmosphere, but it requires regular maintenance;
Plastic planters:
inexpensive, plastic is easy to clean.
It is light and comes in several colors, leaving room for all your imaginations.
On the other hand, it is also fragile and deteriorates over time.
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The shapes of balcony planters
If the materials set the tone above all, the shape of the planters also influences the decoration of your balcony.
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If the materials set the tone above all, the shape of the planters also influences the decoration of your balcony.
Choosing identical models, whether rounded or rectangular, helps create a chic and refined atmosphere.
Conversely, combining planters of different shapes will bring originality and a playful side to your small urban garden.
What size planter should you choose for your balcony?
The third criterion to take into account when choosing your balcony planters is of course their size.
It depends
on the number of plants
you want to install there, as well as the development of the roots.
Either way, choose containers that are at least 30 cm deep.
How to attach a planter to a railing?
Installing planters on your balcony can be done in several ways.
Some containers, for tall or climbing plants, will be placed on the ground.
But if you want to green your railing and at the same time use it as a pretty balcony privacy screen, you will need to ensure that your planters are securely attached to it to avoid any risk of falling.
For this, there are different
suitable hanging systems
.
Hang your planter on the railing, if possible on the inside side.
Some planters are designed to be placed astride the railing and also have a suitable fixing.
You will need to ensure that your planters are securely attached to your balcony railing to avoid any risk of falling!
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Which plants to grow in balcony planters?
Annuals or perennials, there are many varieties suitable for growing in a planter!
The main criterion which determines the plants that you can install is the exposure of your balcony.
If it benefits from at least 5 hours of sunshine per day in summer, and therefore faces south, south-east or south-west, you will encounter no limits on the type of plant to grow.
On the other hand, if you have a north, northeast or northwest exposure, you will need to choose plants in shade or semi-shade.
Among annual flowers, the classic ivy geraniums (pelargoniums), begonias, petunias and surfinias are those that we most often encounter on our balconies.
As for perennials:
If your balcony is sunny, you can opt for lavender, sedum, purslane, sage, anthemis, santolina or even scabious;
Perennial geraniums, bellflowers and perennial phloxes will appreciate an eastern exposure;
If your
balcony is in the shade
, opt instead for lady's mantles, Japanese anemones, small periwinkle, hostas and fuchsias.
In the fall, you can replace your annuals with winter heather, pansies, cyclamen or hellebores.
Please note: plants must have the same water and nutrient needs in order to be able to coexist and develop together harmoniously.
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