BALCONIES

With a little good will and imagination, every balcony can be a source of pleasure and pride for the family. Is there anything better than spending your few minutes relaxing and having a coffee on the terrace surrounded by beautiful greenery and flowers? Likewise, when you look from the street and your oasis stands out in the sea of ​​gray, you will not regret the time and effort you invested. No matter how small the space we have, no matter how unfavorable the conditions, we can always create a cozy corner. Many give up when they see that there is strong sun on the terrace all day long, or vice versa, that the terrace is turned so that there is no sun. The most favorable conditions are those balconies that are facing east, because the plants like the slanting, not yet strong, rays of the sun.

If the balcony is too sunny, lemons or other citrus fruits that like a lot of direct light should be grown on it, and there is also oleander from tall plants, and from lower plants, marigolds and creeping dipladenia. The same goes for glazed terraces with lots of light. If you have a terrace that is often exposed to strong winds, you should make protection in the form of a green protective wall - for example, made of thuja, cherry laurel or the like. For small balconies without much space, we suggest decorative creepers in hanging pots or wall creepers for which we first need to install a protective grid - plastic or wooden, which also has an aesthetic function. If you make them yourself from wood, it is preferable that they be coated with some kind of wood protection so that they last longer. Hang planters on the fence or balcony wall for which there is a large selection of seasonal seedlings - from petunias, muscats, etc. to perennial plants such as ivy, honeysuckle, wisteria, etc. With a little imagination, an old ladder can be turned into a flower stand, pots and pans with a little metal paint into interesting pots for plants. Large and spacious terraces can be refined with a fountain that will refresh the space and turn sitting on the terrace into a real pleasure. You can also plant herbs that will repel mosquitoes, such as lavender or basil. If we plant flowers in planters, it is important to choose species that do not grow very high and do not have a well-developed root system. For larger plants, a larger pot or planter of larger dimensions is needed. During the summer, in order to reduce the rapid drying of the soil, it is advisable to cover the soil with moss, pebbles, and mulch.

At Teleflora we like to use Shin yong which deals with plants and their impact on the space in which we live and work.

According to Shin Yong, a well-decorated terrace or balcony is not only a source of positive energy, but also for the whole house and its inhabitants. Flowering plants that enchant us not only with their color, smell and appearance, but also with the possession of a large amount of Yang energy that will invigorate everyone during their stay on the terrace or balcony, in the garden. They can also hide some ugly detail on the facade, brighten corners, etc. Of all the colors that flowers wear, red flowers carry the strongest Yang energy. Just a few red flowers are enough to create a lively and harmonious effect.

The East-Southeast direction, which is ruled by the wood element, prefers green tones, and has a favorable effect on the aspect of family, tradition and prosperity. Wooden bowls, wicker baskets and natural fibers are recommended.

The South, ruled by the element of fire, of course refers to the red color and flowers such as geranium - muscat, fuchsia - mint, beogonia and abutilon, and the Southwest and the element of earth to yellow and orange tones. Clay and stone containers and all warm-colored summer flowers that will bathe their surroundings in the robust energy of the earth are desirable. If these tones are mixed with red and with the angular shapes of the vessels, a strong vitality will develop which is conducive to cheerful conversation and chatting with close friends. If these cheerful tones are mixed with white cream flowers and round shapes of vessels, the mood will be softened and softened leading to increased creativity.

White and silver colors are recommended for the West - North-West, which is ruled by the metal element, and blue color is recommended for the West and the water element.