Balcony flower boxes: what are and how to choose them?

Today, balconies and loggias are designed and equipped with various useful and functional accessories. This category includes balcony flower boxes, presented in a wide variety.

Despite the fact that balcony boxes for growing flowers are not found on every balcony or loggia, these useful and decorative objects have special requirements, due to which their functionality is ensured, and the room combined with the dwelling looks concise. The main nuances regarding the use of such containers are presented below.

• An important issue will be the form of containers placed. Square copies should be used to cultivate one culture, it can be large. It is most correct to install such boxes in the corner in order to use the usable area as efficiently as possible. For loggias that are not constrained in free space, you can use more complex containers in configuration, placing them in an arbitrary order according to the general style. Rectangular options should be used for the cultivation of flower arrangements represented by one or more cultures.
• Fixing and placing any varieties of boxes for plants will require special approach to control horizontal mounting or location so that when watering in the soil the liquid is distributed evenly.
• Special attention should be paid to such an indicator of boxes as strength. Despite the variety of cultures that are used to place on the balcony, this moment is considered very important, and not only in terms of decorative attractiveness, but also the operational resource of the containers.
• Containers for flowers, regardless of the type of material used for their production, should conduct heat well. The possibility of growing plants in this way largely depends on this. For balconies facing south, it is more appropriate to use light containers, which exclude the possibility of overheating of plants in the summer months. An important nuance will be the provision of good soil aeration, which is a topical issue regarding the development of the root system.
• If flower boxes will be used on a balcony with mounts, holders of various configurations, it is worth considering products made from lightweight raw materials.

In light of the large assortment of flower boxes on the loggias, Modern products are presented in the following categories.

• Overhead tanksdesigned to be fixed to the railing. This option will be suitable for glazed balconies. Products for rooting plants are sold in conjunction with special metal holders. Based on the shape of the container and the type of fastener, such boxes can be placed both outside and inside the loggias.

• Floor drawers. As a rule, products of this kind stand out among the rest of the species for their decorative appeal. Among the available options, you can choose deep boxes in which you can root large crops, as well as lightweight options designed for single-row planting.

• Boxes with autowatering. A modern option for lovers of green flora on the balcony, not having enough time to care. The main difference between such containers from other types is the presence of a special reservoir with water, which enters the planting ground through a drainage consisting of small pipes. Such options can provide existing cultures with a three-month supply of vital fluid, but provided that the root system is sized accordingly.

The classification of flower containers also depends on the size of the container. Among the presented assortment you can find the following boxes:

• up to 25 centimeters in depth;
• wide containers with a width and depth of more than 20 centimeters;
• boxes with a length of at least 1 meter.

Today, manufacturers use the following materials for the manufacture of boxes.

• Plastic. Durable and practical material that is in high demand. The products are presented in a variety of colors - from standard white and beige containers to boxes imitating wood color in different shades. There are also options for plastic boxes in bright colors, which are selected for the individual design of the balcony.

• Wicker products. In this case, the vine or rattan acts as a raw material. This category of goods will have a high cost, in addition, the appearance of such containers will be more aesthetic and harmonious together with flowering crops. However, wicker containers will require a special approach to arranging drainage holes and waterproofing. Very often, ordinary and sometimes unattractive containers are covered on top with an attractive wicker box, which will have a larger size, as a result of which a functional double flower container appears on the balcony.

• Wooden boxes. As a rule, for the manufacture of such containers, natural raw materials are used, which, without proper care, can quickly lose their attractiveness under the influence of moisture, earth and sunlight. The use of hanging wooden boxes with flowers on the balcony is an original design option, however, such products must be processed with special compounds. Some owners use double tanks to protect the tree from premature wear.

• Metal. Forged and all-metal containers for growing flowering crops are notable for their attractiveness, but containers made of such material will be heavy in most cases, in addition, the metal tends to glow strongly from the sun, which can adversely affect the viability of crops inside. Metal boxes, like wooden ones, can have any color surface. As a rule, these are brick, black, gold shades, non-standard green, beige and other variations.

• Ceramics. Quite attractive containers for growing flowers, however, such products are often made without drainage holes. Ceramic containers will become an adornment of any loggia, the underground part inside will be reliably protected from overheating, and ceramics are notable for easy maintenance. Today, manufacturers make boxes with a variety of surface designs, the color palette is represented by a large number of different shades and colors.

Selecting a box for the balcony content of flowers should, taking into account the following nuances.

• Considering the proposed options, it is necessary to consider what impact of external factors will be constantly present during the operation of the tanks. Today, polymeric materials are distinguished by a large operational resource in comparison with natural raw materials. This applies to resistance to moisture, soil and its components, increased air temperature, ultraviolet.
• In order for the purchased container with flowers to please its attractiveness, it is important that the boxes purchased make it easier to care for the plants in them. Therefore, it is more correct to acquire containers with drainage holes, to correctly select the volume, depth and container size for each plant. It is also worth first of all to consider bilateral products with a pallet, which will save you from cleaning if there is excess moisture in the soil. This is true if the boxes will be mounted on the inside of the railing.
• Hanging options should be made of lightweight material with a minimum weight, otherwise you will need to use strong holders and fasteners, which can complicate the fixation of flower boxes.
• The shape of the box is also of great importance. Of course, containers of non-standard options have a great decorative appeal, but, as practice shows, in such containers, caring for plants can be greatly complicated.

Setting the goal of using flower boxes on the balcony or loggia, it is worth considering options for placing such accessories, taking into account the area of ​​the room. Designers recommend sticking to the following nuances regarding the arrangement of containers with flowers.

• If the balcony is a small and rather narrow room, then acquiring bulky drawers for its design will be a mistake.It is also worth abandoning floor containers, so hanging boxes will be the best option, the fastening of which will take place on the outside of the railing. Thus, it will be possible to decorate the wall without using useful meters of the balcony.
• Medium-sized balconies can be beautifully decorated with flower boxes inside, provided that the structures are angled. It is a good idea to place hanging boxes made of plastic, wicker materials.
• Large and spacious balconies do not require compliance with any nuances regarding accommodation. Therefore, in such rooms you can safely use floor and mobile flower boxes, forged containers attached on the outside of the railing, boxes of non-standard shapes that can be installed on furniture or fixed to the walls of the balcony.

Two-sided lightweight polymer flower boxes will decorate the railing of the unglazed balcony, complementing the room with rich colors and the attractiveness of flowering crops.

Wicker options will fit perfectly into any interior of the room, and eco-friendly materials will make an ideal and harmonious composition with flowering crops.

The natural wood structures located inside will complement the interior of the loggia, and multi-colored flowers will make it memorable and cozy.

In the video, see an overview of Polish balcony drawers.