Any owner of a private house dreams of a picturesque corner during the cold season. An excellent option for creating an original place for relaxation is a winter garden. This is a corner of wildlife, located indoors so that it is not afraid of any weather conditions.
Most often, professionals are engaged in the construction of premises for a green corner, since there are many nuances in the construction of a structure, but having the time, desire and opportunity to arrange a winter garden, you can do it yourself, the main thing is to draw up a project correctly.
The principle of creating a garden is similar to a greenhouse, but it is intended for growing ornamental crops, not vegetables. When creating it, great attention is paid to appearance, since the winter garden is considered a corner for leisure and relaxation, therefore, the climatic conditions inside the premises should not cause discomfort to people.
Where to equip?
It is also possible to create a small greenhouse in a city apartment - in this case, the brightest room will stand out, which is planned to be used for recreation or as a study.
But much more opportunities open up for residents of the private sector:
Roof of a garage or house. So you will save on the foundation and get a unique business. It is necessary to take into account the operational properties of the structure - the weight of the structure should not exceed the permissible value.
There are many projects of houses with a foreseen winter garden. As a rule, it is proposed to equip it on a multifunctional veranda. If not, you can build it yourself.
A detached building is a decorative greenhouse with its own microclimate and infrastructure. The main plus is that the area is limited only by the size of your site.
Also, under the greenhouse, you can equip a room for any purpose, while maintaining its functions.
Echinacea purpurea
A well-known unpretentious plant, it is distinguished by many bright, decorative, rather large flowers, a bit like chamomile. The ligulate flower petals are pointed, long, purple-pink. The tubular petals are reddish brown or maroon. Great for winter flower gardens and arrangements.
The sturdy stems of echina are able to withstand even heavy snowfalls. And the convex "cones" of inflorescences, which remain from the inflorescence baskets in winter, acquire a dark brown hue. The thorny heads of perennials in winter beds look simply amazing, magnificently decorating the garden landscape.
Fundamental rules
Arrangement of a winter garden in a private house requires attention to the following points:
The room should have better access to sunlight. In case of a shortage, artificial lighting will be required. Today, LED lamps are considered the best lamps for stimulating photosynthesis - they combine the efficiency of gas-discharge and fluorescent devices with the safety of classic incandescent lamps.
You need to take care of creating a microclimate.A good air conditioner with a thermostat will maintain the required temperature, protecting sensitive plant varieties from overheating or hypothermia.
The automatic irrigation system will save time and insure in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Good ventilation is required to control air humidity.
The last three points have a budget solution - to maintain the microclimate manually. Everything depends only on the owner's budget.
Lofant
The lofant spice plant is also a good decoration for winter landscape flower beds. Its dazzling green foliage and dense spikelets of inflorescences create an elegant beauty in the garden almost all year round.
The color range of ears is very diverse - from white, lilac and blue tones to pink and orange. In addition, the lofant has a strong aroma thanks to the essential oils it contains.
In winter, this perennial forms dense bushy groups and dry, picturesque inflorescences that add expressive texturality to any flower garden.
Materials (edit)
Glazing options for the winter garden:
The cheapest way is polycarbonate. It is unpretentious in operation, but rather quickly loses its attractive appearance, therefore, it is more likely to be suitable for ordinary garden greenhouses.
Plexiglas is strong and durable, but the material of the required thickness will be expensive and heavy.
Glass is the most expensive, aesthetic and practical option. Double-glazed windows, reinforced with a special film, are not afraid of natural disasters and are easy to maintain, ensuring perfect transparency.
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To be in harmony with the architecture of the site, the exterior is finished with materials that were used in the construction of the rest of the objects.
Heuchera
She is considered one of the main winter garden stars. High frost resistance can withstand up to - 34 ° С. And bright decorativeness allows wide application of Heuchera in landscape design.
The beautiful unusual lobed leaves of this perennial are attractive at any time of the year. They amaze with a huge variety of colors. Greens, creams, reds, purples, oranges, yellows, browns, grays and silvers are presented in all kinds of combinations.
In the cold season, Heuchera gives a special effect and volume to flower beds, having the ability to glow from under the snow. For winter beds, varieties of this plant with a bright color of foliage are best suited, which will contrast with the rest of the garden landscape.
Geichera retains its exquisite beauty and attractiveness from early spring to the onset of cold weather, therefore it is perfect for growing on ceremonial flower beds, along central paths, in rock gardens and rockeries.
Flora
The decisive factor is that all plants must be from the same climatic zone, with the same requirements for average temperature and humidity.
Otherwise, the choice of varieties and types depends on personal taste preferences. Here are some of the most popular greenhouse dwellers in Russia:
- thanks to the unpretentious fern, the photo of the winter garden in your house will resemble the "Jurassic Park";
- many varieties of roses cannot survive the Russian winter, but in artificial conditions they take root very well;
- rhododendrons - strong shrubs with beautiful inflorescences;
- eucalyptus will fill the air with a special aroma;
- bright yellow, orange and red colors of gusmania will dilute the undersized part of the garden;
- the date palm will complement the feeling of the humid tropics;
- citrus fruits will not only decorate the garden, but also delight with fruits, with proper care.
Some plants require special attention and fertilization. But all efforts will pay off with interest, because having an evergreen oasis at home is an incomparable pleasure.
Yucca
This evergreen plant does not lose its decorative properties at any time of the year. It is quite common in garden landscapes, although it has an average winter hardiness up to - 28 ° C.
The most attractive part of this garden plant is the large bell-shaped inflorescences of white, pink or cream shades. Strong flower stalks grow up to 1.5 m in length. The leaves of the yucca are narrow, xiphoid, pointed, collected in a basal rosette.
They retain their beauty throughout the year. And in winter they are supplemented with seed pods, which look great in fancy yucca inflorescences.
Think about the lighting
Garden lighting will help to make the final strokes and combine individual compositions into a single picture.
Start with the porch and parterre area, then light up the walking paths, gazebos, and recreation area. For decorative lighting, choose trees with an unusual crown, garden decor items. The light will create a special fairytale atmosphere in the garden.
An example of successful garden lighting in winter
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Arrangement of a winter garden
Once the desired type of garden has been selected, the next step is to choose its location.
There are no restrictions on which side of the house you need to place a room with flowers and shrubs.
If it is located in the north relative to housing, then it very quickly accumulates heat and also quickly part with it. Therefore, it is important that the heating system of the room, which is located on the north side, is thought out as much as possible and takes into account the smallest nuances.
South side. The attached garden, which is located on the south side of the dwelling, also quickly accumulates heat. But he keeps it much longer. In winter this will be of great help, but in summer it carries a threat, as plants can seriously overheat, which can lead to their death.
It is required to install a ventilation system to maintain the required temperature in the room. Also, in case of overheating, you will need increased watering, which cannot be applied to all representatives of the plant kingdom.
West side. The garden, which is located to the west of the building, heats up very quickly and retains a high temperature. If this lasts a long time, it will lead to overheating of the shrubs.
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East side. This option for the location of the greenhouse allows you to create the necessary microclimate for comfortable growing plants. There will always be enough light here, while there will be no threat of overheating of the flowers in the garden.
When choosing the location of the greenhouse, it is required to take into account information about their characteristics. It is also worth taking into account the design of the housing itself.
