Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons, especially before rains and the first frosts. But, for the garden this is an extremely difficult time. However, you can create a stylish autumn garden. To do this, you should look at perennial plants suitable for assembling an attractive autumn composition, planted in a pot or tub. In this way, you can decorate your homeland in any weather. Source: yandex.ua
There are many ways to arrange autumn pots. Here, first of all, one should focus on personal preferences and available plant varieties.
As a container, you can use a flower container or a medium-sized garden pot. First of all, you need to prepare the soil. The soil should be laid in layers, according to this scheme:
- Drainage layer made of gravel or expanded clay.
- Layer of sand.
- Soil, you can use the finished purchase.
It is imperative that the drop tank has a drain hole. It is designed to drain excess water. If there is no such hole, the plants may die due to excessive moisture.
It is necessary to choose plants that are resistant to temperature jumps characteristic of the autumn period. It is recommended to use no more than 3-4 perennial varieties.
Tall need to be planted on the side of the container, which will be located behind (in the background) the entire composition. Usually, this side of the container is oriented to the wall of the building or deep into the garden. Low grades, on the contrary, should be located in front and on the sides. Thus, you get an original bouquet in a cascading style.
Foliage colors should also be considered. Contrast is the best solution for an autumn bouquet. However, some varieties should not "drown" others with their brightness and color.
To create a composition, you can use, for example, such plants:
- Rosemary.
- Stonecrop.
- Hosta Hudson Bay.
- Petunia Calibrachoa.
- A series of hybrid.
In general, any suitable plants can be selected. Source: www.pinterest.es
The main thing is that they are harmoniously combined with each other and suitable for the autumn period.
For large and high containers, you need to choose tall plants.
Grass can be placed around the perimeter of the entire container so that it acts as a frame, hiding the stem of tall plants.
What plants are suitable for a large flowerpot:
- Millet.
- Amaranth.
- A series of.
- Periwinkle.
- Hosta Hudson Bay.
As decorative elements, you can use various homemade products or improvised materials. For example, an artificial pumpkin can be an excellent addition to the autumn garden in a pot. It can be placed directly in the container. Decorated in this way, the pot will be an excellent decoration for the porch of your home.