The flowerpot is a stylish decoration for the country and the street

Well thought out landscape design of the summer cottage allows you to emphasize the splendor and harmony of the garden. And for this, all sorts of ways of decorating and ennobling the territory are used. Each owner of a summer cottage wants to arrange a real "paradise" near the house, where you can relax and enjoy nature away from the bustle of the city.

And in order for the territory to be attractive and well-groomed, it is imperative to plant different flowers, bushes and trees. Well, additional decorations in the form of original flowerpots and decorated outdoor pots will create an amazing feeling of coziness and comfort.

Vases are used for planting plants, flowers and trees, as well as for functional purposes, to give the site a decorative load. They are used to decorate the front area, the entrance group of the house, stairs, terraces and recreation areas. Outdoor flowerpots with flowers add completeness to the design of the personal plot.

They are designed not only to add beauty to the site, but also to refresh the landscape design and attract the attention of passers-by and neighbors.

In outdoor pots, even capricious annual flowers bloom perfectly all summer. Besides, flowerpots make it easier to care for outdoor plants... They preserve planted flowers and maintain an optimal microclimate.

Outdoor garden pots can be used to grow all kinds of plants, flowers, and even trees. A variety of homemade flowerpots made of tires, old dishes, plastic bottles and buckets decorate gardens, playgrounds, courtyards and summer cottages. And at the same time, you do not need to have special skills, it is enough to stock up on patience and free time.

With a little imagination and decorative materials, you can make not just flower outdoor flowerpots, but original pots.

And no matter what style the site is decorated in, a variety of decorative outdoor flower pots will make the area brighter and better.

Hanging pots can be used for ground covers and small annuals.

In addition, flowerpots can be used for a decorative garden, they will not only create a beautiful area, but also help grow healthy and fresh products.

In any case, decorative outdoor pots will be the final chord in creating an amazing green space.

You can create a flowerpot from any available materials: plastic, wood, metal, concrete, clay. And it is not necessary that the material is natural. The main thing is that the street beds look harmonious in a holistic composition.

The most popular are plastic, wood and stone.

And each of the materials has its own pros and cons.

Wooden flowerpots are suitable for any area.The main disadvantage of wood is its instability to high humidity. Therefore, before planting flowers, it is necessary to treat the surface of the flowerpot with a special impregnation, and then varnish it.

The most common option for a summer cottage is plastic flowerpots. They are affordable, lightweight and, if necessary, they can be placed in any place, and in the off-season they can be brought into the house. Often they are made in bright saturated shades and, by themselves, without flowers, are an original decoration of the landscape. Plastic is great for planting perennials, it retains moisture and prevents the root system from drying out.

The main advantage of plastic flowerpots is their low price and low weight. And thanks to modern production methods, plastic pots are at first glance difficult to distinguish from stone or clay. But plastic flowerpots are not able to withstand low temperatures, therefore, with the arrival of frost, it is recommended to bring outdoor pots into the house.

The most durable flowerpots are made from stone. Not everyone can afford such expensive and luxurious outdoor pots. Beds made of concrete and stone chips can be called similar. The surface of outdoor pots is decorated with intricate relief patterns and ornaments.

Such pots retain moisture well and do not allow the soil to dry out, and in order to protect the roots of plants from rotting, it is necessary to treat a flowerpot made of artificial stone with an antiseptic. At the same time, the roots of flowers will not overheat on a hot day, so such flowerpots can be placed in sunny areas of the garden. The most important advantage is strength and durability.

Outdoor pots made of concrete and stone are large and weighty, so they are more suitable for large open areas. Pots made of cement and fabric look very original, while on the surface you can make a texture and decorate the flowerpot with various patterns. And you can create an amazing and unique flowerpot of the original shape with your own hands.

Ceramic pots are considered a classic home garden option. This natural and safe material does not retain excess moisture in the soil and provides natural ventilation for the soil. A large flowerpot is suitable for large flowers and plants with a powerful root system. But the composition of any ceramic flowerpot must include clay material.

Clay is often used to create outdoor flowerpots. This is a very plastic material from which you can create a flowerpot of a unique shape, size and texture. When firing a finished pot, you can get a very durable material, so the pot will serve you for many years.

And the porous structure of the pot allows you to saturate the soil with oxygen and protect the flowers from decay. But it is better not to put such pots in direct sunlight, the soil will dry much faster.

Forged metal flowerpots look incredibly stylish and sophisticated. But it is important to remember that the metal quickly heats up in direct sunlight, so it is better to put such flower beds in the shade and on hot summer days do not leave without constant watering.

From all of the listed materials, you can make a street flowerpot yourself. The result depends on imagination, a sense of color and work skills. Street flower beds look harmonious if they are made of the same material and in the same color scheme. This results in a well thought out and stylish composition.

So even from seemingly unnecessary rubbish, you can make a real work of country art or an art object.So, for example, you can create original decorative objects from tires: volumetric flower beds, swans, vases. Rubber is a very flexible and malleable material that can take any bizarre shape. But imported tires are better suited for decorative purposes. Domestic tires are rougher, so it is more difficult to work with them..

The easiest option for a flower bed from a tire is to paint the tire, cover it with soil and plant flowers inside. A worn-out car tire can be transformed beyond recognition that even neighbors will not guess that the original materials were an old tire.

The size of an outdoor pot depends directly on the area of ​​the plot or a separate zone, which must be supplemented with fresh flowers.

A large and bulky flowerpot in a small area will attract a lot of attention and look out of place and overly intrusive. And a small flower bed on a long section will be lost and will look inconspicuous. Most importantly, the flowerpot should emphasize the beauty of the site.

The size and location of the flowerpot depends on other plants on the site. For example, next to large tall trees, it is better to install large outdoor pots, and near shrubs - miniature and light flowerpots.

For large flowerpots, you need two or three types of plants. Violets are great for low flowerpots near garden paths. These unpretentious, bright and small flowers are ideal for decorating stairs, playgrounds and balconies.

You should not chase the rainbow riot of colors. Designers suggest choosing calm shades for the street landscape so that the landscape is not full of bright colors and is not overloaded with unnecessary elements. Overly saturated colors will stand out from the overall picture of the site. Ideally, the color should match the plants, stem or bud and match the overall look of the site, terrace or outdoor yard.

It is better to choose a light, calm palette: beige, olive, cream, mint, terracotta or brown shades.... These colors can be easily combined with each other and create interesting and beautiful compositions. After all, the main task is to emphasize the beauty and tenderness of the planted flowers.

Vases can be simple or complex in shape. The classic version of a round, rectangular or hexagonal pot looks aesthetically pleasing and appropriate in any area. Pots of different shapes and sizes can create a unique composition.

And even the strangest shapes can be created with your own hands. For example, a flowerpot in the shape of a snail or animal figures will look very original and attractive on an area near a reservoir. The main thing is that the shape and style of the flowerpot is combined and fits the general design of the site.

Flowerpots and flower beds are not only used for planting plants, but are also a kind of accent, help to add brightness and attractiveness to the garden area. They can have different shapes, sizes and colors, but their design will complement and decorate the landscape gardening composition.

From the variety of different options, eyes run up: classic, antique, avant-garde, mobile, stationary flowerpots. And the most difficult thing is the correct layout of the compositions on the site.

As a decoration, you can use mirror fragments, coins, beads, small stones, seashells, nail polishes. Each detail and element can be fixed with building glue or epoxy.

And to give an interesting texture to the surface of the pot, you can lay out the walls with embossed leaves, flowers or thin branches of trees. After staining, all the elements will look great and attractive.

From multi-colored sea pebbles, seashells and glass you can decorate a glass vase in a nautical style. Pots with a mosaic of colored glass, ceramics and pebbles look exquisite and gentle. Large flowerpots wicker made of wicker emphasize the romantic setting on the backyard.

For each flowerpot, you need to choose different plants: by size, splendor of buds, color, height and type of stem.

When choosing colors, you must take into account some features:

• the root system of the plant should be small, because it will be limited by the size of the street pot;
• flowers should be unpretentious in care and resistant to moisture or dryness of the soil;
• erect and ampelous plants are ideal;
• it is better to choose plants that bloom throughout the season or combine them to create a continuous flowering effect;
• plants should not be afraid of temperature changes.

A variety of flowerpots can be made from wooden boxes, drinking bottles, barrels, dishes, etc. And if you decide to create an outdoor pot from improvised materials with your own hands, a prerequisite is that the finished flowerpot must be treated with an antiseptic and covered with varnish or drying oil. Also, instead of outdoor flowerpots, you can use room pots that are durable and resistant to temperature extremes.

For outdoor and summer cottages, it is better to choose different plants that bloom all summer. Plants not exceeding 50 cm in height are most suitable. The following plants are suitable for growing in an outdoor flowerpot:

• Geranium - unpretentious in care and very beautiful in bloom. The buds have different colors and will delight all summer.
• Asters and dahlias - you can plant different colors in one pot. A bright bush will stand until the first frost.

• Dwarf or medium zinnia - ideal for small and small flowerpots.
• Pansies - can be planted only along the outer edge of the pot and complement the flower arrangement with additional paints.
• Lobelia - has delicate small flowers of white, blue or pink color. Look great both separately and in a group with other plants.
• Ageratum - delicate blue and white pom-poms adorn the small bush abundantly.
• Marigold - loved by gardeners for their unpretentiousness, abundant flowering and sunny color.
• Petunia - very moody to grow, but looks great in outdoor pots, both separately and with other flowers.

The composition is formed based on the color and size of the buds. In concrete flowerpots, you can plant three types of flowers that get along well. For example, gazan, dimorphotes and dwarf ursinia. Also, dahlias can be placed next to any flowers. It is better to plant tall flowers near the house, and small annuals - in the center of the garden. For tall pots, it is better to choose bushy hanging plants: lobelia, begonia, petunia, bellflower, tunbergia and fuchsia.

Before planting a plant, you must prepare a flowerpot. A drainage layer must be poured at the bottom of the pot: expanded clay or pebbles are perfect. After that, the container of the pot is filled with prepared soil. For this, fertile soil, perlite and vermiculite are better suited - the latter will provide plants with moisture and minerals.

Volumetric amphoras for outdoor plants look great on any suburban area. Plastic flowerpots have a variety of shades and in themselves can be considered a decoration of the site.It will not be difficult to choose the right option from a variety of shades and shapes for any style.

Backlit flowerpots are a great functional idea for a summer residence, during the day the composition looks like just a flower bed with flowers, and at night it illuminates the area. Fancy concrete structures and original flowerpots in the form of busts with flowers look very original and funny and can become a real attraction on the site.

Concrete cubes can be an excellent decoration on the site if the composition is supplemented with fresh flowers. The design of the plastic pots allows you to place them anywhere. And even ordinary bright plastic slides will decorate any fence.

An interesting option is obtained from sawed down trees and old rotten stumps. But do not plant flowers directly in a wooden cut. The flowers will not live long from high humidity, and the tree will quickly collapse.

An interesting and bold solution is to decorate the wall of a house on the street with colorful wooden boxes with flowers.

Old and seemingly unnecessary things and objects can be used to create a flowerpot. And any old record can become an original pot with a little imagination and energy.

In this way, old things can be given new life. Any seemingly garden trash can be decorated and used to decorate the site. As an example - old rusty buckets. Even small buckets of vibrant colors are great for flower arrangements. An old, unreliable chair can be the basis for a beautiful floral arrangement. As well as the old rubber boots, which are already worn out.

For information on how to make flowerpots for flowers with your own hands, see this video.