Recently, winter gardens have been gaining more and more popularity. They can be equipped both in a private house and in an apartment, if there is an opportunity to allocate for this not only a glazed loggia, but also a whole room. What is the difference between the winter garden and the usual one, and how to equip it, we will tell you below.
So, what is the difference between a winter garden and a regular? It is limited in size, is located in a closed space and is closely related to the main structure. Therefore, you need to especially carefully consider the layout and location of plantings, use each site functionally. When designing, consider snow and wind loads, the level of soil vibrations and interaction with the foundation. It is best to contact a special company that will not only create several options for the project, from which the most successful will be chosen, but will also help to raise the floor, make the repair of the designated room, install window structures, radiators, decorative grilles, make waterproofing, bring water. If the customer desired, you can decorate the walls and floor with tiles, marble or mosaics, make and arrange furniture.
The room for winter gardens should be glazed in a special way, for which window profiles of steel and aluminum are used. The number, type and size of blocks largely affect the design and appearance of the winter garden. In double -glazed windows, not only ordinary glasses can be used, but also tinted, mirror, bulletproof, energy -saving, as well as stained glass and decorative elements.
There should be a special microclimate in the winter garden: the optimum temperature is 20-22s0, relative humidity is 40-60%. Heating can be central or autonomous, it is possible to use floor heating and air conditioning. We must not forget about ventilation, which can be ensured by both natural and technical means.
Now about plants. Typically, in winter gardens, ficuses, palm trees, monsters, ivy, thuja, rhododendrons, ferns, vines, etc. are used. D. You can plant them so that it is beautiful, but it is still better to adhere to biological requirements.
Plants growing in winter gardens are tropical, subtropical and deserted. For tropical, excellent environment will be warm and damp, twilight – for low. Subtropic needs more light and a periodic decrease in temperature to 5-10 degrees, but desert plants need to provide maximum light and heat with a minimum of moisture. Therefore, it is recommended to divide the winter garden into “climatic zones” in order to give plants exactly what they need. By the way, many plants do not like shadow, especially for plants with light and thin leaves. Such types need additional lighting.
Experts will help you choose the right soils and soil mixers. Some plants feel better in portable containers, while others in pots, wooden tubs, etc. D.
When designing a winter garden, its area is taken into account. Small gardens (10-15 kV. m) are divided into a green area, a place of rest and tracks. Medium (15-25 sq. m) can be decorated with additional elements, and in large (more than 25 kV. m) you can install fountains, pools, terraces, catwalks, alpine slides, sculptures, etc. D.
Winter garden requires special care. It is necessary not only to properly and in time water the plants, but also to feed them with biostimulators and phytohormones, protect from diseases and pests.
