How to improve the green living room or housing on the terrace - iDNES.cz

"Choose a combination of perennials that bloom as long as possible," advises gardener Jaroslav Štěpán from Poděbrady.For example, a steadily flowering cushion bell, yarrow, blue shant, kakost or Krásnočko are suitable for growing terraces.

It is advisable to combine flowering plants with low evergreen bushes that will be able to decorate the terrace even in winter.Even fragrant plants will help you create well -being and relaxed mood.From herbs, for example, thyme, rosemary, sage and lavender.

The size of the terrace well consider watching the paved area of the terrace or rest areas is large enough.The legs of chairs that stab in the adjacent flower bed are just for anger.Seating with four chairs and table takes approximately 10 to 12 square meters.If you have a large garden, a rest area may be more generous - 20 to 30 square meters.

"In addition to a terrace or classic rest area, it is advisable to find a place for a bench, a sun lounger or a rocking net in the garden to enjoy the garden from another perspective," advises Štěpán.If you have small children, it is practical to build a corner dedicated to children's games, for example with a sandpit and a swing.

Get furniture and shade with an essential part of the terrace is comfortable garden furniture."As far as materials are concerned, you can choose from a wide range of domestic and exotic trees, through metal, imitation rattan to tables and seats made of concrete or stone that the thief will not just bear," says designer Hana Salavová.

A garden grill or a simple fireplace can also be part of a relaxation enclosure.Sitting at an open fire in the garden or on the terrace is always a welcome variegation.

Another condition of resting on hot summer days is the possibility to sit in the shade.If you have enough space, you can build a pergola that will run out of the terrace to the garden.This optically shields the sitting on the terrace and a pleasant protection against the sun rays is created.For smaller terraces is the cheapest solution of the parasol.

Squares are preferable in shape that have a square rod in one of the corners.If you want to shade the whole terrace, you can get a pull -out awning.This is a higher investment, but manufacturers report a lifetime of up to twenty years.Special fabrics are used for awnings that do not release rain and protect against sunlight.

Choose the right tiles to sit on the terrace harmoniously into the garden space, according to designer Hana Salavová just follow several rules."The material that forms the floor of the terrace should also appear in the garden path or on other paved areas," advises Salavová.

If you want to combine multiple types of tiles, be careful not to create a heterogeneous mixture of materials.But for example, you can incorporate a natural stone lining the terrace into the path of concrete slabs or fittings.

Terrace Separates at the ground level between the terrace and the garden often complicate the creation of a harmonious transition.The solution can be a support wall."However, let the space on the flower bed between the terrace and the wall, so you will enjoy the view of the flowers and optically the transition will not appear to be a fall in depth," advises the gardener Štěpán.

Another solution of the transition is stairs.When setting them up, do not spare a place - on the wide flat stairs you can build containers with plants and other ornaments."The ideal dividing and interconnection element between the garden and the terrace can become a rock garden," adds Štěpán.

An interesting transition between the terrace and the garden will help you create water."Although it is a somewhat more demanding solution, the investment in it pays off," says designer Salavová."You will appreciate the water when you come to the garden in the hot August afternoon," adds.Increased air humidity mutes the feeling of heat and the level also attracts useful birds and insects.

Hide from curious glances in a small garden surrounded by neighboring land you will not avoid the establishment of an optical aperture."Successful planting can provide protection against curious views, but should not prevent the view of the garden," says Zahradník Štěpán.

Live fences are best served as an optical aperture.Even less areas take up the wooden pop -up walls.For example, if they are covered with honeysuckle or clematis, they will be a nice colorful and fragrant accessory in the summer.Remember, however, that during the winter such a crop is very thin and therefore transparent.

If you want to have an impenetrable aperture all year round, plant a hedge that is well tolerated by a hearty cut and remains relatively narrow.In addition to deciduous species such as beech and hornbeam, evergreen trees such as cesmine and yew are suitable.