the positive effects of greenery
To experience the positive effects of more greenery, it isn't necessary to give your entire garden, balcony or street a makeover. Even small adjustments have a big effect, so plant by plant, every piece of greenery you contribute helps create a nicer living environment for yourself and others. Need some help getting started on planting in your outside space? Check out our handy step-by-step plan.
MINIMUM SPACE, MAXIMUM GREEN EFFECT: how to add more greenery to your balcony, patio or small city garden
One thing is for sure: any outdoor space, no matter how small, will benefit from more greenery. To make a limited space as green as possible, here are some concrete examples and tips. How about these 3 ready-made border plans, perfect for creating a small front garden or border? Or get started with a floral party in just one square metre of space.
Do you have a small city garden? Then get inspired by these 4 stylish city gardens. No garden, but blessed with a balcony? Check out our tips for greening up every kind of balcony, from sunny to shady to windy.
Surprising tips for going green
For an extra good mood, green up your front door and your balcony. And don't forget to add green to those unexpected spots, too! How about a second lease of life for your garden tiles, or creating a relaxing oasis juxtaposed against a grey wall with some evergreen climbing plants?
Make every season greener
If you're looking to add plants to your garden, it's best done in autumn - here's why. Make sure you act according to the kind of greenery you're looking to plant, however, as some plants are better planted in late spring than in autumn.
In summer, place these colourful summer bloomers in pots on your sunny terrace (and do your bit for biodiversity at the same time!), take a look at these five wonderfully fragrant summer plants and put summer on the table with edible herbs and plants. During the colder winter months, add colour to your winter garden with these six colourful winter plants, or put these classic winter plants in a pot on your balcony for some cheering greenery.
JOIN US!
However dramatic your transition from grey to green is, read on to discover just how much green can do for you. Share your progress with us via Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #thejoyofplants and #fromgreytogreen.
