Art of phytodesign

A modern urban home devoid of greenery seems lifeless. Therefore, many are trying to settle in the countryside, where the air, lush vegetation, and simply flowing water soften the ominous meaning of the phrase “my home is my fortress.” However, in the city you can create a cozy oasis where you can relax in comfort and work without tension.

Phytodesign is the art of creating plant compositions for interior design, creating winter gardens, gardening offices, restaurants, cafes, hotels, outdoor areas, swimming pools, etc. Currently, phytodesign is not just a fad, but, most likely, an urgent human need to overcome the oppressive atmosphere of strict offices and standard living spaces, to revive them and create a cozy little world of living plants. Emerald color of plants helps to feel comfortable, maintain vigor and efficiency.

As is known, indoor plants retain a decorative appearance for much longer than compositions from cut flowers and provide an attractive appearance of plants not only at the time of creation of compositions, but also after many months. Incomparable pleasure can be obtained by observing how new shoots appear, leaves and buds bloom.

Selection of plants for landscaping is carried out according to many criteria: the height and density of the crown, the size and shape of the leaf, as well as its color, availability of flowers, adaptability to the microclimate of the room, the preference of certain species of plants by the customer. In the design of interiors are also used elements of inanimate nature: branches, stones, colored gravel, art products, vases, stylish flowerpots, figurines and figured glass.

Suppose you have conceived a small fountain, waterfall or decorative pond. This idea requires a competent approach and qualified planning. Even a small reservoir in the winter garden is a complex hydraulic structure with many specific details. Moreover, aquatic plants need careful selection and the creation of a special microclimate resulting from complex processes of symbiosis. The situation is similar in gardening pools. As you can see, without the advice of a specialist in the arrangement of a green corner, the selection and placement of plants is simply not enough.

Before determining the expected places for placing plants, it is necessary to analyze the characteristics of the microclimate of the room (humidity, light). Special attention should be paid to the “risk zones”, dark corners, places where drafts “walk”, the space under the air conditioners, the window sills above the batteries, and often open windows.

It is not enough to bring plants from the store and place them in the “right” places. In order for flower arrangements to always be healthy and good looking, you should pick up flowerpots of the required size and shape, and the plants feel well in both ceramic and plastic pots. Be sure to transplant as soon as possible to a high-quality, suitable substrate, because all the plants are sold in a temporary peat mixture. Purchased plants should be checked for pests and diseases. If necessary, immediately make a treatment.