For many people, one of the important criteria when buying an apartment, a plot of land or a house is the space for a garden, which could be developed so as to get a green corner to relax in the fresh air. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford a house with a garden. Residents of blocks of flats are often left with only small balconies, while those who live in terraced houses are left with undersized terraces. Fortunately, even a small space can be arranged to create a green retreat.

With not a lot of space, every centimeter counts, so it is worth thinking carefully about the design. It is important to choose plants with the right habit – on a small balcony the smaller ones will work, on a larger terrace you can afford the more grandiose ones. Various types of ornamental grasses look great on balconies and terraces. We often associate grasses with an evenly trimmed lawn, possibly with decorative clumps scattered around the garden. Live grasses grow quickly, are expansive, and need to be nurtured, among other things. trim. However, nothing prevents the use of artificial grasses on terraces and balconies. All you have to do is select interesting, multi-colored specimens and place them in matching decorative pots. And then all that’s left to do is to enjoy a durable and impressive arrangement.

Artificial grasses on balconies and terraces can be used in many ways. Single grasses will look best in tall pots, those with a semicircular habit – in rounded ones. Grasses suspended in pallet boxes will also look interesting. Another idea is to place grasses in oblong-shaped containers and set them on the balcony floor. Such a decoration can act as a screen between balconies, allowing you to hide from the sight of neighbors – a good solution for those who value privacy. The big advantage of grasses is that the shades they create are openwork, so they don’t restrict sunlight.

When creating an arrangement with artificial grasses, you can choose to use only grasses – the huge variety of their forms, sizes, textures and colors allows you to achieve very interesting effects, especially if you weave grasses with decorative blades and flowers into the composition. An equally good idea is to combine artificial grasses and other plant species, such as ornamental shrubs. In this case, grasses can serve as a background or add variety to the composition. They will certainly add to its charm and create an impression of lightness. It is important that the selected species match both in form and color.

It is worth noting that the use of grasses in plant arrangements is a trend that is gaining in popularity from season to season. Artificial grasses on a terrace or balcony are therefore a practical and durable solution on the one hand, and a fashionable one on the other. They are pleasing to the eye regardless of the season. Well exposed and composed in a thoughtful way, they look much more interesting than pansies or geraniums traditionally planted on balconies.