What to do with the plant remains?

Start free for a second life - move perennial balcony plants

Some of the most beautiful balcony plants for winter and spring are far too good to be carelessly disposed of at the end of the flowering period. A shining example is the wonderful one Christmas rosethat enchants in the wintry flower box with white bowl flowers. Place the perennials with their root balls and as much soil as possible in a partially shaded location in the bed. Wherever Helleborus niger feel at home, they will stay with you for another 20 to 25 years.

Dispose of annual balcony flowers expertly - this is how it works

For annuals flower is finally tattoo at the end of the flowering period. The following options are available for proper disposal:

• Pull wilted plants out of the box or tub together with their root ball
• Dispose of in the bio bin
• Alternatively, chop up the plant residues and dispose of them on the compost heap
• Clever: before disposal, harvest the ripe seeds for propagation by sowing

Gardeners with a large balcony should consider investing in a vermicompost. Not only the remains of annual balcony plants can be disposed of in it. Uncooked kitchen rubbish also wanders in here to get from busy Compost worms to be processed into valuable natural fertilizer in solid and liquid form.

Winter perennials that are sensitive to the cold overwinter instead of disposing of them

A large number of summer balcony plants come from distant countries and are not hardy. Thrive in their habitats Geraniums, Fuchsias and other species perennial. If there is sufficient space behind glass, the exotic splendid specimens can very well be found north of the Alps overwinterto repeat their blooming spectacle next year.