Planning For Plants In Your Conservatory

One of the best things about having a self-build conservatory is the fact that you are near to your garden all year round.  Regardless of what the weather is doing you can watch what is happening and see your plants and shrubs developing as the year presses on.

But there is also the prospect of being able to grow plants inside your self-build conservatory as well.  While not all plants enjoy the unusual conditions this room presents, some will positively thrive in them.  The trick is to plan ahead and make sure you know what you want to have and where you want to have it.

So to begin, think about the amount of room you have available to cater for plants in your conservatory.  Some people are happy to have one or two key plants in strategic places, while others won’t settle until every windowsill has a row of plants on it!

Don’t just think about plants for surfaces either – think about plants that could stand on the floor.  Citrus trees often do really well in a DIY conservatory, and they add a splash of colour as well.

Needless to say you will have to do your research before you start buying plants for your DIY conservatory.  Think about the amount of time you have to devote to caring for them as well.  If you are pushed for time it is best to start off with just one or two plants, to see how you get on with them.  If you have success with them and they start to enjoy the unique conditions presented by your conservatory, you could then think about adding another plant to your collection.

Planning to add new plants is always a big decision to make, particularly if you have young children.  You need to make sure they cannot reach the plants, or at least understand that they are off limits.  You also need to think about placement in terms of whether they will enjoy being in direct sunlight or not.  Always be prepared to move a new plant around in different places in the DIY conservatory when you first buy it.  It might prefer a different spot to the one you had in mind for it.

While it might seem daunting trying to buy the right plants and positioning them in the right place, you will benefit from doing your research.  Learn from the experts and read as much as you can about caring for plants in these conditions.

Remember too though that this is your conservatory and it should always be enjoyed as such.  And a key part of that is finding the right balance of greenery to welcome you in every time you enter it.