Conservatories make your Mother’s Day flowers go a long way

Full of light and delivering the ultimate views of your outside space, conservatories are a really versatile area of your home that can truly be whatever you want them to be. As such, they come with a number of ways to be enjoyed.

As we approach Mother’s Day we’ve been thinking of a few different ways to make this space somewhere that mum – who is probably used to spending most of her time trying to make other people happy – can carve out her own area of sanctuary, while feeling productive at the same time. If you’ve got a green fingered mum, then you could make your conservatory into the ultimate extension, as it’s a place which can not only make the home bigger, but the garden, too.  

But before you start creating a miniature version of the Eden Project, there are a few things to take into consideration, including:

- your conservatory’s temperature
- shade
- humidity
- how regularly your windows are cleaned

All of these are important as each factor will have an impact on what will grow well in this space.

Temperature

Consistency in temperature can lead to it feeling dry, so most plants won’t grow as well as they could, but if you do prefer your conservatory to be kept at room temperature, you should have more luck with more exotic plants and trees such as aloes, olives and palms.

If your conservatory is unheated and more consistent with outside temperatures, citrus fruits are likely to grow well here, as well as more exotic plants such as avocados, cordylines, brugmansias and aspidistras. While this space may not be heated, it is still providing protection from the elements and any frost that may usually wipe out crops, so it can be an ideal place to start your vegetables indoors before moving them out.

Shade and humidity

The summer months may be trickier, if you don’t have blinds, as the windows can amplify the heat and cause damage to the plants, so make sure they have some kind of shade. This will also save you time watering the plants, as the more dried out they are, the more they will need, however to ensure they don’t become damaged by the heat, it’s also worth giving them a daily misting. 

Dirty windows

A big enemy of your plants is your dirty windows, as dust and pests can accumulate on your windows, blocking light quality and leading to your fruits getting munched on by bugs before they reach you.

So what are you buying your mum for Mother’s Day? An orange tree? An aloe plant? Or some flowers from the petrol station? All of them will look great in a conservatory, but some will last longer than others, and bring enjoyment for years to come.

If you would like more ideas on how you can get the most out of your conservatory, give us a call on 01279 427777.