Do you already know it:the urban jungle? A house full of plants? More and more houses in the Netherlands are being transformed into an urban jungle. But the urban jungle is also gaining popularity in the garden. Is your garden ready for a change and do you want to extend the urban jungle vibe to the garden? Then be sure to read on. In this article we give the best tips for an urban jungle garden.
What belongs in an urban jungle
It sounds great, an urban jungle. But you may wonder what makes that urban jungle really special. Urban literally means 'urban' and actually that is far from the jungle or nature. But the great contrast between urban and nature is precisely the field of tension that makes the urban jungle so special. The whimsical shapes and bright green color of the exotic plants contrast beautifully against the sleek architecture, heavy materials and dark colours. The ideal combination if you ask us.
Tips for the real urban jungle garden
- Start at the beginning and create a tight foundation. Think of a sober pavement and work in levels. Think of concrete walls, gray stacking stones, gray steps and pots and tubs in the ground. Can greenery also hang from the ceiling? Then create a sleek roof of, for example, aluminum.
- Go for sleek garden furniture, preferably with dark colors that match well with urban materials. Popular urban jungle garden furniture is made of wicker or plastic and has dark gray cushions. Combine this with a plastic garden table and voilà. Because urban gardens, the gardens that are often transformed into urban jungles, are often smaller, the round garden table is a popular garden furniture. Ikwiltuinmeubelen.nl has plenty of them in urban jungle style.
- Add green. And we mean a lot of exotic greenery. Not only on the floor, but also on the wall. For example, make a rack with pots and plants on the wall. This way you can easily create a vertical garden. Opt for "vining" creepers that wrap themselves around a trellis or wire with their thin tendrils. the native wild forest vine, for example, works perfectly in the urban jungle garden. The exotic passiflora and fast-climbing nasturtiums are also favourites. Other plants that enhance the urban jungle vibe are bamboo, finger plant, fern and bromeliad.
With these tips, your garden will be an urban jungle in no time. Have fun with the renovation!
