There is a lot to be said for container gardening today, especially if you are short on room but love plants and flowers. We have come a long way from the drab clay pots that our grandma used to grow her plants in, and there are many different ways to display those pots too. Your front porch or patio can come alive with just a little help from you.
The first thing
to consider when starting your plants in containers is where they will be located and the conditions they will have to endure while growing. If your plants will be in mainly sun, plant sun loving plants, shade - shade-loving plants. They will also need to be watered more often than your garden, because they will dry out faster in containers. If you have several planters and pots you may want to have a garden hose handy. A watering can is fine for just a few plants and saves a lot of time.
to consider when starting your plants in containers is where they will be located and the conditions they will have to endure while growing. If your plants will be in mainly sun, plant sun loving plants, shade - shade-loving plants. They will also need to be watered more often than your garden, because they will dry out faster in containers. If you have several planters and pots you may want to have a garden hose handy. A watering can is fine for just a few plants and saves a lot of time.
Make sure your pots have adequate drainage, if there are no holes in your planter you can put some rocks in the bottom to help keep the water off the roots of your plants. To cut down on the watering you can cover the exposed soil with mulch or peat moss, making sure not to put it all the way up to the base of your plants.Of course, there are exceptions but almost anything can be grown in containers if you can find a planter or pot big enough to give it room to grow. There are so many choices on the market today and the internet makes it even easier to find exactly what you consider the perfect containers for you and your plants. You are only limited to your imagination.
When you
are mixing different plants together in one pot make sure that they all have the same requirements in care such as sun, water and fertilizer. Most container-grown plants do not need fed as often as plants grown in the ground. You can even buy potting soil with fertilizer already in it, if you don’t want to bother with buying plant food or have no clue about the requirements on feeding them, that may be the route to go. However, for the most part you can read the seed package or ask the attendant at the nursery where you buy your plants or once again try the internet, There are many gardening sites that will answer any questions that you may have.
If you have a deck with no place to hang plants or place pots never fear you also have options. There are planters made especially to hang on deck rails, ranging from large planter boxes to single pots. If you can’t find them in your store, I’m sure you know by now where you can find anything you may be looking for, without me saying it again. ( aren’t we lucky to live in the computer age?) I love it!
After the planting is done you can accessorize, adding decorations a bench, swing, statues, or even a small fountain. The possibilities are endless. Make it a place that is all your own by choosing what you want to be surrounded by whether it’s classy or whimsical, you are only limited to your own style and imagination. So let’s get started making our porch, patio or deck the perfect place to go to relax and be with nature.
The birdlady.
are mixing different plants together in one pot make sure that they all have the same requirements in care such as sun, water and fertilizer. Most container-grown plants do not need fed as often as plants grown in the ground. You can even buy potting soil with fertilizer already in it, if you don’t want to bother with buying plant food or have no clue about the requirements on feeding them, that may be the route to go. However, for the most part you can read the seed package or ask the attendant at the nursery where you buy your plants or once again try the internet, There are many gardening sites that will answer any questions that you may have.
If you have a deck with no place to hang plants or place pots never fear you also have options. There are planters made especially to hang on deck rails, ranging from large planter boxes to single pots. If you can’t find them in your store, I’m sure you know by now where you can find anything you may be looking for, without me saying it again. ( aren’t we lucky to live in the computer age?) I love it!
After the planting is done you can accessorize, adding decorations a bench, swing, statues, or even a small fountain. The possibilities are endless. Make it a place that is all your own by choosing what you want to be surrounded by whether it’s classy or whimsical, you are only limited to your own style and imagination. So let’s get started making our porch, patio or deck the perfect place to go to relax and be with nature.
The birdlady.
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