With plants in pots, tubs and other containers can in no time to decorate the most unsightly and difficult corner of the garden. They are indispensable and for landscaping patios, balconies and terraces.
Plants for Container Gardens
Almost all plants, whether bulbs culture, annual flowers, herbaceous perennials or shrubs, They grow well in pots, tubs and other containers - of course, if there is enough space for them roots. With vines growing in the container can even greening fence or wall. Early spring open flower dance growing in pots crocus, daffodils, pansy, forget-me and Primrose. Are replaced by summer flowers and autumn - raznotsvete foliage and potted plants kadochnyh. In the southern regions to cold hardy shrubs can be grown in containers all year round.
Suitable vessels proper substrate
Plant containers must be in harmony with the design of the patio or balcony, but at the same time be sufficiently large so as not to hinder the development of plants. In fact, plants can grow in any container as long as they had enough of the substrate and the drainage holes. Which container you choose depends entirely on your personal taste. Container plants should be regularly watered and fed.
Crucial to a properly selected substrate. Good potting earth must be loose, fine-grained and crumbly; it should have sufficient capacity for water retention and nutrients and at the same time be well permeable. In addition, the substrate must be a long time to maintain the looseness and not form lumps.
Pallets will protect against the formation of wet patches under the containers.
Platform on wheels will greatly facilitate the movement of heavy containers.
Place containers on the base of clay, ceramic or wood. Thanks to this pot will not stagnate water, and under them not dwell woodlice.
If plants are planted in groups in large containers, you can save a lot of time and effort on the watering and care.
The lightweight plastic pots it is worth putting some heavy stones or gravel fill layer - this will give them stability.
If the container wide base and narrow neck, put plants in the additional vessel-box, otherwise it will be difficult to transplant.
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