Country Garden Landscaping

There are seven different, basic elements that are going to be required when you are beginning an organic container garden of any time. These seven elements are water, plants, sunlight, temperature, fertilizers or nutrients, patience and adequate space.

1. Plants are one of the more obvious basic elements because they are what is going to be planted, grown and harvested. This is what organic gardening is all about. You should be choosing plants that you are interested in growing and harvesting in order to get the most out of your garden space. You can grow anything you want in containers, and the plants will stay adequately sized for the containers because the roots will be properly contained. Determine the types of plants or crops you are interested in growing and make sure to use them properly.

2. Water is another essential for your organic garden. The soil in your planters should always be properly watered, but you should take care not to drown your plants. The soil should be moist but never overly wet.

3. Sunlight is another essential, and it needs to be offered to your plants every single day. Make sure that your plants are being placed in an area where they are going to receive adequate daily sunlight. You must also make sure to remove them if it becomes too hot, however, because the leaves can be burned or dried out by too much sun.

4. Temperature is another essential, as plants should be kept in a steady temperature ranging between 55 degrees and 75 degrees Celsius. This will help to make sure that your plants keep their moisture and maintain their shine. The roots of your container plants are going to be much more sensitive to temperature than plants that are placed in the ground, so make sure that your plants are getting the right temperature in order for them to thrive.

5. Fertilizers and nutrients are also vital for the success of your plants. Choose organic fertilizers that contain no chemicals to make sure that your plants get everything they need and nothing that they don’t. You can buy a multitude of different fertilizer products from your local gardening shop.

6. Planning out your gardening space is also important. You are going to need a fair bit of space in order to accommodate your container garden, so make sure that you plan this all out properly before you go about planting. Once you plant in your containers, moving them may be difficult.

7. Finally, patience is an often overlooked but vitally important element when it comes to organic container gardening. Make sure that you are patient when working with your garden in order to obtain the best possible results. This is the best way to ensure that you enjoy your garden and allow it to thrive in your care.

Photo Credits: NH567

Originally posted 2009-08-12 03:57:31. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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We’ve talked about making mistakes in container gardening before, let us address some additional mistakes:

1 – Do not be afraid to prune your plants. When your container garden is beginning to look ragged or leggy, you absolutely should not be afraid to cut them back properly. You may want to move them into an out-of-the-way space until you can re-bound them. With a good “haircut” of sorts, you will be able to help your plants come back happier and healthier than ever before.

2 – Beware of overbearing neighbors. You need to take care to make sure that all of the plants within your container garden are going to share the same requirements in terms of sun, water and soil requirements. You can find this information on the plant labels or the seed packets when you choose your plants.

3 – Do not starve your plants. Most potting mix only really has a few of the nutrients that your plants are going to require in order for them to grow properly and to be completely healthy. You are going to need to add the necessary nutrients to your soil for the best possible results. There are a number of fertilizers that you can purchase for this purpose, and make sure that you are buying the right fertilizer for your plants, your flowers, your vegetables and your herbs accordingly.

4 – Don’t be afraid to compost. If you cannot save a plant, and you have tried everything to resuscitate your plant, cut your losses and simply add your plant to the composting bin. If only one plant in a container of numerous plants is in an icky state, pull that plant out and simply replace it.

5 – Do not let your expectations become unrealistic. Before you make your own personal container garden you are going to want to evaluate how you live. If you travel a lot during the summer months, then you are going to need containers that are self watering or you are going to need to know someone that can help you keep your plants alive while you are away. You also need to garden based on where you live and how you live. Make sure that your container garden fits in well with your lifestyle so that you do not end up overdoing it and overwhelming yourself, or under doing it and feeling underwhelmed, as both of these things will lead to giving up prematurely.

Container gardening is not brain surgery, and there is plenty of room for error, but avoiding these container gardening mistakes will help you have a much better experience over all. Your garden should be enjoyable, after all, and if it is not bringing you joy because all of your plants are dying, then you need to figure out what is being done wrong so that you can fix it and move on.

Photo Credits: meonomous

Originally posted 2009-08-03 05:55:49. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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1 – Never fill a large container until it is in the right place. If you don’t believe me, try lifting a large container garden that is filled with plants and soil and you will understand. If you are dealing with a container that is naturally large or unwieldy, make sure it’s in the right place first before you attempt filling it.

2 – Never drown your plants. In order to avoid the overwatering mistake with your plants, make sure that all of your containers have plenty of drainage holes. You also want to know what all of the moisture requirements are for your plants, following them as closely as you possibly can. When you overwater, your leaves will begin to turn yellow, falling off, or your plants may no longer be able to stand up.

3 – Never underwater your plants. Most container gardens are going to need to be watered at least once daily in the summer time. Many plants, especially those that are in hanging planters or smaller containers are going to require even more watering since there is less soil present in order to hang on to the water. When you water, make sure that the plants are really soaked rather than simply giving them a sip.

4 – Don’t put too many plants in your pot. Make sure that you are considering each plant in terms of proportion when you are putting it in a container. If you put a bunch of short plants in a large container, then it may end up appearing stunted. If you are looking for a rule of thumb, you may want to have at least one plant that is as tall as the container is. You might also want to choose plants that spill out over the sides so that the plants do not all look stunted in the containers that you choose.

5 – Only buy healthy plants. You are going to want to buy your plants from a reputable nursery in your local area, and you should never buy plants that are weak or sickly. If you buy plants that are healthy, then you will have much greater results. And the best place to buy plants that are healthy and free of issues and pesticides is going to be a local nursery rather than a big box garden store.

If you cannot resist the prices that come with buying plants from the cheap big box stores, find ways to invest in container gardening on a budget. There are plenty of ways to save money buying plants. If you have to buy your plants from a big box store, buy them on the day they arrive in the store, before they have a chance to get sick or begin to die. This will give you the best possible chance of getting a relatively healthy plant, even though you are not buying it from the most reputable place.

Photo Credits: *Susie*

Originally posted 2009-07-30 05:51:31. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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