There are lots of reasons for growing plants in backyard containers, flower pots and planters. An obvious one is if you’re growing exotic plants which can be placed outdoors in summer in a place that matches each plant, then taken inside or to a more shaded place in the autumn and winter. They’re also quite convenient for individuals that reside in mobile homes.
Benefits
People who rent their homes and have a tendency to move around with their occupation can grow their own crops which could move with them. Plants grown in backyard containers are mobile, and to many people this is big benefit. Not only that, but you organize your backyard as you please instead of the plants being in fixed places. Using containers and flower pots it is possible to plant a complete garden which can be rearranged to match the flowering patterns of these plants.
No more bare spots in spring as a result of a plants flowering late, or in summer once the short lived blossoms die off faster than their longer lasting or hardier cousins. You may fill in the bare spots with new pots or planters, and organize the colors to fit your preference. You may decorate your veranda or terrace with the flowers which are in season, and aren’t restricted to the exact ones throughout the year.
Consider this!
While that all sounds like an excellent reason for using nothing but pots and planters, there are particular aspects using them that need to be considered. Potted plants are entirely depended on you for their own water and nourishment. Their root growth is limited and you need to know which plants are acceptable for this sort of environment. You should also think about the overall appearance of your garden and the shape and colour of your pots and planters.
First the plants
Pots are prohibitive and the size will be based on the demands of the plants. Ferns, as an instance, grow better when the root system is crowded whereas roses prefer somewhat more space to grow, particularly climbing varieties. Cyclamens too prefer more room, and so are more suited to big pots or planters. Trees prefer big baskets, and the larger garden tubs are more suitable for the larger types.
The exact same is true of shrubs and larger perennials such as hydrangeas. You can begin these off in smaller pots, and slowly increases the size as they grow. Bulbs can be grown in planters, about two to three bulb widths apart, although the fall bulbs will require some exposure to the frost since they want a very low temperature for a strong root development.
Annuals are best for color, especially in the event you get a whole lot of frost in the winter, and they can be replaced annually. If you plant them fairly close together in backyard planters or containers, you can design a beautiful looking backyard, or a nice display for a terrace. Planters are offered in a wide assortment of colours and shapes, and may be made from concrete cast into an assortment of shapes or stained or painted timber to suit their environment.
Hardwood planters fitted using a trellis are excellent for climbers, and may be free standing units acceptable for outdoor usage, or even for halls, vestibules and conservatories. Cedar is popular, but are also cypress, oak and cherry. They are acceptable for lots of climbing plants from sweet peas to cyclamen to passion fruit.
Most annuals are acceptable for garden containers, pots and planters, some especially attractive options being petunia, tobacco plant (nicotiana) with its terrific smell, and begonias. The latter two are especially appropriate for growing in shaded areas, as is impatiens or ‘Busy Lizzie’. Other flowers acceptable for containers are lavandula, gaura and salvia that offer colorful opportunities for any sort of garden design. Cigar Plants (cuphea) love a great deal of sunlight and possess unusual flowers. These shrubs are excellent for baths in sunny climates.
Windows and Balconies
Many men and women use containers for window ledges and balconies, and if you have decking, then deck railing planters are an attractive way of hanging plants out of the handrails. Many individuals prefer the look of natural terracotta, but remember that earthenware planters and baskets dry out quite quickly, and so require a good deal of watering. The plastic equivalents are far more practical, if less attractive.
Conclusion
Garden containers, flower pots and planters are an attractive and very practical means of decorating your garden, patio or conservatory, and a small amount of creativity can work wonders. They also give a very practical way of planting for the ones that prefer to frequently rearrange their backyard, or are often on the move.
