Planters and containers once full of color and foliage gradually fade, and become tired-looking in the middle of summer.
The higher the temperature rises, the more beautiful blossoms and plump foliage shrivel and disappear. Sigma Planters is a retail arm of IOTA Designer Planters, a trade planter supplier. Brisbane’s largest supplier for trade quality Fibreglass planters and GRC plantsers. Go to big warehouse franchises if you are looking for cheap. Sigma extra large garden pots and planters offers stylish designs and quality products that are backed by a 3-year warranty.
This doesn’t have be your story of woe. One small thing can make your containers thrive with vibrant health and flourish all summer.
Botanical Beauty for Containers
Today’s nurseries and garden centres have an incredible selection of beautiful, healthy plants. It’s easy to make a container that looks great. It’s the hard part about keeping them looking great from spring through autumn.
Here is a quick overview of the steps you can take to maintain a spectacular display all summer.
Choose the perfect pot
A robust planter starts with the right size pot. There are a few factors that determine the size of your pot.
Planters that are too small can crowd roots and cause a shortage of nutrients, water, oxygen, or oxygen that is vital for strong, healthy growth.
Too big containers can cause soil to become too moist, which can lead to root problems. Plant problems can also be caused by the humid, cool soil found in planters that are too large. As well as damping and root or stem rot, fungal growths such as leaf spot and powdery mildew are frequent visitors.
Plant with a plan
Many of us feel the same way about the garden center as a candy shop on our children. “I want these, and six more, and I need a whole lot of the pretty pink ones …”. But, as we all know impulse buying doesn’t always mean that we made the right choices.
A little bit of discernment and self-discipline will help you choose the right plants. This will allow you to choose the right plants for your area.
You should choose plants that can thrive in your climate and lighting conditions. If you want to grow multiple plants in one pot, choose plants that require the same amount of light and water.
Use Nutrient-rich Soil
Is it possible to be an adult but still play in the dirt?
We’re not going to be serving mud pies any more. We are garden stewards and must provide a healthy environment for our bedding plants.
The soil can be improved by adding 20-25% of finished compost or well-rotted animal manure. It improves the soil’s body structure and tilth.
Container soil works best when there are moisture-retaining substances in the mix. It also requires nutrients-rich materials like compost or manure.
Give them a tall, long drink of water
Containers in sunny locations need to be watered frequently, even daily, by the arrival of summer.
Not all pots need to be watered at the same times. Different pot sizes, light exposure and plant sizes will affect how much water is needed.
Strong and healthy plants require strong root systems. This is achieved by slow, deep watering. The roots will grow just below the surface if you only water lightly. The larger roots at the base are left without water, which can lead to plants becoming dehydrated and eventually failing.
Groom Bi-Weekly
Every couple of weeks, give your containers light grooming during the growing season.
Ground plantings are more susceptible to pests and problems than container gardening. However, because of their proximity and the reduced air circulation, pests and fungi can quickly spread due to their small size.
Any diseased plants must be removed promptly to prevent them from becoming infected.
The most important step: Fertilize and Fertilize Again
That’s it. This is the only tip that can significantly improve the appearance and performance of your container and planters if it’s practiced consistently.
A slow-release fertilizer can be a good idea. Every planting should be completed with granules that are slow to feed. It is a good idea to give your containers a diluted water-soluble fertilizer once a week, or weekly for smaller pots that need frequent watering.
Watering a container correctly to the point that water is coming out of the drainage holes flushes nutrients from it and away from roots.