Planting gardening offers a versatile method to grow plants, making it perfect for situations where you need to move your plants regularly, face limitations due to soil or space, or deal with excessive plant spread that needs to be maintained under control.
Choosing the right planter
The first step in using metal planters in the garden is to make sure you choose the right type, which will depend on several factors such as;
- - The size of the plants in the container.
- - Whether plants need to be protected in winter.
- - And the level of drainage required by the plant.
The Shape and Size of the Planter
The size of the planter should be large enough to provide space for the plants inside to develop and grow. However, it is important to note that smaller containers are more likely to dry out and therefore require additional water.
In terms of shape, in general, containers with straight edges will usually give a more formal structure to the garden, while rounded pots will in most cases give a more informal feel. However, if these containers are used over and over again in the garden, larger forms can be created. Examples of this include walkways with grooved planting grooves arranged at repeated intervals.
Another key consideration related to choosing a container is whether the jar has feet. In cases where the plant needs additional drainage, it is advantageous to choose a container with feet, as this allows the water to flow out more easily.
Planting advice
When first placing a new plant in a pot, the key considerations are the degree of drainage required and the quality of the growing medium, which of course can vary greatly depending on the type of plant.
Drain water
When growing plants in containers, it is important to ensure that the plants have adequate drainage. In cases where the container has a base, it is important to have enough drainage holes to allow water to flow out freely, especially in winter when there is a lot of rain, as the roots of the plant will rot.
To avoid these problems, it is important to ensure that these drainage holes remain unblocked. A common method is to carefully place broken old pots or stones around drainage holes to make sure they don't get clogged with soil. In addition to this, it is also a good idea to fill the first two inches or so of the jar with a layer of gravel or drained aggregate.
To separate the growing media from the drained aggregate, we recommend using a separation membrane, you can also use the membrane on the bottom of the planter to help filter the drainage and keep any dirt inside the planter.
When using bottomless pots, it is important to consider the quality of the soil directly below the container, as this can make a significant difference. Clay-based soils retain moisture particularly easily.
In this case, it is recommended to add additional compost and horticultural fertilizer to the soil, which will help improve drainage.
