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how to plant blooming flowers in clay pots for year round color?
I want to plant from seeds a variety of blooming plants that I can hang from my patio. I live in the northwest, so I need to know what types will work in all 4 seasons.
The only plants that might work are tropicals that won’t work outside as they’d freeze. Even then they have limited blooming periods.
Clay pots dry easily and need constant attention to watering. In winter the moisture in the clay would freeze and fracture the pots.
About all I can suggest is planting evergreen shrubs in large containers to carry “plant life” through the winter and the add more pots of flowers for the spring, summer and fall.
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Soils and Flowers
There are (3) main soil types: clay, sand and loam. It is important to identify your property’s soil type when planning a Flower Garden.
Clay is a heavy, sticky soil that retains moisture. It is composed mostly of tiny, smooth-sided mineral parts that stay close together. This soil drains very poorly and dos not have the air pockets that are necessary for most flowers and plants to survive in health.
Sand is quite opposite of clay, in that, it is based of relatively large, irregular-shaped parts with a vast amount of air pockets. This soil drains very quickly and does not retain the proper nutrients for good plant growth. Most of the nutrients wash away before they can benefit the plant-life.
Loam is made up of equal parts of clay, sand, and silt. Silt is medium-sized particles of soil. This combination of soils is perfect for healthy plant growth.
Easy soil testing is achieved by squeezing the soil in your hand and noting it’s reaction to the pressure.
Clay: when squeezed will stick together
Sand: when squeezed (moist) will crumble
Loam: when squeezed will hold together, but will separate easily when
prodded with a stick or finger.
When confronted with poor soil conditions, it is important to add organic mulch or compost to the soil. This matter will hold nutrients needed for healthy plant growth, create air pockets, and retain moisture. The down-size to this solution is that the mulch or compost needs to be replenished every 12-24 months to maintain it’s quality because it breaks down quickly.
pH levels in the soil are an important factor in proper plant growth. pH measures the acidic levels and alkalinity of the soil. A good pH level for healthy plant growth is between 5.5 and 6.5 because of the need for some acidic values that help plants thrive.
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About the Author
Andrew Stephens is the Operations Manager for Cincinnati’s premier landscaping company Team Green L&L Landscaping www.teamgreenll.com
