The Convenience Of Self Watering Planters
It's finally here! The end of school -- and the official start of summer! I can't wait to pack up the kids and the dog and the sunscreen and head out for our yearly weeklong getaway to the beach. There's only one problem this year, and it's got everything to do with water. After years of having no landscaping, we've finally invested in making our yard really beautiful.
Window Box Planters To Enhance Curb Appeal
When I was just barely in my twenties, I rented a small house in San Francisco, just two blocks from the beach. The house was modest and plain, but had a small front yard with little else growing besides an abundance of cineraria, a lovely perennial with purple-magenta daisy like flowers. My house had a porch and two windows facing the street, under which were a couple of dilapidated window box
Terra Cotta Planters
Even the smallest garden provides years of gardening entertainment. What if you don't have a garden spot? Apartment and condo dwellers may enjoy the convenience, lifestyle suitability and economy of apartment life, but still long for a little greenery, or a few flowers to liven up the landscape. If this sounds like you, there's no reason to give up on having a lovely garden.
Strawberry Planters
Whoever invented the strawberry planter was an artistic gardening genius. Usually made of terracotta, the shape is similar to a large flower vase, but with lipped holes spiraling up around the container. A strawberry planter is somewhat like a plant version of an apartment building, where each green occupant has its own soil space that doesn't interfere with the tenants above or below.
Seasonal Decorative Planters
Celebrate all seasons with classic planters. Planters can be made of iron, wood, plastic, or other materials. Don't stop at spring time flowers for your planters. Make it a year round affair! Decorative planters can display the changing seasons plants and decorations making them wonderful showcases. Usher in spring time with the latest gorgeous blooms from the neighborhood gardening store, or use bulbs you have started already.
Decorating With Patio Planters
Your patio or deck can look pretty spartan without some plants to liven up the scenery. Patio planters are the perfect solution. You can place a lovely miniature tree right next to your chaise lounge. When the day is hot, this plant affords you welcome shade. Using patio planters allows you to landscape your patio with bright displays of blooms or a little herb garden right on your kitchen patio.
Self Watering Planters Give Everyone a Green Thumb
In the lazy days of summer, you can often see bright and beautiful flowers in yards everywhere. It’s at this time of year, that people put their green thumbs to good use. Many people want a lush floral look in their landscaping designs, but they can’t be bothered with the daily watering of the plants. There’s an easy and effective solution to
