The arrival of sunny days is the ideal time to add flowers to your outdoor space and thus enjoy a setting conducive to relaxation. To achieve this ideal, planters are perfect. They will decorate balconies, terraces, and gardens. Practical and aesthetic, they allow you to grow different flowers. But to succeed in your planter crops that last all summer, there are a few tips to know.
The right location for your planter
After having looked at various specialist gardening stores, such as Gamm Vert, you have finally found a planter to brighten up your outdoor space. You now need to determine which location is best for it. Areas that are too shady, facing north or hidden by a wall, for example, should be avoided. Your flowers need light to flourish.
Also, think about accessibility. On a balcony or terrace, place your planter near a tap to make watering easier. In the garden, the ideal is to install it not far from a water point. On the other hand, make sure to create harmony between the rest of your outdoor decoration and your planter. The shape and color of the latter must therefore integrate into the place, for a coherent whole.
Plants suitable for growing in a planter
The second important point is to select plants that are suitable for growing in a planter. Varieties with compact foliage and a root system that is not too invasive are perfect. This way, you have the choice between different flowers, such as petunias, lobelias, verbenas, or even surfinias.
This will be an opportunity to express your creativity by playing with complementary colors. But keep in mind the recommended exposures for each plant, to obtain a mixture that will be happy in the location where you have decided to install your planter. By combining shapes, sizes, and colors well, you will create magnificent flower arrangements for your exterior.
The growing soil for your plants
You have chosen your plants, now it is time to plant them. To do this, you need a substrate designed for planters, rich in nutrients, and which retains moisture well. This is the basis for the success of your future floral arrangements. A slow-release fertilizer, which will feed the plants over 6 to 8 weeks, can be incorporated.
Then, to plant your flowers, start by filling the planter 3/4 full with this potting soil and lightly pack it down. This way, your plants will benefit from loose, airy and nourishing soil from the start. This will promote good rooting and better resistance to drought, for lush flowers later on.
The right steps for watering and maintaining your planter
Once your planter is in place, a watering and maintenance routine must be adopted. In summer, especially if your planter is exposed to direct sunlight, watering at least once a day is recommended. Do you have to go away? No problem, evaporation can be contained with mulch or clay balls.
Finally, don’t forget to add fertilizer again after 6 weeks to stimulate flowering. And weed manually by regularly removing faded flowers and leaves. With this regular monitoring, your flowers will be perfect and will bloom all summer long in your planter.
