Imagine if the greenery in your backyard always looked fabulous. This is the real twenty first century struggle for almost everyone who owns a backyard: how do I keep my plants alive? You love your flowers yet you always somehow forget to water them. I know, the pressure is on, you are convinced that you’re not the best plant owner in the world and you are in a desperate search for a decent solution for your green friends. But don’t just give it all up because keeping your plants alive has become easier than ever with the modern plastic planters that are self watering, require low maintenance and are perfect for both indoors and outdoors. Believe it or not, the trick is in the choosing of your planters. So before you head out to buy new plants for your porch, your patio or your backyard, learn what it takes to choose the right planter that will give you both function and style.
- Size And Structure of The Planter
Are you planning to plant some beautiful flowers like begonias, geraniums or orchids or do are you planting some herbs and veggies on your own? Because if you do, the modern plastic planters will be the perfect home for your fruits, vegetables and herbs as well. So, depending on your needs you’ll need to choose between a big urban planter, a cafe or a mini planter. All of them are self – watering and veggie/fruits/herbs-friendly, the main difference is the size. If you’re going with herbs, a mini planter should be totally fine, but if you want to plant some tomatoes or cucumbers, you should definitely choose a bigger planter. Flowers are best in medium sized planters, but of course it all depends on the type of the flower, the number of seeds you’re going to plant and the way the flower grows.
- The Growing Conditions
Think about where your planter will be located and then select the plants that will like living there. Make sure you know if the desired plant needs sun, shade or both. Also, if you want a few different plants in one planter, pay close attention to their moisture requirements. It’s of a paramount importance for them to be similar because if not at least one of the them won’t survive. You can’t plant a cactus and an orchid, but you can definitely pair a cactus and a desert – loving portulaca in one planter and they will be safe and sound together. Also, the type of soil is very important. A rosemary or a thyme for example prefer a sandy and sharply drained soil mix and the hibiscus wants a moisture environment. Every plant has its own preference when it comes to their living conditions, so make sure you study all of them before you plant them.
- Contrast, Textures and Colors
If you achieve to make a well – composed planter you’re going to have a real life painting in your backyard. The right contrast and texture will give you a beautiful garden corner that will make you proud and happy. And don’t get too shy with colors. Go bold and confident. Use powerful colors like yellow and blue or green and red and you’ll get a visually stunning floral arrangement. But if you want to go safe, you can also create a sophisticated look using nothing but green plants. Simple yet so fresh and natural. And for an exciting texture you can combine a gentle pink rose with white day lilies or a purple iris and make the best home flower arrangement every housewife would die for.
