People have become more aware of trellises in recent years, but many don’t know how to effectively get one set up in their yard. With this in mind, we’ll take a look at a few ways you can a charming trellis into your backyard decor without it looking out of place.
The first is the climbing vine. These vines can be made to climb up just about anything, but look exceptional when contrasted against the backdrop of the trellis. They’re also ideal for resting up against an area like a brick wall that some vines may have difficulty affixing to. With a trellis there’s very little training of the climbing vine necessary. Just plant it at the base of the trellis and in no time it will climb elegantly up the trellis, wrapping and twisting its way around it.
The decision of which climbing vine to choose still needs to be made though, and this will depend on the soil and lighting conditions that are present in the area you want to place your trellis. You’ll also need to keep an eye on the vine as it’s starting out to ensure it’s growing in the right direction. While it will have no trouble climbing a trellis as opposed to other structures, it may grow in a diagonal or even sideways manner without the proper early guidance, rather than straight up as is probably desired. This can be corrected with a bit of string or twine to help steer it in the right direction.
Climbing vines are not only a beautiful addition to a home, but they also have an insulating quality when placed right near the house. Other placement options for a trellis with climbing vines could be your carport, where the trellis could be set to block off a portion of the open carport, providing shade for your car.
Your next options for trellis use are as a screen or barrier of some kind. You could enclose a small garden area or patio area with trellises for increased privacy and a great look. Many trellises exist that are suited solely for this purpose, with much narrower gaps between the wooden slats. These can be used in a variety of places to give an additional sense of security and privacy to your yard or home. The trellis can also be painted in any number of colors, as you may want a darker tone when using a trellis as a privacy screen as opposed to the traditional white trellis.
Finally, trellises can see use as a means of enhancing any container gardens you have or pool landscape. No matter the size of the container, you can take a suitable sized length of trellis and give that perfect finishing touch to your piece. Trellises are also functionally important for some vegetable gardens, specifically with tomato plants which often struggle under their own weight. Tying them to a trellis is the most logical way to avoid the plant becoming overburdened, while still keeping your yard looking fashionable.
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August 15 2008 | Landscaping | No Comments »
Container gardening has so many benefits, it’s hard to believe more people aren’t doing it.
Container gardening is a great way to make the most of the limited space you have. Lots of people have houses or apartments with limited yard space. But with container gardening, they can enjoy plants virtually anywhere from their porch to inside their homes.
Many people have small container gardens in a sunny windowsill in their kitchen, or in a sunroom or spare bedroom. Some people even grow plants in a closet by using a grow light.
Being able to move your plants around is a real benefit of growing your garden in containers. When bad weather comes, you can move your plants indoors where they’ll be safe. Your plants can be moved with just a little effort if they are getting too much or not enough sunlight, or if you think they’d look better elsewhere.
Plants grown in containers don’t have the same issues with diseases that traditionally-grown plants have. Although some container-grown plants do get diseases, it is far less likely than it would be if those plants were grown directly in the soil. Potting soil is generally free of disease-causing organisms, so your plants will be safer.
Keeping your plants well-fed is also easier when they’re grown in containers. It’s much easier to ensure the fertilizer you use gets to your plants if they’re confined to a small area of soil. When you fertilize plants that are growing directly in the soil, the fertilizer may drain away or be absorbed by other nearby plants. This is not as likely when plants are grown in containers.
Of course, when the soil area is relatively small, there is a chance the fertilizer can be washed out of the soil faster. Because of this, you do need to fertilize more often than you would a traditional garden. But you can rest assured that your plants are probably getting more of the fertilizer before it does wash away than they would if they were in the ground.
You’ll also be able to extend the growing season of your plants when you have them all in containers. You can wrap the pots that your plants are in with blankets or other materials for insulation that will help keep them warm. This way you can easily start plants inside and then move them outside when it gets a bit warmer.
You can also use careful insulation to continue to grow plants after the first frost, and you can even bring plants indoors once it becomes too cold to keep them outside even if insulated.
One of the biggest benefits of growing your plants in containers is the fact that it makes gardening accessible to almost anyone. Handicapped individuals find growing their plants in containers makes it easier to locate plants where they can easily reach them. Many people in wheelchairs like to place their pots on a low table to make them more accessible. Elderly people who can’t work traditional gardens may find container gardening to be an excellent way to once again enjoy their favorite hobby.
Even small children find container gardening to be fun and easy, since they don’t have to have someone till the soil and there isn’t raking, weeding, and hoeing to worry about.
If your space is limited for gardening in a traditional landscape, then using pots instead is a great alternative to allow you to enjoy your plants.
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August 06 2008 | Gardening | No Comments »