Growing edible flowers and plants
Flowers and edible plants grow very well, even better than in natural conditions in containers and in many cases. So if you do not have a natural garden, then you can create a vegetable garden in pots. It is only a few steps are far from your home. But where should you start? Steve Masley is a designer and edible garden consultant who has worked in coastal San Francicso. He told us today with 10 tips on how to successfully operate this type of garden design.
Take care plant care
He said the number of poor irrigation basic one is for the weak development of plants. The soil in containers dries very quickly, so you should really take advantage of this factor. On particularly sunny winter cultivars and perhaps are expected to irrigate twice a week. Too much water is not a good idea because it can cause the formation of fungus and root rot. You can irrigate manually, but installation edge printing is a simple and consistent way to do it. Masley recommends looping subscriber lines that are located around the plant, rather than the other simply single drops glands. Thus, the water spreads better and to avoid it, the plants wither or fail. He covered the compost container, so that moisture remains in the soil. Fertilizers earth grounding 
Ask people who have many edible plants at home after their secrets and they will all tell you the same thing: a well-manured soil. Container gardens are land, which is easy to fertilize, responsive and nutritious. Nurseries sell mixtures of organic containers, but you can also do this alone. Masley warns against the use of land from the farm directly, as they often contain clay and mud. Container gardens need a lot more ground, which is easy to fertilize that absorbs moisture well and is abundant. Here's a recipe:
Mix together and you can add to these organic additives. This can be done from the beginning. Nutrients can spread slowly through the growing season. So all you have to do to irrigate. Add-nutrients in the soil 
You can also add special nutrients in the soil, such as substances that replace the role of worms. It is also true, to live such use. Worms are important because they contribute to nutrient cycling and on a path that is good for the Earth. To enrich the soil with beneficial bacteria and fungi. These represent a competitor for pathogens that can attack your plants. Use coconut 
Masley used coconut fiber in the mass of the mixture, thus increasing the capacity to retain water. Torfmoss sheds water when dry. However, coir absorbs water and is much more durable. Dose water properly 
This is one of the biggest mistakes in the design of container gardens of the plant. You think that if a tomato plant is good, two and three are also. But that's not quite true. Masley see that most plants require containers 5 liters of water. It is also the pepper here. The increase seems at first sight an ideal solution, but to effectively prevent the productivity of these completely. The plants are then more spice in a perpetual competition side by side and only for themselves, they will be less productive. According Mesley you will have more problems with diseases in such an approach. It's also the stress of competition. Attach enough light 
As with all gardens are six to eight hours of light perfectly suited for container gardens of the plant. To the south or west-looking gardens are wonderful places, but you can use edible plants at sites that are directed to the north or east. In areas where there is less sunlight penetrates, Masley recommends that the varieties of plants that will sooner ripe for harvest are chosen. These are the cherry tomatoes, for example. You have to keep the distance between the different plants are large enough for you to attract as much light as possible. Lettuce grows well with just a little sun. You just have to experiment with different lighting conditions and see what comes of it. Edible flowers and plants should be grown in a large pot 
Yes, edible plants can grow well in smaller containers plants, but for you to put you in a difficult position. The larger the pot, the deeper the roots of plants and can be more robust. The roots become stronger and be better able to retain water and to assist you in problem number 1 When doing so, the soil retain more water and dry much slower. So resist the temptation to plant in small vessels and take out the big pots into consideration. Various containers make use 
Container Size is also important because the shape and the material is important for flowers and edible plants. Such a round cylindrical shape are preferred by Masley. He preferred not to the classic conical shape. When the pots of this type, a greater part of the world the sun is emitted and therefore, it dries quickly. If you reduce the exposed earth, it is as dry and the roots are better irrigated. Depending on the location of the garden, the shape and material of the container also plays a very important role in plant growth. Metal pots also help to ensure that the soil is heated in cold and dark regions. Terracotta is still very good, plastic pots are ideal for people who often need to move the flower pots. Save space on the terrace 
Masley offers planters. They are particularly suitable for the growth of lettuce. If they are hollow as other culture vessels, they are also longer. Thus, the roots can grow close approach. The wood protects the roots cool and assembly plant pots on the wall makes the minimum space it occupied. This is an excellent solution for decks and porches and makes really nice and easy harvest. Spices 
Herbs are resilient. They are the easiest to the edible and stronger culture that you can have in a kitchen. How many times do they need because in fact more than one or two Schniepel rosemary, for example? Thyme and oregano are better in this regard and basil is a must in every garden tray summer vegetables. Cherry tomatoes 
They are perfect for container plant. But in the heat of summer, it will be easy to forget to water them. Then, they are prone to blossom end rot. Other diseases are caused by the lack of water and calcium. Masley recommend that you opt for cherry tomatoes. You can plant them in containers 7 gallons of plants. Consider what edible flowers and plants for your patio suitable, for example. Be inspired by our advice.
