Planting A Garden
I am planting a garden at my school but dont know what type of plants to plant can you help?
The plants will recieve direct sunlight and will get minimal water. Because i live in the florida area it will be very hot but because im doing it for the science department i would perfer that the plants flower and if at all possible attract birds and butterflys.
If you could give me websites with a list of these types of plants that would be great!
Hello to you. First of all, i’m living in Asia and i’m not really sure if i could help. I will just write down what i know. =)
Most plants i’m giving you will be commonly found in the regions like Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, etc.
So, you want plants to be flowering plants, sunny location and attracts butterflies, yea? But i’m afraid that minimal watering is not advisable. At least, water them once per day if you are buzy. If not, water them 2x per day to achieve optimal growth of them. =) Nevertheless, there are some plants which do not need much water. READ ON!
You can try the following plants; Full sun and Fragrant :-
Murraya paniculata [ White flowers,Low maintenance]
Wrightia religiosa [ White flowers, Low maintenance]
Lantana camera [A lot of flower colors, Low maintenance]
Michelia ‘X’ alba [White flowers, Low maintenance]
Michelia champaca [Yellow flowers, Low maintenance]
Jasminum sambac [White flowers, High maintenance]
Tabernaemontana corybosum [ White flowers, Low maintenance]
Plumeria obtusa [White flowers, Low maintenace]
You can try the following plants; Full sun but not Fragrant :-
Portulaca grandiflora [A lot of flower colors, High maintenance] **Minimal watering!**
Bougainvillea [A few nice bracts colour, low maintenance]
**Minimal watering!**
Arachis pintoi [Yellow flowers, High maintenace]
Allamanda oenotheraefolia [Yellow flowers, low maintenance]
Casealpinia pulcherrima [Red orange flwoers, low maintenace]
Thunbergia grandiflora [Purple flowers, low maintenace]
There are a lot more i can list down for you but i don’t know if they are suitable for your region.
However, i’ve provided some links for you to get information regarding your question. Hope it helps.
http://www.netpamj.com/lovecolor.htm
[A florida person's garden]
http://www.plantatlas.usf.edu/browse.asp
[A list of plants which you can search yourself!!]
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fvo3/id12.html
[Butterfly attracting plants]
http://www.butterflyhouse.org/butterflies/butterflygardening.aspx
[Butterfly attracting plants]
http://www.amazon.com/Florida-Butterfly-Gardening-Identifying-Butterflies/dp/0813016657
[Last resort? Buy this book !! =D]
Think, you will like the websites more than my lengthy words =)
That’s all folks.
Planting A Garden
Vegetable Garden Design – Laying Out and Planting Vegetable Gardens
Vegetable garden design is vital as you start planting vegetable gardens, because it’s important to know how the garden will be laid out. Companion planting, planting space, and what type of vegetables you want to plant are all elements that must be considered when putting together your garden layout. Here are some helpful tips on how to plan your own garden and start planting vegetables.
Take Time to Sit Down and Plan
Before choosing a vegetable garden design you need to decide on what variety of vegetables you would like to plant and where you would like to place them. Here are additional factors you need to consider for your garden layout:
* Type of Vegetables * Amount of Light in the Space * Drainage System * Soil Amendments * Garden Space * Additional Space (if needed)
You also need to think about whether you want to plant a variety of vegetables, or you want to grow one type of vegetable. Researching about the amount of light certain vegetables need, and the amount of space needed are both vital facts that need to be considered.
Make a list of vegetable plants you want to use and find the plant requirements of each, and then compare that with the available garden space you have. This will provide you with an idea of where you need to place certain vegetables in your space.
Choose Your Type of Garden Layout
Vegetable garden design layouts come in three basic types and they are: rows, beds and “potager” style.
The most popular type is the rows style of layout, which involves planting seeds in a row which can either consist of planting one type of seed in a row or several different types of seed.
The bed type of vegetable garden design is similar to the rows style, but in a smaller way. This design allows you to access the plant beds from the edge of the garden instead of coming from the interior of the planting bed. This allows you to avoid stepping on the beds, which is important, because that tends to harden, or pack down the soil and makes it difficult to aerate and dig in the fall or spring. An added convenience is that the bed style is a great way to make the most of your available garden space, and for easy gardening, you can even use raised beds.
Of all the styles, the “potager” type is the most decorative vegetable garden design. The word, “potager,” which means kitchen garden in French, is described as geometric, which allows you to plant your garden by color or even food type, in circles or whatever shape you prefer.
Companion Planting as an Option
Companion planting is the placement of different types of plants together that actually help each other in the growing process. For instance, Native Americans commonly planted corn, beans and squash together. While the corn gives the beans a place to climb, the beans place nutrients in the soil for its three companions and the shade from the squash leaves provides shade for the plant roots beside it. This preserves water as well as serving in the prevention of weeds. Onions are great companion plants, as well, because they tend to drive aphids and slugs away from other vegetables. Basil and carrots make great companion plants for Tomatoes, because they actually improve the tomatoes taste. One final example is horseradish, which when planted with potatoes, will protect them from disease.
This concept is certainly worth spending time on, and will provide you with years of enjoyable and successful gardening. For more information, you can do research in your local library or online for vegetable garden design.
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Back Saving Tricks For Planting Your Garden would be helpful please.h?
I use Sure Legs.com table leg extensions on a white banquet table to raise a table in my yard to do my planting. In the past I have always gotten such a backache trying to plant my pots on the ground and a friend of mine suggested these things and wow what a difference. Do you have any other suggestions to make planting easier?
Keep pots small enough to manage so that when they’re filled with dirt and water, they won’t strain your back moving them.
Use water retaining granules in your pots. They’re light-weight and hold water so you don’t have to water as often.
Setting your EarthWay Planter – Growing a Vegetable Garden
