Nothing brings more pleasure to the gardener than to view the outdoors from the inside of the house through the many outdoor window boxes available. Green in particular. Seeing some green stacked up under the snow triggers an emotional smile to the most avid gardener’s face. This emotional satisfaction is one of the main reasons that container gardening is so popular.
Winterberry is a plant that many gardeners love to grow. It is a deciduous shrub that is native to Scandinavia, it’s also commonly known as Norway Pink or Norwegian Blue. It ranges from white to a darker shade of blue and comes in a variety of sizes and shapes. The beautiful thing about Winterberry is that it blooms for just one year each year and then goes into hibernation during the summer so you only get to see it in the winter months.
A lot of people think that if you plant evergreens you get all the winterberry you can ever need for the whole year. This is not the case however. While there are some plants that can do well in colder climates, other plants are best brought into the spring. An evergreen that is brought into the spring is likely to do fine in southern states in the Summer but might not do so well in northern states like New England and Canada. For container grown evergreens try bringing them from southern states to northern states during the spring. In most cases the best time to bring them is in early fall.
When you are considering container gardening systems, another plant that is often overlooked is the Spider plant or Chlorophytum. Both of these plants are water loving and can survive in many types of soils. One thing to remember though when dealing with Spider plants is to make sure that you never allow your soil to dry out. Most plants will perish in this condition but Spider plants have a tendency to dehydrate more quickly. If you are going to use container soil for container gardening, you will want to make sure to water them frequently especially if you are using an established theme.
Winterberries and fragrant herbs such as marjoram and basil can also be grown in containers. The best way to tell if a plant will do well in an area is to take a sample and grow it for a few weeks. If it does not do well, then it probably is not going to do well in your garden. Fragrant herbs and evergreens are best planted from seed.
Many perennials like alpine phlox, blue star alpine phlox, larch and boxwood will need to be bought every year because they bloom very quickly and often need to be replanted every year. In many cases, you will find that a perennial such as one of these will grow larger than what it did when you bought it. This is a wonderful plant to have in your garden, but it is something that you may have to replant each year or so.
Some perennials that will grow well in container gardens are lavender, sweet alyssum, daffodils, blue star alpine phlox, winterberry, calkia, Japanese spurge, anemone, ruffly vetch, Japanese spurge, sweet marigold and many others. There are many others as well, such as Dog’s Tooth and St. Augustine. There are many things to know if you plan on planting a garden outside. For example, you will need to have a trellis to provide support. This will allow your plants to grow up into the trellis and provide the structure needed to provide support.
It is important to use the proper supplies for your outdoor window boxes and other garden structures. Plants need to be watered regularly, as well as washed regularly to prevent diseases from taking hold. You should ensure that your soil is well rotted before planting any seeds, especially if you are planting seeds that are hard to germinate. It is also wise to choose the appropriate plants for the climate in which you live. The best thing you can do is to talk to someone who knows about gardening, especially if you are a beginner.