Name: Bonnie Sojourner Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a) Magnolia zone
I plant in several troughs and large galvanized tubs. Instead of drilling holes in the bottom I put holes in the side of the containers near the bottom. I live in an area where summers are very hot and dry. This half to one-inch area in the bottom of the trough acts as a 'tray' does under any pot to catch water and allow the plants roots to absorb it before it quickly drains away. The plants that grow in the ones with side drainage outgrow the ones with bottom drainage.
Note: Holes may be put in the side of these large metal containers with hammer and a very large nail or spike much easier than in the bottom.
Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?
Name: Bonnie Sojourner Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a) Magnolia zone
That makes sense Julia. I have dwarf evergreens planted along with spring bulbs, groundcovers, dwarf lilies and the odd veronica. My red tulips are blooming right now. I have a pencil holly in one that loves the trough. In my large wash tub I even have a Japanese maple planted with creeping phlox and coral bells. I try and plant things that will like the deep root system but I am not always successful.
Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?
Name: Bonnie Sojourner Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a) Magnolia zone
LOL, ok. Here are a few. These were taken last spring/summer. I have added a few plants and some of the dwarf evergreens have grown.
One reason I love to plant in this type of container is because I have poisonous snakes here and I do not like low growing plants that can harbor them as I walk past. This way I can grow grasses and trailing plants and still be able to see the ground. I have also replaced most of my grass with river pebbles/stones. I grow LA irises that require wet feet in a huge wash tub. I put the holes about four inches from the bottom and they thrive in it. I like to grow lantana in old wheel barrows. And I plant hens and chicks in old dish pans. I do not have a lot of luck with sempervivums. I have tried growing them without much water and with plenty of water. They just seem to diminish each year until they are gone.
Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?
Wow those are beautiful. Love them! We have a vacation home on the east side of Washington and there are rattle snakes there. No gardening for me there, I hate snakes, really afraid of them. Here on the west side of the state just garden snakes.
What a wonderful creative way to garden. Come over to the sempervivum forum. Some of us might be able to help with the semps. Love you Heuchera, so healthy! Thanks for sharing your pictures.
