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The uses of a Planter Barrel
If you are looking for an interesting way to make your yard the place of your dreams, using a planter barrel is the perfect choice. With the charm of nature, and grace of aged wood, a planter barrel can often enhance your yard more than any other man-made object.
Not only can you plant beautiful flowers and greenery, but planter barrels are also great for things like colorful bell peppers and juicy watermelons. Blueberries (which are sometimes hard to grow) are another great thing to plant in them. If you want to go larger, try planting a dwarf fig tree, or any other fruit tree (as long as it is dwarf sized). Almost all fruit trees come in dwarf sizes, so the possibilities are endless.
When using a planter barrel, it is very easy to control the acidity of the soil as well as the drainage, two things that are extremely important. They come in a huge variety of sizes. There are small ones, great for your flowers or vegetables. They also come in much larger sizes, which are needed for the roots of any tree.
Successful planter barrel gardening is very easy to achieve. There are basically two requirements. One is adequate moisture and drainage. Second are adequate nutrients. Not having enough nitrogen is a common problem with plants grown in barrels. Blood meal is an easy way to give the plants a nitrogen boost. Just sprinkle it over the soil surface and lightly rake it into the soil. The plants will quickly begin to absorb the nitrogen and look bright and healthy.
A wonderful reason to have a planter barrel garden is diversity. You can change the garden at any time, simply by rearranging the barrels. If you have perennials that need to be moved indoors over the winter, it is much easier to move the whole barrel into the basement than having to dig them up and replant them year after year. This is also a great idea for renters, who can easily take their
There are indefinite numbers of possibilities when gardening with planter barrels. All it takes is a little imagination and creativity. As long as the plants have similar growing requirements, you can create exactly the feel and look you want.
Whether you want to plant flowers, fruits and vegetables, or a combination of both you will not be disappointed with a barrel planter. Good luck and happy planting!
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