Here's A Quick Way
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GARDENING WITH HYDROPONIC GARDEN -
Getting started
PUT SOME COLOR IN YOUR GARDEN.
Blue flowers are some of the most striking plants around and can add a rich splash of color to any garden. Plant them in a cluster of all blue or mix them in with other flowers for a rainbow of color.
When planting flowers, it is important to remember to follow the instructions on the tag for the plant. Always buy plants that will thrive in the conditions in which you intend to grow them. A plant that loves sun won't do well in a shady area and you will only be disappointed with the results.
When planning your garden, be aware of the bloom time of the flowers. Planting perennials with different bloom times near each other will insure a garden that has blooms all season long. Remember also to plan for the height of the plants, putting the taller ones in the back.
Below is a list of favorite blue flowering plants that you might want to consider for your garden:
Polemonuim, Blue Pearl - A compact plant with deep sky blue flowers that grows to 10". It blooms in late spring to early summer. Plant in partial shade and in well drained soil.
Blue Sea Holly - This dramatic plant has a lavender blue cone like flower with long spiked petals. It grows to 30" and is a favorite for dried flower arrangements. Plant in full sun - blooms in mid to late summer.
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Delphinium, Butterfly Blue - Bright blue delicate flowers adorn this plant that blooms in early to mid summer. It reaches 10" tall and prefers a sunny location with rich moist soil.
Campanula, Blue Carpet - Bright blue to lilac colored flowers bloom for weeks in the middle of summer. This low growing perennial grows to 4" and prefers full sun with well drained soil.
Penstemon, Blue Buckle - This plant has tubular shaped blooms in blue to purple and flowers in mid summer to early fall. It grows to 15" and likes well drained soil with full or partial sun.
Hydrangea, Nikko Blue - Gigantic clumps of blue flowers adorn this shrub for most of the summer. In the fall, the flowers turn a golden color. This plant is a new variety that prefers rich soil but will grow in shade, partial sun or full sun.
Vinca - Medium blue flowers and glossy green leaves form a carpet that grows to about 6" tall and blooms in mid spring. This plant will grow in most soil conditions, in the shade or sun.
Ajuga, Bronze Beauty - This short bushy plant has spikes of blue flowers that grows quickly. Great as a ground cover or in raised beds. It blooms in spring and prefers a shady area.
Scabiosa, Butterfly Blue - A bushy perennial with lavender blue flowers that bloom from June to October. This plant likes full sun and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Verbena, Babylon Blue - Blue purple flowers petals adorn this plant that blooms in early spring. Great for window boxes and planters.
YOUR HYDROPONIC HEAVEN STARTS HERE …………
The best way to begin is to purchase a ‘hydroponic starter kit’ –you wont have any trouble sourcing one of these because I will tell you which is the best to buy…how easy is that? I know what are the best hydroponic systems and where to get the best hydroponic supplies.
With the hydroponic starter kit you will be able to grow vegetables, and flowers anywhere ---inside or outside! Great eh? You can do that one or two ways…..by water flow or by capillary.Hydroponic-Gardens.
Hydroponic Ebb &Flow is simply planting the plant in a medium (perlite, river sand or fine gravel---more about medium later) in a small pot, which allows the roots to grow down through the bottom. This is placed about one inch from the flowing water . The roots will grow towards the water supply and draw the nutrient water up into the plant. Once you have set up your basic starter kit, you will see just how easy this system is in Hydroponic-Gardens.
DANGER! Don’t –please don’t buy one of those big expensive units……this is one time you must think…small. Start small and grow fast. That’s the story, mate.
Capillary Hydroponics. This is simplicity itself… The first time I used this system I filled an ordinary garden bucket with river sand, cut out a few holes in the bottom of the bucket, planted a medium sized tomato plant in it (depending on the size, you may need to strengthen it with a small stake) placed the bucket in a tray which was able to hold one inHere's A Quick Way To Oxygen And Your Plantsch of nutrient water, and that was it! A Hydroponic Tomato!
Hydroponic Plants will take about four or five days to get going, so don’t be too worried…they may look a bit sad until the Hydroponic Growing System takes hold. Start off with a few tomatoes and a couple of lettuce plants …hey! go for it --- bang in six lettuce plants and some strawberry plants… Hydroponic Strawberries, Hydroponic Lettuce and Hydroponic Tomatoes will be the start of your Hydroponic Heaven.
Oxygen And Your Plants
Mind if I get a little bit technical?
Just to show you how smart I am I want to put in a plug for OXYGEN –-- you all know what that stuff is. Well so do all the plants. Sooo with all Hydroponic Growing we need to work out some way to get oxygen to the roots of the hydroponic plants. Even the most basic start up kits will have some method of achieving that. Where water is flowing back into the holding tank—as long as the flow is higher than the top of the water in the tank, it collects oxygen during its fall into the tank. Another way is to use a small fish tank pump just plugged into the power point with a plastic hose (small) running from the pump into the water tank (the water tank will have the nutrient solution added to it of course)--- remember, I told you that didn’t I.? This is very cheap to install and run and is of great benefit to the plants roots…. that’s they way the fish tanks keep the fish alive! What do you think of that?
What’s the story here? Well it means that plant roots need oxygen. If they don’t get it they will not remain healthy. So remember OXYGEN for your Hydroponic-Gardens.
HEY ! Here is something for you to give some thought to...
Herbs have been around since time immemorial and served different kinds of purposes. They have been used to treat illness and flavor cooking; they were even believed to have magical powers. Do you want to have your own herb garden? Here are a few ideas on how to establish an herb garden.
Plan your garden.
Consider the herbs you want to plant. Think about their types. Would you like annuals, biennials or perennials?
They will all grow in a hydroponic container...fast !
How much space will they occupy in your garden? If you want, you can purchase a book that can give you the right information on what specific plants you are planning to grow.
List or draw your garden on paper first. Separate the annuals from the perennials so when the time comes that you have to pull out the annuals, you won't be disturbing the perennials. Perennials can be planted on the edge of your garden in small containers.Another thing to remember is that you have to place the tall plants at the back and the shorter ones in front. Also, provide your plants with enough space to grow. Proper position will help you in this area.
If you would rather keep herbs out of your garden (and some are quite invasive) you could have herb pots. These are large containers with three or more outlets for the herbs. Fill the pot up to the first outlet and plant it before continuing on with the filling and planting process. Usually, the herb that requires the most water is planted in the bottom hole, while the variety that requires the least, goes in the highest hole.
Some Design Ideas
You can consider having a square herb bed. You can have your square bed divided into four by two paths crossing at mid point measuring 3 feet. You can border it with stone or brick. A wooden ladder may also do the trick. You can lay it down on your garden and plant your herbs between its rungs. You can also choose to have a wagon wheel bed. Planting here is like planting with the wooden ladders. Plant your herbs in between the wagon wheel's wedges. All in hydroponic pots !
Get Your Plants Growing
Of course, different plants have different needs, but many of them require alkaline soil. This is the reason why you have to determine the herbs you want to plant in the planning stage. This can more or less help you find out how you should care for your plants. If you germinate your herbs from seeds, remember to follow the directions on the packet for soil, watering and temperature.
Herbs are some of the easiest plants to grow. You just have to provide them with an effective drainage, sunlight, enough humidity or moisture and fertile soil. Even with just minimally meeting these requirements they will be bound produce a good harvest.
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Choosing the Best Plants for your Garden
Many times we buy plants on impulse then find there is nowhere in the garden that really suits them.
Before buying plants carefully examine your garden to see how much sun and shade it gets, whether the soil is well drained or waterlogged and whether your aspect is sheltered or windswept.
You'll then be equipped to go and buy the best plants for your situation; shade-loving plants for the sheltered areas, sun-lovers for the warm spots, drought-resistant plants for the parched areas which may be either sunny or shaded, and swamp plants for the poorly-drained parts.
But wait! Test your soil first, to determine the pH level of your soil and what kind of nutrients you need to add, if any. Is the soil acid or alkaline? Most plants prefer soil that is slightly acidic, but there are some that must have alkaline soil to grow.
You can alter the soil's pH level, but it's much easier to simply plant for the soil you have.
Now you are ready to plant. Well - almost. Will you plant in groups or singly? If you buy 'one of everything' your garden may seem rather spotty. Group plantings are organised, harmonious and you can vary the color for interest.
Before planting out, place your chosen plants around the garden bed in their pots to see how they will look. Re-arrange them until you are satisfied. Grouping plants in sets of threes or fives usually looks better than planting in groups of even numbers. Be sure that you have an interesting combination of colors and textures of plants. Tall plants should go to the back, or the centre if your garden will be viewed equally from all sides.
Try to keep your plants away from trees. The roots of trees are fiercely competitive and will steal all the nutrients and moisture meant for your flowers.
The right color scheme is one way to maintain the harmony in your garden. Imagine the color of the flowers when they are in bloom.
Some colors may clash with others, but can still be planted side-by-side if they have a different blooming season. Foliage color is also important. Many flower plants have silver, grey or purplish foliage that is just as attractive as the flower. This means that they are still attractive well past the blooming season and so have added value.
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