Gardening - Different Choices in Container Garden Designs Plants
Although sage is most commonly associated as THE herb used in the bread stuffing we all squish inside of the Thanksgiving turkey, this herb plant grows in several different varieties that each impart their own unique flavor. Hopefully reading this article will expand your use of the sage herb into areas never considered possible….and….will take you on an enjoyable culinary journey of the herb.
Another aspect you need to be aware of is, inadvertently building up the soil level. Over the years of adding compost and mulches, the original soil level increases to the point where it is several inches or centimetres higher. This can cause problems because the plant roots are no longer at the surface of the soil and aren’t getting as much oxygen as they once did. All plant roots need oxygen and if it is not available all plants die. This happens more with mulches but you still need to be aware of it with compost.
Overall, the good points outweight the bad ones.
C:N Ratio C:N stands for Carbon:Nitrogen ratio. This ratio needs to be balanced otherwise the compost won’t decompose. The reason why composts smell is because there is too much nitrogen (kitchen scraps, grass clippings) and not enough carbon and oxygen. This causes a build up of ammonia and this is what causes the smell. To rectify this problem more carbon needs to be added in the form of paper or leaves. The ratio is usually 30:1, this means 30 parts of carbon to 1 part nitrogen.
You can change your containers garden design plants every season if you love to see fresh look and new designs every season. The plant which you choose for your container garden must be compatible with the size of the containers. Although a full blossoming container garden will look beautiful, a fast growing plant may outgrow their container so you should try to scale them to their container size.
The width of the plant should not be more than 1.5 times the width of the container and the height not more than twice the height of the pot in order to maintain a balance in your urn garden design. The plant design and the pot design must be in contrast to each other, i.e. a flamboyant plant will look good in a simple container while an ornate pot will go well with a simple plant.
Construction of Composting Bays You need an area at least 1.5m X 3m for it to work This gives you plenty of room for turning your compost Walls are constructed from corrugated iron, or steel mesh, held in place using steel stakes, Star pickets or concrete -re-enforcing rods cut to length. Timber stakes rot too quickly. Form 3 bays that are open fronted 1 Bay is for putting material in to break down, 1 bay for spreading on the garden and the last bay is allowed to turn into compost. Turn using a fork on a weekly basis. Adds some nitrogen fertiliser - about 3 to 4 handfuls, blood and bone as it contains a high percentage of nitrogen. As micro-organisms break down the material in the heap they rely heavily on nitrogen present and quickly use it up. Adding blood and bone fertiliser replaces nitrogen used by micro-organisms.
Compost Bins This method of composting is best suited to those who have a plastic compost bin are in no hurry for having compost. This method can take up to 6 months. You can hurry up the process by regularly turning the compost at least 3 times a week. The extra oxygen allows the micro-organisms to break down the material more quickly. You don’t need to buy worms for your compost bins, they will come naturally if the conditions are right for them. Don’t build your compost heaps on bricks or concrete. The worms need to be able to escape into the soil if it is to hot or to wet. Then simply add all the kitchen and garden waste listed previously and over a period of time the worms will gradually eat their way through whatever you feed them. Micro- organisms will also be present in the bin and assist the breakdown process. These bins are especially good for smaller gardens. Watch the moisture content - they can be come too wet. Drill holes in the side to allow oxygen into the bin. Keep in a cool shady spot - Worms don’t like the heat. Don’t put citrus or onions in the compost.
Golden Garden Sage (salvia officinalis icterina) hosts variegated leaves of green and gold and makes a wonderful border for the herb garden as it only grows to a height of 6″ to 12″ as an annual and up to 24″ as a perennial. Around mid-summer Gold Garden Sage shoots up spikes of violet-blue flowers. As the size of the plant is relatively small, this would also make a great container herb that could be brought in for the winter months. As with the Tricolor Sage, this plant does not winter well unless care is taken to cover with mulch. This herb pairs well in cheese dishes such as lasagna, pasta sauces, tossed with fresh cooked pasta and butter and as a flavoring for red meats.
Mixed with combinations of bee balm, mint, lemon balm, chamomile and a splash of lemon juice, sage makes an excellent tea. Beside culinary creations, the sage herb is a friendly herb in the garden, repelling ants and attracting butterflies. Medicinally, there are many health benefits associated with this herb
Resource Author Francisco Rodriguez Higueras
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