Compostable Garden Planters
You want a natural alternative to the use of plastic containers, pot? Well, here’s a project for you, where you can have an interesting planter during the growing season, mix, then the container in the garden compost, without the problems of landfills in the world. These plantations are grown and can be used anywhere that good growing conditions of plants, including a terrace, or even a way to offer up to the roof. The main criteria sufficient sunlight for the plants selected to benefit from easy access to water and easy access to the tank / s.
Just follow these steps.
What you need
One or more rectangular bales () one per pot.
• 4 to 8 seeds or small plants per pot.
· A handful or two of good soil / compost / potting mix soil by plants.
Hand tools, small garden.
· Hose / shower.
· Liquid fertilizers.
Selected · place in light conditions sufficient for growth, which is the selection of plants needed.
Steps
Take one rectangular bale of hay, turn on the side, so that the strap on the sides, not over the top and bottom.
Dampen the straw thoroughly with a hose or watering can.
With the hand tool, a handle, digging fifty-six seven holes on the surface of the straw bale news, these holes big enough to hold a handful of earth.
In each hole, place a handful or two of compost, soil or potting mix soil.
Perennial, up to his choice of annuals, herbs or short term.
• Water in well and fertilize with a liquid fertilizer.
· Because of gaps in the barn air, this type of pot can dry faster than normal a planter, regular watering is essential.
Think · also remember that your planter during decomposition effectively with it regularly, so be sure to fertilize the plants on them. Because the nutrients can be temporarily unavailable during the decomposition process.
Once you grow your plants, go to the garden, take the belt the ball and use it to mulch or discharge part of your garden. You will notice that the center of the ball is in the compost at that time very well cut.