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We’ve all seen them…Those houses that you drive by and just say, “Wow.” What you’ve seen is a house with great curb appeal. It could be a tiny cottage or a huge custom built masterpiece. Either way, it makes you stop and take notice. Though part of curb appeal of course depends on the home itself, a large factor is the landscaping. A great way to improve the landscaping of your home with a few small, easy projects is to start adding some containers or window boxes. It’s an easy way to add a wow factor to your front yard without having to be a professional green thumb. Here are some great tips for creating beautiful and easy to manage container gardens or window boxes for your Hillsborough County home.
Great combinations. Combining plants in a container that need the same amount of water and fertilizer will make your life much easier when it comes to caring for your plants.
Size matters. When planning which plants will go in what type of container, keep in mind how large they’ll become as they grow. Putting a plant which will grow to be 2′ tall would probably best be placed in a larger pot, instead of a window box.
Shop smart. To make sure you’ll get the most out of the plants you purchase for your Hillsborough County home, choices should look healthy from the start and be growing in good-size pots. Plants that have outgrown their pots while still at the store can possibly be root bound and not grow well without some extra assistance. If a plant looks unhealthy at the store, it may be in need of more than just a good watering – may be best to move on to another if you’re looking for quick & easy options.
Choose wisely. The container you place the plants in should always have good drainage – typically in the form of holes on the bottom. If using it for a window box, your choice should be lightweight. Also keep in mind where water will go when draining from the container (for instance, don’t place a container with holes directly on wood which will become discolored).
Quality first. Good soil can make or break any landscaping project, no matter how large or small. Your soil should be fast draining and of good quality. Soil that has a water-holding agent, while more expensive, can be more practical in the long run by reducing watering frequency.
Avoid growing pains. In planning your planting, make sure you allow room for your new babies to grow. Cramming them in too tightly to start off with won’t allow your plants to thrive in our beautiful Florida sunshine.
Feeling competitive? Lots of local communities have local garden clubs where you can put your newly gained skills to the test. Great little neighborhoods all over the Tampa Bay area have organizations for like-minded folks! For example, check out neighborhoods like Hyde Park and Davis Islands which have Garden Clubs for their local green-thumbs. One will surely be easy to find that’s close to your Hillsborough County home.
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