Utilizing the horizontal plane along with the vertical space of any garden is a way of expanding anyone’s growing room. Double cropping is one way of getting the most from the horizontal plane of the garden while trellising and/or using baskets and grow bags are a way of addressing the vertical space.
To plant a flower pouch takes some planning from the gardener along with a flat surface. The process involved is not difficult and requires a flower pouch, a bag of all-purpose potting soil, slow release fertilizer, hydrogel or a clean diaper, hand spade, and plants of choice.
Begin the process by assembling the materials on a flat surface. Mix the all-purpose soil with some slow release fertilizer and a hydrogel. If hydrogel is not available, then take the stuffing out of a clean diaper. The gel that whisks away moisture from a baby’s bottom also works to hold moisture in the soil. Using either a hydrogel or diaper is a very important step to follow. Grow bags dry out very quickly and the addition of the hydrogel and/or diaper will help prevent conserve moisture.
To aid in planting the pouch, place the pouch on a hook or hanger to hold upright. Once the soil has been mixed, fill the flower pouch with soil until the first level of “Xs” are reached on the bottom of the bag. Then, take two plants of choice and remove them from their containers. Push the root mass of one plant through one “X.” Repeat with the other plant. Add soil to the pouch until the next set of “Xs” are reached and repeat the process. Once the side of the pouch has been planted, water in from the top and add any additional soil.
Let the pouch drain completely and then place on a flat surface in a warm room. Monitor moisture level of the soil and water accordingly for the next few weeks. This gives the plants time to root into the soil without falling out of the pouch.
Once the plants have rooted, hang on a hook and plant the top of the bag with chosen plant material. Many different plants look wonderful in flower pouches but do not let the name of these pouches fool you. Flowering plants such as marigolds, begonias, and even rose moss can be grown in a flower pouch. Indoor plants such as wandering Jews and ivy can also be found in pouches that are used indoors and out.
Another use for these pouches is in the garden. These can be planted with herbs, such as basil, thyme, and sage along with dwarf or patio varieties of vegetable plants.
Flower pouches provide an alternative to traditional container gardening and can extend the garden space. Remember, though, that any type of container used in gardening tends to dry out quicker and requires a little more care than traditional plantings.
Utilizing the horizontal plane along with the vertical space of any garden is a way of expanding anyone’s growing room. Double cropping is one way of getting the most from the horizontal plane of the garden while trellising and/or using baskets and grow bags are a way of addressing the vertical space.
To plant a flower pouch takes some planning from the gardener along with a flat surface. The process involved is not difficult and requires a flower pouch, a bag of all-purpose potting soil, slow release fertilizer, hydrogel or a clean diaper, hand spade, and plants of choice.
Begin the process by assembling the materials on a flat surface. Mix the all-purpose soil with some slow release fertilizer and a hydrogel. If hydrogel is not available, then take the stuffing out of a clean diaper. The gel that whisks away moisture from a baby’s bottom also works to hold moisture in the soil. Using either a hydrogel or diaper is a very important step to follow. Grow bags dry out very quickly and the addition of the hydrogel and/or diaper will help prevent conserve moisture.
To aid in planting the pouch, place the pouch on a hook or hanger to hold upright. Once the soil has been mixed, fill the flower pouch with soil until the first level of “Xs” are reached on the bottom of the bag. Then, take two plants of choice and remove them from their containers. Push the root mass of one plant through one “X.” Repeat with the other plant. Add soil to the pouch until the next set of “Xs” are reached and repeat the process. Once the side of the pouch has been planted, water in from the top and add any additional soil.
Let the pouch drain completely and then place on a flat surface in a warm room. Monitor moisture level of the soil and water accordingly for the next few weeks. This gives the plants time to root into the soil without falling out of the pouch.
Once the plants have rooted, hang on a hook and plant the top of the bag with chosen plant material. Many different plants look wonderful in flower pouches but do not let the name of these pouches fool you. Flowering plants such as marigolds, begonias, and even rose moss can be grown in a flower pouch. Indoor plants such as wandering Jews and ivy can also be found in pouches that are used indoors and out.
Another use for these pouches is in the garden. These can be planted with herbs, such as basil, thyme, and sage along with dwarf or patio varieties of vegetable plants.
Flower pouches provide an alternative to traditional container gardening and can extend the garden space. Remember, though, that any type of container used in gardening tends to dry out quicker and requires a little more care than traditional plantings.
