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Vacation for your plants

This is a great time of year for a vacation. Ok, any time you can get away is a great time for a vacation. But, the question is, who will mind your plants while you go and have fun? You've spent a lot of time, money, and effort to bring those plants to peak condition. You won't want to take off and leave them to wilt. Fortunately, there is a good solution, that will protect your plants from drought while you are gone, and insure a flourishing condition when you return.

This vacation-time problem solver is called, appropriately enough, Vacation. It is a liquid that you mix with water and apply to the saturation point to the root zone of your plants. You can then walk away with a clear conscience and enjoy the vacation you are so ready for. The Vacation solution works by causing the plant to enter a state of drought tolerance, resembling dormancy, in which it does not lose water at the normal rate. So, conserving water that way, your plants can survive a good two week vacation, and be ready to thrive when you get back to tend them again.

This is not one of the water-absorbing products, but a real method of treating your plants so that you cans safely leave them for a long weekend or a full two-week vacation. It is completely safe for people, pets, wildlife, and the environment. Vacation is an all-natural product and is fully bio-degradable. The drought-hardening effect slowly wears off over the two week period, and it is eliminated by watering or by natural rainfall. Once you return from your trip and resume watering, the plants will return to their pre-Vacation state and continue to thrive.

Vacations are good for people, and Vacation is good for your plants. It works outside in the sun or for indoor plants, just the same. Water it in well, then go on your trip and have a good time. Of course you could trust your good ol' Aunt or Uncle to take care of your plants while you take a break, but what if they want to take some time off too? That leaves only the neighbor's kid and, well, good luck with that. Get some Vacation, and you won't have to worry the relatives with watching your plants, or count on one of the juveniles on your block to protect your investment of time and money. So pack your bags, and go have yourself a good time. Vacation will take good care of your plants while you are gone.

Hanging Baskets Add a New Dimension to Your Space

Gardening brings joy and relaxation to many people, and you don’t have to own a house in order to exercise a green thumb.

If you’re ready to add a burst of color to your front porch or balcony, decorative fabric plant hangers by Primitive Planters add an artistic touch to your flowers and plants. Pick a pot, any pot, and insert it into a decorative hanger, in one of ten different solid colors. It’s easy to match your pot for an instant splash of color. And you’ll be set to start container gardening!

It’s a great way to expend creative energy and bring nature to an apartment balcony, or brighten up spots that aren't ideal for growing things in the ground. It’s also a way to experiment with plant combinations on a small scale before planting a large border or garden area.

Fill your pots with flowering and vining plants, annuals and perennials and even a few houseplants. If you love to cook, you can even tuck in rosemary, tarragon, basil and dill for a fresh herb garden. Tuck ornamental kale and various lettuces around the sides to add interest. If you’re interested in creating a garden in a basket, try perhaps a salsa basket with tomato, jalapeno and cilantro.

Choose your containers wisely for your hanging baskets to go into the Primitive Planters fabric plant hangers. Make sure the containers have good drainage, so pick a vessel with holes in the bottom or make holes for excess water to drain away, whether a traditional terra cotta or new poly-foam planters that look like terra cotta but are much lighter.
Growing conditions will differ, depending on the container. For example, plants in metal or black plastic containers may have to be watered more often because those materials absorb heat

Once you’re ready to plant, choose a soil-less mix as a planting medium rather than garden dirt or potting soil. These mixes are light weight, have ingredients that hold water and ingredients that keep the mix from becoming compacted. And using a soil-less mix virtually eliminates soil-born diseases in the container.

When selecting plants, begin by reading up on growing conditions for different species and choose from those with similar needs. For example, if the container will be placed on a sunny deck, look for plants that thrive in full sun and require similar amounts of water.

Then consider the shape, color and texture of the plants. Go for complementary colors or themes rather than a hodgepodge of colors, and consider using plants with interesting foliage as well as those that flower.

Whether you tend a tiny balcony outside your condo or acres of idyllic green landscape, container gardening can mean a delightful addition to your garden.

Although container gardening is the best option for the millions of Americans who live in apartments with balconies, roofs and sunny windows, those with traditional gardens can also appreciate the advantages of adding a few hanging pots to their lineup.

By using the right number of plants, fertilizing regularly and watering sufficiently you will be rewarded with a creation of great enjoyment for many months.