The growing of flowering or foliage plants on window ledges is a form of gardening in which most people can indulge. Those who live in flats, and others who have no gardens, and especially invalids who are confined to their rooms, derive an enormous amount of pleasure from this form of gardening.
Window ledge plants would be more popular if it were not for the fact that a considerable amount of work is involved in filling and emptying the boxes. In addition there is the watering problem, drainage water dripping on to the heads of people in the streets is liable to cause some annoyance. By taking proper precautions in constructing the containers and setting them in position, most of these difficulties can be overcome.
Suitable Window Ledge Plants for a Spring Display
Some of the most popular plants for spring are as follows:
Arabis albida (double variety)
The procumbent stems of this plant are clothed with grey hairy leaves and bear spikes of double, white flowers.
Aubrietia
It is more compact in growth than Arabis and forms a close carpet of blue, pink or purple flowers.
Bellis perennis flore pleno (Dwarf Double Daisies)
These dainty, free-flowering plants are ideal for window-boxes. There are red, pink and white varieties.
Myosotis (Forget-me-not)
This popular spring-flowering plant is obtainable in several shades of blue and forms an ideal carpeting plant for many types of bulbs.
Primula (Polyanthus)
The Polyanthus does not do well in a hot position and should therefore be used for window boxes which are set in a shady spot. These plants make a bright display, and many variously coloured forms are obtainable.
Suitable Window Ledge Plants for a Summer Display
Here again much information can be gained by visiting the public parks in summer, and making notes of the plants used for filling the flower beds... from florists shops many of the plants given in the following list will be readily obtainable. For example :
Ageratum houstonianum (mexicanum)
This is easily recognised by its compact, upright stems which bear small tufts of blue, fluffy flowers. There are numerous varieties in different shades of blue. The plants are compact and the bedding varieties range in height from 4-9 inches.
Lobularia maritima (Alyssutn maritimum)
Commonly called the white or sweet alyssum, this plant is used extensively for edging and carpeting flower beds. The variety Little Dorrit is the most popular. It grows 2-4 inches in height and forms a compact mass of white, sweetly-scented flowers. Lilac Queen and Violet Queen are two excellent varieties of recent introduction.
For edging, the variety Magic Carpet, which has a creeping habit, and forms a profusion of small blooms in many shades of colours, is most attractive.
Begonia semperflorens
For freedom of flowering and for providing a continuous display in summer the varieties of this species of Begonia are unexcelled. The plants grow about 6 inches tall and produce masses of flowers of various shades of red or pink.
Visit http://www.realniches.com/archi ves/category/gardening/page/2/ to know more about modern indoor gardening.
Visit http://www.r ealniches.com/archives/2005/06/treatment-of-the-rooted-cuttings.html to learn more about treatment of rooted cuttings.
** Attention Webmasters / Website Owners **
You can reprint this article on your website as long as you do not modify any of the content, and include our resource box as listed above with all links intact and hyperlinked properly.
There is no mention to be found of female leprechauns... Read More
Orchid Care Part 4 Diseases of the RootsOur final part... Read More
If your fish hang out at the bottom of the... Read More
Do pests 'gopher' your lawn? Chances are, if you have... Read More
Watch out, it's a tillandsia! Have no fear, I said... Read More
Do you have clay or layer of hard subsoil problems... Read More
Patio accessories can range from small to large and of... Read More
Without a doubt, hummingbirds are beautiful and interesting creatures.Those living... Read More
Installing a backyard fish pond is an aesthetic addition to... Read More
There is nothing more relaxing than kicking back with a... Read More
Our flower garden in August can be brimming with activities... Read More
How do you make those flowers bloom where they are... Read More
An important addition to any British back garden, the greenhouse... Read More
Flower bulbs offer some of the most distinctive, unusual flowers... Read More
Growing grapes in the backyard or garden can be a... Read More
The Porch Swing is enjoying a surge in popularity thanks... Read More
In the past, the garden has traditionally been a separate... Read More
I have a love for funky, fun and unique garden... Read More
Butterfly gardening is not only a joy, it is one... Read More
Did you know that you can send flowers many different... Read More
Having an outdoor patio offers the opportunity and place to... Read More
Indoors or out, you'll find miniature roses very easy to... Read More
Today there are sprays, scented candles, plug-ins, and even discs... Read More
Through the use of various mediums pertaining to the outdoors,... Read More
With air and water temperatures dropping in most parts of... Read More
How often you mow your lawn will depend on a... Read More
Pruning your roses is one of the most needed and... Read More
The design of your garden has an amazing affect on... Read More
Snow peas may have been named because in bright sunlight... Read More
Just recently my friend had his house appraised between $800,000... Read More
Anyone with a lawn, no matter how small will at... Read More
You can have different water pond designs, however ones that... Read More
Do you love spending time outdoors in your garden creating... Read More
Women take pride in home decoration and gardening and want... Read More
Set in a broad expanse of lush green lawn a... Read More
Whether we know it or not, most of us are... Read More
This is the time of the year that I keep... Read More
If you have never grown vegetables before the first thing... Read More
The biggest flower benefit of all is the fact that... Read More
Camellias Named by Linnaeus in 1735 in honour of... Read More
So you want to grow roses? They are a beautiful... Read More
Deciduous trees dazzle us with the brilliance of the golds,... Read More
Know if your plants are disease-susceptible. Your choice of plants... Read More
The number one, most asked question that I receive about... Read More
Think "outside of the box" when sending your next floral... Read More
A ripe persimmon is a thing of beauty ? sweet,... Read More
Adirondack is the name given to a style of furnishings... Read More
Many people believe growing their flowers and vegetables organically is... Read More
When you want to create a beautiful and functional landscape,... Read More
The protea family (Proteaceae) includes a wide range of ground... Read More
"I am a sundial, and I make a botch Of... Read More
To help gardeners choose flowers, various systems for rating hardiness... Read More
Garden thyme, fresh or dried, alone or combined with parsley... Read More
You will know that if you have spent at least... Read More
With an average lifespan of 75 years, teak wood has... Read More
Herbs can add a touch of magic to your garden... Read More
There is simply no better vantage point from which to... Read More
A principle of all art is unity. This means that... Read More
In the past, the garden has traditionally been a separate... Read More
There is a growing recognition, that the expanding suburban landscape... Read More
Flower gardening is not only about the present, but can... Read More
Flower gardens are for enjoyment. They provide you with visual... Read More
Gathering tomatoes or other fruits of the garden might not... Read More
Growing grapes in the backyard or garden can be a... Read More
Imagine a beautiful pattern of paving stones as the central... Read More
Do you want to add something to your outdoor space... Read More
Landscaping & Gardening |