Gardening needn’t be back breaking!
Do you want a raised garden bed for veggies and plants but don’t have the time to build or the money to buy one? I have bought some black Geofelt planters and I love them! These bags are 55cm wide and 40cm tall. You can even grow root crops, like carrots in them. I am actually growing a feijoa tree in one.
They are super tough, UV stable with UV stable double stitching. The felt, although really thick allows excess water to pass through and there isn’t any soil spillage because there are no drainage holes. They can be used for many years, even in full sun and the snails and slugs don’t like the fabric, which is an added bonus.
The bag takes 100 litres of potting mix and I advise that you use a really good quality mix as you can use it for several crops.
Just give the normal feeding during the growing season. The manufacturer emphasises that you do not use garden soil as this is too heavy.
The bags have two strong handles which make them portable by two people (although I still found them a little heavy but have a strong hubby to assist me!) You can always use a trolly. You can move them into the shade in summer if too hot or follow the sun in cooler months.
These planters are deep and require a good watering at planting time. They can be placed on many surfaces, such as grass, pavers and mulch. A bit of protection, such as a circle of black plastic is strongly advised if bags are on your timber deck. I have found these bags such a bonus in areas of really bad soil which is hard to dig and invaded by tree surface roots here in Rushy. Several brands of bags are available but I have bought mine from Aussie Gardener online.
I hope that you and your loved ones had a lovely Mother’s Day. Did you consider gardening apparel, tools or supplies as a gift for the keen gardener in your life? My friends and family know me well, and I was delighted to receive for my birthday and following Mother’s Day some excellent gardening gloves, knee pads and secateurs. The ‘piece de resistance’ was a magnificent ‘dream hose’ from Aussie Gardener online.
The blurb says that this hose is “built with hybrid polymer technology to be tough and durable, UV stable for Aussie conditions”. But the magic words are “It doesn’t kink, and fittings stay put!” Music to my ears and yes, it is true. I can drag my 30 metre hose around the garden without stop/starting for kinks.
Perhaps not the most romantic present from Hubbie but wow, exactly what I wanted! (the ten years warranty is a bonus too! – for the hose, not the hubbie).
Baby Boomer Bloomer