Summer is in full swing and there’s no better time to add some greenery to your patio. Container gardening makes it easy to turn a small space into your own private garden, and the knowledgeable staff at nearby Tagawa Gardens can help you.
What to Know Before You Go
Before you visit, be sure to consider the space and the size of the containers you want. Also, take note of how many hours of sunlight your patio receives. Full sun plants require six hours or more of direct sunlight. Partial sun or partial shade plants require three to six hours of sun, and shade tolerant plants can do well with less than three.
If you’re a planner, visit their website and use the Plant Finder tool to discover the right plants for your space.
Designing Your Container
An easy way to create beautiful containers is to include these elements: thrill, fill, spill.
The thrill element is a plant that gives a bit of height and texture, like a palm. The fill element is often a flowering plant that will add color and grow lush in the pot. The spill element is a trailing plant that cascades over the side of the container, like a sweet potato vine.
The staff at Tagawa Gardens can help you choose these elements that will thrive in the amount of light your patio receives.
Consider a Fairy Garden
Another option for gardening on a small scale is the ever-popular fairy garden. Tagawa Gardens has an entire corner dedicated to containers, petite plants, tiny houses, and gnome and fairy figurines for creating these little works of art. Find everything you need to create your own tiny fairyland in a pot!
Low-Maintenance Options
Not much of a green thumb? Tagawa Gardens carries a large selection of low-maintenance succulents in various hues. The rounded leaves of the Aeonium look like flowers and come in both cool and warm tones. The leaves of the Echevaria are round and plump and can be soft blues and greens or vibrant reds and yellows.
Get Involved
Tagawa Gardens is more than just a garden center; it’s also a place for learning. They host and sponsor many classes, events, sales, and festivals throughout the year.
In fact, here’s a bit of what’s coming up in July:
- How to Grow Lavender in Your Colorado Garden, July 14
- Lavender Festival at Chatfield Farms, July 21
- Rob Proctor’s 2018 Garden Benefit, July 28-29
If you’re looking for beautiful, modern apartments with your own patio for gardening, contact us today to join the apartment community at The Retreat at Park Meadows.