Irrigation for Patio Plants

While some families used a porch strictly for relaxing and entertainment, others want it to be a little closer to nature. Whether it’s plots of soil, pots, or planters, adding plant material to your patio can bring joy and satisfaction to both the gardener and guests. With a little planning, care, and patience, drip irrigation will allow plants to become lush and thrive in the protected enclosure of the patio.

Petunias are a popular patio plant.

Planning

A little planning goes a long way for patio plants. When planning for plants for your patio, there are a few elements a gardener has to keep in mind. First, the plant material will require drip irrigation. Drip irrigation for the patio plants can be added to the current irrigation system.

A word about edible plants on the patio: edible plant material which can sometimes rely heavily on the presence of wind or insects for pollination. An example is tomatoes. For this reason, it makes more sense to conduct vegetable gardening outside the patio area where the wind is more plentiful.

Design

Plants make unique design elements on the patio, as they have varying colors and methods of spreading. Mix the zest of annuals and green foliage. Those plants which are beautiful but lack height can be enjoyed in plant stands, tall pots, hanging pots, or even well-placed trellises. Bringing plant material up to high levels, especially eye level, creates a lush look.

Choose plants with a variety of foliage, as well, including shiny, feathery, broad-leafed, trailing, and upright. Whatever you choose, remember that repeating patterns of plants add symmetry, and lack of repetition adds variety. A little of both creates balance.

Care

Plants will need to be watered regularly. Hand watering can be irregular as people get busy and forgetful. A drip irrigation system is ideal. Drip systems are popular methods of keeping plant material thriving because the amount and application of water is strictly controlled. They can be easily automated, as well.

A good fertilizer applied regularly will keep patio plants healthy and looking lush. That lushness will also create the need for some cutting back in some cases, especially if the gardener has created plantings that are close together.

Patio covers will eliminate most of the dangers which can affect plants, such as frost but keep an eye out for invaders. They can sometimes find their way to plant material and sometimes are introduced when adding new plants.

The patio is an excellent place to enjoy the beauty and soothing effect of plant material. The protective properties offered by enclosure create an environment in which both plants and people can thrive. Irrigation for patio plants will keep them looking lush and elegant. If you’re thinking of adding plant material to your patio, let us help! We can install a drip system to care for all of your patio plants.

Springs of Life  Irrigation is a Phoenix-area irrigation company specializing in professional sprinkler and drip irrigation and landscape lighting installation and repair. Call 623-299-2996 today!