lundi 9 avril 2018

Clean Organized Farming With A Planter Drip Tray

By Harold Gray


Controlled planting has changed the way people view domestic horticulture. People with limited space and time can now cultivate decorative and food-producing plants at their convenience. Container farming is definitely a great idea for many people around the world, but this type of farming also comes with its own set of challenges. A planter drip tray can prove useful in ensuring that plants are maintained conveniently in controlled environments.

Planting crops and flowers in pots is convenient for many reasons. Chief among these is the fact that the pot can be moved conveniently so that the plant can get exposure to sunlight and rain as needed. It can also be moved to convenient locations, which comes in very handy when space is needed for other purposes.

Thankfully for many who practice this flexible method of farming, the issue of leaking can be fixed with trays that catch the water. These trays must be emptied periodically though. Doing this prevents the accumulation of stagnant water which presents its own set of problems.

Today, many sellers and manufacturers of containers for planting, also offer drip trays for sale. They provide trays that blend well with the shape, size and colour of the containers or pots.

They are available commercially at home and garden stores as well as some farm supply stores. Online shops also carry the items. Whichever source shoppers choose to use, they are likely to find a wide array of shapes, designs and colours from which they can choose.

People who are crafty or operating on a strict budget can customize their own trays. They can use recycled items that already have the desired shape and size or they can create drip trays from scratch. Thrift stores are great sources for cheap items that can be used for this purpose. Recycling items in this way is a wonderful idea because it helps to preserve the environment.

Regardless of the source from which farmers get their trays, they should consider a few factors that help to ensure that the ideal item is used. One such factor is the quality of the container. It must be leak proof as a container that releases water onto the floor would simply defeat the purpose. Additionally, features that allow the planting environment to remain ideal should be preferred. One such feature is the use of raised ridges or mounds in the plate. These mounds allow the pot to remain out of the settled water in the plate thereby reducing the likelihood of over-saturating the plant's roots.

No one can deny the importance of these water collecting containers. They may seem simple in the eyes of many but they play a very important role in the world of container farming. They have been making container farming easier for people around the world for centuries and will remain relevant for as long as this type of farming remains in practice.




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