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3. Simply arrange them harmoniously in terms of shape texture and colour and be careful to group them by similar water needs as they are going to share the same space and therefore be watered simultaneously Always choose plants suitable for each location Plants exist for shade half shade and full exposure to the sun Most indoor plants prefer shade or moderate sun and enjoy mild temperatures and constant moistness Be careful with proximity to heaters and do not forget to spray yourindoor plants both in winter and summer INDOOR ORNAMENTALS With this solution you may always have a small garden flowering inside your home By combining the textures and colours of your plants with their periods of flowering you may opt for a more minimalist solution using one single species or combine your favourite plants in one single structure Among many other species we may recommend Acalypha Easter lilies columbines aquimenes aspidistras ferns begonia elatior begonia rex begonia semperflorens bilbergia carex cyclamen lilies spider plants coleus garden cabbages cacti almost all varieties carnations orchids fittonias gesnerias guzmanias hypoestes marantas succulent plants primroses soleirolia Tigridias Torenia African violet Persian violet violets OUTDOOR ORNAMENTALS AND BULBS With this solution you may always have small garden flowering inside your home N By combining the textures and colours of you
4. hole ready to receive the new plant The diameter should be greater than the root ball of the new plant Proceed as indicated under the item Planting In any vase or flower baskets periodic replacement of the substrate is always necessary given that as it isa means of waterproofing the substrate ends up running out Under the Minigarden system its replacement is indispensable and recommended for the proper development of the plants All the substrate does not have to be replaced at once For example we suggest that during one plant replacement operation you take the opportunity to remove 40 to 50 of the substrate adjacent to a cavity With recourse to a planter or a pointed object turn and remove the greatest possible quantity of substrate without dismantling the Minigarden system After continue to add substrate to fillin what has been removed leaving the necessary space to insert the plant This operation may also be carried out without replacing the original plant Remove the plant temporarily from the cavity proceed with the processing of the substrate and put the plant back following the same steps as under Planting Substrates degrade with greater speed when they hold seasonal fruit plants such as strawberry pepper and tomato plants etc When decorative indoor plants are used the substrate can last up to five years Bminigarden Almost all dwarf shrubs and herbaceous plants may be used in a Minigarden structure
5. through an automated drip feed system For the proper development of the plants and their root system in the modular Minigarden vases a universal or compound substrate should be used and not ordinary garden soil This way proper drainage and aeration is ensured as well as an adequate capacity to retain water and exchange nutrients Garden soil may still be contaminated with fungi and may contain seeds that will germinate competing with the plantings As a rule substrates are lighter thus reducing the load to which the structure will be subjected Regardless of the type of substrate used it should always include fertiliser when planting and at least once a year this fertiliser should be added again To facilitate drainage of the system a 10 cm layer of Leca clay granules may optionally be placed at the bottom of each of the modular vases To prevent the substrate from mixing with the Leca a filter comprised of a Geotextile blanket may be added with the Leca clay granules Bminigarden 2cm 0 78 in The Minigarden is filled manually We suggest proceeding with filling before assembling the modular Minigarden system Filling is carried out up to the top mark 2 cm below the edge of the Minigarden Seeding operations may be carried out before or after the assembly of the modular Minigarden system In either case seeds should be spread after the Minigarden has been filled and only on the expos
6. ed surface of the cavity J Je to 5 times thicker than the diameter of the seed In the last Minigarden line seeding e d may be carried out over the entire area provided that the lid is not installed parts B In function of the type of plant to germinate you may place one or more seeds per cavity In the case of aromatic plants we suggest putting several seeds Germination time depends on the variety chosen the climatic conditions and the location of the Minigarden system If the Minigarden system is outdoors it is important to respect the seeding season for each species If not germination may not take place See the seed packaging for supplementary information and pay attention to the validity When installing the Minigarden system you may opt to purchase the plants and carry out planting instead of seeding operations thus gaining good final results more 4 amp 4 j P rapidly oc ho This operation may be carried out simultaneously with the filling of the Minigarden and respective assembly or atthe end when the wall has been totally assembled In the first case plants should be used whose vase or root systems are not greater than 90 mm in diameter Bminigarden In the second case plants whose vase or root system are less than 50 mm or have been purchased with bare roots should be used In both cases the operation of planting the plant involv
7. ering should be carried out in the morning or in late afternoon so as to avoid excessive loss by evaporation It should not be carried out during the hottest hours of the day Don t forget that even when installed outdoors and exposed to rain the Minigarden must be watered given that due to the configuration of the cavity rainwater may not reach the lower levels and moisten the substrate enough for the needs of the plant For successful planting do not forget fertiliser indispensable for the plants to develop healthily Fertilisers may be chemical or organic Organic fertilisers which are already widely available have a beneficial impact on the environment Common chemical fertilisers are easy to dose and may be dissolved and dispensed to the plant during watering The choice of appropriate fertiliser should be made in function of the plants inserted in the Minigarden and their needs for nutrients Fertilisers available on the market carry the NPK acronym showing that the product contains the most important nutrients for the development of the plants in terms of parts of nitrogen N parts of phosphorous P and parts of potassium K There are different formulas of NPK fertilisers based on their purpose In general we use NPK 4 14 8 for species that produce flowers and fruits This formulation is recommended to be applied at the moment of planting as it offers better root formation and development and plant structure High le
8. es making a hole in the substrate whose diameter should be greater than the diameter of the vase or root system and inserting the plant settling the surrounding areas with a little more substrate Keep in mind that the surface of the substrate should be 2 cm lower than the edge of the cavity Finally water abundantly Watering is critical in all phases of the installation of the Minigarden In the seeding phase to guarantee the proper germination of the seeds during planting to ensure the adaptation and survival of the transplanted plant and in the plant maintenance phase to ensure the proper development of the same It is important to bear in mind that excessive watering is just as bad as a lack of watering Excessive watering may cause the death of the plant by suffocating the roots The Minigarden system may be installed with a drip feed water system using micro tubing or may be watered manually In this case a watering can with a small diameter and a long spout should be used Water each plant one by one being careful not to add too much water which will return via the cavity or be drained into the base plate without any benefit to the plant Minigarden plants should be watered with the frequency necessary to maintain the moisture content of the substrate at an appropriate level You may gauge this by putting the tip of your finger 1 cm into the substrate If it feels moist watering is not necessary Bminigarden Wat
9. r plants with their periods of flowering O you may opt for a more minimalist solution using one single species or combine your L favourite plants in one single structure N L Vv v Among many other species we may recommend Acalypha Easter lilies columbines aquimenes aspidistras ferns begonia elatior begonia rex begonia semperflorens bilbergia carex cyclamen lilies spider plants coleus garden cabbages cacti almost all varieties carnations orchids fittonias gesnerias guzmanias hypoestes marantas succulent plants primroses soleirolia Tigridias Torenia African violet Persian violet violets Bminigarden SEASONAL OUTDOOR VEGETABLES FRUITS AND AROMATICS The Minigarden is an excellent solution to have a small aroma garden or a small WA vertical orchard in the kitchen or on your balcony where you may produce a large C part of the aromatics and small vegetables for use in making your dishes v e You can have an orchard and an aroma garden at home with products that are always fresh and at hand Lettuces pepper plants tomato plants runner beans broad beans peas aubergines wild mustard onions rocket etc Strawberry plants cantaloupe and melons blueberries gooseberries Celery chives coriander lemon balm spearmint basil oregano malagueta pepper pennyroyal parsley basil mint coriander etc Bminigarden N Z 2 E a Z o U x F Z LU Z o gt Z
10. vels of phosphorous aids flowering NPK 10 10 10 for species that do not flower and do not bear fruits or may be applied to plants already established flowers vegetables fruits in the form of coverage NPK 15 15 20 rich in potassium this formulation is considered very practical as it may also be used in hydroponic cultivation being especially recommended for vegetables Specific formulations also exist on the market for certain species of ornamental plants In this case the formulation is appropriate to the nutritional needs of each species The frequency for adding fertiliser varies according to the species but in general fertiliser may be applied every two months But remember regarding the dose and form of application strictly follow the manufacturer s recommendations as shown on the product packaging Bminigarden It is natural that the planting success rate does not reach 100 In this case it is necessary to proceed with the replacement of dead plants It may also be necessary to replace some plants due to poor adaptation In either case the process is simple The dead plant plant to be replaced is removed If it is necessary to facilitate the removal a little water may be poured into the cavity This task may be more or less difficult in function of the dimension of the roots system of the plant to be removed With a planter or a spike a pointed wooden or metal object turn the adjacent substrate and leave a
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