You might remember earlier this year that I talked about a product that was new to the home garden design market. It's called Greenbo, and I'm pleased to announce I've just added Greenbo to my own balcony!
The distinctive 'G' in the trademarked Greenbo logo is a stylish and subtle addition to the product. Constructed in 100% weather resistant resin, the high grade Polypropolene material is light weight with increased strength and a range of 10 designer colours that will last for years. I'm the proud owner of a Greenbo 'planter' in black and plan on adding a couple of the GPR30 model smaller planters, possibly in the vibrant orange....although I love the turquoise....and the green....mmm....and the red!
Planting up is easy! Firstly ensure the two removable drip trays are firmy attached to the base of the planter. Then start to fill the 2 chambers with a good quality potting mix containing water retention crystals and added slow release nutrients.
Don't overfill the chambers, about 15 litres of mix will be sufficient for the larger planter.
Once you've filled the chambers it's time to start planting up the Greenbo. This is where you get to be creative. You could put in a mix of succulents to create a low maintenance and low water garden. Or maybe a selection of potted colour for the season. But I had planned a herb garden for my Greenbo.
Now this is a bit of an experiment as I'm using only the one planter and I've decided to plant it up with a mix of both hard and soft leaf herbs. Ideally I'd plant them in different pots. It's always a good idea when planting any plants, herbs included, to place things together that have similar nutrient and watering requirements. Soft leaf herbs such as basil and parsley like a little more water than, say, sage or thyme; so you don't want to risk over-watering or under-watering and killing some of your plants!
What I've done is planted the soft leaf herbs in one side of the Greenbo; a mix of basil, parsley and coriander. In the other side I've planted the hard leaf herbs which are a mix of sage, thyme and oregano. And just for good measure I've planted some miniature orange marigolds which will are a natural bug repellant to help keep away the aphids and other pests.
Once planted up, the Greenbo is still quite light and easy to move into position. Of course you could always place it in position and do your planting 'in-situ'.
The unique design of the Greenbo planter allows it to sit securely on railings, balustrades and fences up to 8.5cm in width. It will sit quite snugly on it's own but of course if you'd like to secure it this can easily be done with the instructions provided.
Once in place give your herbs a good drink of water mixed with a little bit of seaweed solution to help the roots settle in. Remember not to over-water as the drainage trays have a limited capacity.
The distinctive 'G' in the trademarked Greenbo logo is a stylish and subtle addition to the product. Constructed in 100% weather resistant resin, the high grade Polypropolene material is light weight with increased strength and a range of 10 designer colours that will last for years. I'm the proud owner of a Greenbo 'planter' in black and plan on adding a couple of the GPR30 model smaller planters, possibly in the vibrant orange....although I love the turquoise....and the green....mmm....and the red!
Planting up is easy! Firstly ensure the two removable drip trays are firmy attached to the base of the planter. Then start to fill the 2 chambers with a good quality potting mix containing water retention crystals and added slow release nutrients.
Don't overfill the chambers, about 15 litres of mix will be sufficient for the larger planter.
Once you've filled the chambers it's time to start planting up the Greenbo. This is where you get to be creative. You could put in a mix of succulents to create a low maintenance and low water garden. Or maybe a selection of potted colour for the season. But I had planned a herb garden for my Greenbo.
Now this is a bit of an experiment as I'm using only the one planter and I've decided to plant it up with a mix of both hard and soft leaf herbs. Ideally I'd plant them in different pots. It's always a good idea when planting any plants, herbs included, to place things together that have similar nutrient and watering requirements. Soft leaf herbs such as basil and parsley like a little more water than, say, sage or thyme; so you don't want to risk over-watering or under-watering and killing some of your plants!
What I've done is planted the soft leaf herbs in one side of the Greenbo; a mix of basil, parsley and coriander. In the other side I've planted the hard leaf herbs which are a mix of sage, thyme and oregano. And just for good measure I've planted some miniature orange marigolds which will are a natural bug repellant to help keep away the aphids and other pests.
Once planted up, the Greenbo is still quite light and easy to move into position. Of course you could always place it in position and do your planting 'in-situ'.
Once in place give your herbs a good drink of water mixed with a little bit of seaweed solution to help the roots settle in. Remember not to over-water as the drainage trays have a limited capacity.
And there you have it; a Greenbo herb garden! (and no, there is not a freeway running beneath the Greenbo...that's just trick photography!)
If you'd like to start your own 'Greenbo garden' you can find out more information at www.greenbo.com.au.
And you'll see Greenbo appearing in nurseries and garden centres around the city. Now's the perfect time to plant up your flowers for summer or get your own herb garden started and enjoy the fruits of your labour for months to come!
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