Consider Using container gardens?

Consider container gardening if you are averse to outdoor gardening. Instant gardens come in pots or hanging baskets that can be placed on windowsills, verandahs, balconies or outside stairs. Containers can be clay pots, old wooden crates, buckets, troughs or logs.

I am not a fan of container plants. I always imagine a little snake crawling out of it as I recline, overcome by sleep on a sofa at night. If this is your disposition, stick to outdoor gardening. But do not let my phobias deter you from this pleasurable art.

If you are renting and need to move to new residences with your plants, this is the way to go. There is also no weeding or stooping. Container plants also suffer less from pests and diseases.

Their importance

They can also be moved around the home freely. If a plant is doing badly in one location from poor sunlight, it can be moved to a better lit area. And if another is withering from too much sunshine, it can be moved to a more shaded area.
It is also easier to distribute sunlight to a container plant by turning it frequently, so that all sides of the plant can receive enough sunlight.

It is possible to mix and match container plants as often as possible in new arrangements for display. For instance, if you want to mix a few white hibiscus flowers with some red roses and sunflower, all in varying height sizes for a verandah display, this can be possible.

Size matters

The containers should be the right size for the plants. Slow growing plants like cactus can be grown in containers that are the same volume as the plant. Faster growing plants, especially vegetables, should be grown in larger pots to accommodate root growth.

Many large containers or many smaller ones can put pressure on a verandah or a rooftop, especially after heavy rain if the spot is away from supporting posts. A friend has a potted tree on her rooftop, but it is on top of the middle house support.

Dark coloured containers sear plant roots on hot days, so opt for light colours. Metal containers also conduct a lot of heat and can be corroded by fertiliser salts.

The location

Do not place containers too low where they can become insignificant against a busy or conflicting background. Vary the levels by placing them on different levels like on benches and stairs.

Hanging baskets should be at chest level, so that people can see them. Or they should be more than six feet high so that people do not bump into them. Plants at waist level and below should be away from paths and areas where children can interfere with them.

Containers must be well drained. Most have some holes at the bottom for this purpose. For converted ones, you need to drill your own into them.

Choosing soil

Put some pebbles (smooth stones) at the bottom, so that roots do not clog the holes. Use soil less potted mixes instead of soil. These are lighter, absorb more water and drain better. Buy the mixes if you can afford them.

Less expensive mixes are made of compost material, peat moss and perlite, a gritty white material that hejavascript:void(0)lps in fast drainage. Use mixes for containers larger than six or eight inches in diametre.

Start using a water soluble fertiliser about three weeks after potting, during watering. Plants in porous terracotta containers may need watering two or three times more than those in plastic containers. Do not let the soil get too dry or too wet.
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Wiring a new house

Fixing a short circuit
According to www.ehow.com, Although over currents, in the form of overloads, short circuits or ground faults, are all potentially dangerous, every home is protected by the fuses or circuit breakers.

A short circuit occurs, when two current-carrying wires contact each other metal to metal. It also could happen when an exposed hot wire touches a neutral wire or a grounded metal box. Both cause the circuit to heat up suddenly. The fuse or breaker will shut off the power immediately.

Because all over currents cause heat, they should be attended to immediately. You do not want a damaged circuit, a fire to start, or someone to be electrocuted.
To make sure you have a short circuit, and not a different type of over current, go to the fuse box. If you have a short circuit, the fuse will have a blackened or discolored mica window.

A fuse tripped by another over current will be clear, but there will be a break in the metal strip. You can also tell it is a short circuit if the circuit fails repeatedly. If the circuit has an overload, and you put the fuse back in place, it will likely not trip again. But, if the fuse keeps tripping, then it’s a short circuit.

To correct the problem, you need to find where the short circuit is. Start by unplugging all electrical appliances. Check for damages in their cords. If the short occurs when you plug this appliance in, and the cord is damaged, replace the cord immediately. It is the cause of the short circuit. If you cannot find the short circuit, you need to call an electrician.

If faulty wiring is in the walls and attic of your home, they need to be repaired immediately. An electrician should be able to make repairs and restore power in your home, but do not expect it to be inexpensive.

Safe wiring

According to www.doityourself.com, safety glasses or goggles should be worn whenever power tools are used, especially if you wear contact lenses.
lMake sure the power is off at the breaker box before doing any electrical work.
lAlways work in a dean, dry area free from anything wet.

lWires should only be connected at accessible junction boxes. Never splice wires together and conceal them within a wall without a junction box. lNever attempt to strip wires with a knife. Aside from endangering your fingers, you will nick the wire metal, which will create an electrical hazard.

lground fault circuit interrupter outlets should be used under damp conditions (basements, bathrooms, outdoors, etc.), as required by the National Electric Code.
lDon’t create fire hazards by overloading an outlet or an extension cord.
lAvoid electrical shock by mapping and marking your switch and outlet boxes. Put the map on the door of the main power service panel.

Leave a warning message that you are working on the circuit at the service panel, and tape the circuit breaker in the off position. With a fuse box, take the fuse out
Never change the size of a fuse or breaker in a circuit.

Be certain your connector is CO/ALR rated when you splice aluminum wire. If it is marked CU/ALR, use only copper wire. Do not use aluminum wire with push terminals; use only copper or copper-dad aluminum wire.

Always correct the problem that caused a fuse or circuit breaker to blow before replacing the fuse or circuit breaker.

Replace wiring that shows signs of fraying or deterioration.

Avoid breaking your knuckles by bracing the powerful right-angle drill so that it cannot spin around if it gets stuck while drilling.

Before working with wires or electrical connections, check them with a voltage tester to be sure they are dead.

Plumbing and gas pipes are often used to ground electrical systems. Never touch them while working with electricity.

Don’t use metal ladders with overhead electricity.

Use the proper protection, take precautions, and plan ahead. Never by-pass safety to save money or to rush a project.
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