Welcome to Planter on the Side Blogspot!

Sunny Lambeth Allen and Teresa Daugherty Hechenbleikner formed Planters on the side in 2008 out of a passion and desire to share our planting knowledge with Charlotte and surrounding area. We were asking God to reveal a career that would allow us to tap our gifts and truly enjoy work. Our vision began to take form and everything fell into place which we took as a sign that we were on the right track. We create container gardens using organic products and mostly locally grown plant material. Our work includes a variety of plants from herbs and annual flowers to trees, shrubs and perennials. Now we service clients from Charleston, SC to Lake Norman, NC. We hope you enjoy our gardening information and pictures of our beautiful creations!

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Planting in September from Blums Almanac

from Blumsalmanac.com


Gardening - September 2011

Best Days To:

Plant above ground crops:1-3, 7, 8, 27-30
Plant root crops:12, 13, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22
Plant flowers:1, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28
Transplant:1, 2, 3, 27, 28, 29, 30
Seed beds:2, 3, 20, 21, 22, 29, 30
Prune:To encourage growth: 12, 13, 20, 21, 22
To discourage growth: 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11
Apply chemical fertilizer:2, 3, 29, 30
Apply organic fertilizer:12, 13, 20, 21, 22
Destroy weeds:18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26
Harvest Crops:14, 15
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Anyone Can Garden


from monrovia.com

gardening how-to

Gardening can be quite easy, if you follow a few basics principles. And we're here to help. First, select the right plants for your climate and sun needs. Simply plant them in rich soil, give them the water and nutrients they need, and you'll soon be on your way to a beautiful and healthy garden. Keep an eye out for pests and disease, and don't be afraid of a little pruning to encourage flowering and lush foliage.

gardening basics

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