I simply love acers, the vibrant colors, and everything about them. Once you learn to grow them, you will get to enjoy their fabulous structure, vibrant colors 365 days. These trees are show-stoppers with leaves in shades of gold, bronze, and crimson. You would also love to have them in fuchsia, pink and lemon. These plants are surprisingly very easy to grow. In addition, these plants are available in various sizes and they are an excellent choice especially for smaller plots and patios, you can even grow them in your pots. I also love the leafy style, so you can select from lazy cut to maple shaped leaves. Keep them simple or fancy, it’s your choice!
Acers are very exciting to grow but for you to successfully grow them you must have a thorough knowledge of the kind of soil that suits their growth the best. Always remember that these plans favor moist soil however the soil must also be well-drained and neutral in terms of acidic. Suppose the current soil of your garden is alkaline, then I would recommend that the easiest way for you to go about it is with container gardening in order to achieve the best results. All you need to do is fill your container with ericaceous compost, you must make sure that it has adequate drainage (you can try to mix grit with the soil), and don’t forget to water them well. I always prefer the Garnet- purple-leaved, they grow very well with containers. Even Bi-Ho grows very well and looks so pretty with its gorgeous winter stems.
You should also be going for acers that can tolerate high ph. soils- Paperbag and Snakebark maples are an excellent choice. If you decide to grow these plants from seeds, let me tell you, it is an extremely slow and difficult process and I suggest you go for an option that is easier. Get saplings from the local garden shop or even online and put them straight into your ground or your container. In this way the plant is already healthy and growing at a consistent rate so you don’t need to do all the groundwork that is initially required. All you need to do is prep your soil up well and plant the sapling.
If you’re wondering what sort of acers are available for you to order and utilize then let me tell you that acers look extremely attractive 365 days and you can grow them in big pots or directly on your ground. They make an excellent choice especially if you’re planning to add a bit of the Japanese garden style. The dwarf range will also grow well in your containers and they are excellent for small spaces like your patios. You can also grow them on your balcony.
Your acers will grow extremely well if they are planted in a place kept away from cold winds. They grow extremely well in your beds or in your pots, in your garden, or on your balcony. The only thing that you have to remember is to avoid planting them in soil with heavy clay because they are not fond of waterlogged roots. So, make sure that your pots in your gardens are far from this condition and always make sure to utilize a lot of organic materials while planting them and keep away from overwatering.
I trust this article has helped you understand the type of compost that is best for acers. Happy gardening!