Hi,
I have a rooftop container garden with a southwest exposure that keep drying out, and I am tired of having to constantly water it. What can I do to keep the moisture levels up, (and my time investment down)?
I am using mainly plastic containers, ( i.e. troughs, window boxes, and pots), and a few terra cotta containers of different shapes and sizes.
My basil is doing well, (but from what I understand it is a tough plant and it can take it). I have tried Greek basil this year and enjoyed them more for the esthetics that the taste. They were a nice green earlier in the summer, but have now gotten really lame. I think this is partly caused by the containers I used and partly due to my lack of knowledge about them.
The tomatoes ALWAYS have shrivelled leaves by August not matter what I try. My attempts at other types of plants have had mixed results. For example, two out of the three rosemary plants have dried out, but all three are in the same pot.
This year I cut back on the number of tomatoe plants and have stayed mainly with cherry tomatoe varieties. I find they produce the most fruit and the squirrls won't be doing as much damage by staling a few of them. I don't want to nurse a nice beefstake for several months only to have the little rodents rob me of my rewards.
My best producers have been the cucumbers. This year I tried several types including: Lebanese, English, Straight 8, and pickling. All of them have done well.
If anyone has suggestions-or links-as to a solution to my situation, I am will to listen
Thanks,
E. Graeme Smith
-- Never argue with idiots, they only drag you down to their level then beat you with experience :)