{"id":24373,"date":"2021-07-09T08:54:30","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T12:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=24373"},"modified":"2022-08-09T01:59:10","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T05:59:10","slug":"the-right-location-for-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/the-right-location-for-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"The right location for plants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Is a sunny or rather shady location suitable for the new gardener? Here you can find out everything you need to consider when choosing a location.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/d9b650f807c029db78e50ff9d933bc3e.jpg\" alt=\"The right location for plants\" \/><\/p>\n<p> In a good location, Mangold really grows [Photo: Kanjanee Chaisin \/ Shutterstock.com]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_right_location_is_the_plant_hardy\"><\/span> The right location: is the plant hardy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663193af0114d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663193af0114d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/the-right-location-for-plants\/#The_right_location_is_the_plant_hardy\" title=\" The right location: is the plant hardy?\"> The right location: is the plant hardy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/the-right-location-for-plants\/#The_right_location_soil_properties\" title=\" The right location: soil properties\"> The right location: soil properties<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/the-right-location-for-plants\/#Composition_of_the_soil\" title=\" Composition of the soil\"> Composition of the soil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/the-right-location-for-plants\/#Ventilation_of_the_soil\" title=\" Ventilation of the soil\"> Ventilation of the soil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/the-right-location-for-plants\/#Soil_water_storage\" title=\" Soil water storage\"> Soil water storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/the-right-location-for-plants\/#Nutrient_availability_in_the_soil\" title=\" Nutrient availability in the soil\"> Nutrient availability in the soil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/the-right-location-for-plants\/#Soil_pH\" title=\" Soil pH\"> Soil pH<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/the-right-location-for-plants\/#Shady_or_sunny_location\" title=\" Shady or sunny location ?!\"> Shady or sunny location ?!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p> Some plants get along well with cool temperatures and survive winter in the high double-digit minus range on the thermometer without any problems. Others, on the other hand, are dependent on tropical or subtropical climates and require temperatures of at least 10 \u00b0 C even in winter. These needs must be taken into account when choosing the location in order to be able to enjoy the plants for a longer period of time. If the green prot\u00e9g\u00e9s are hardy or can be brought through the cold season with simple wintering measures, they can be planted in the bed without any worries. If they are not, however, it is better to keep them in containers and to put them in the warm before the frosts. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4daf199e93b1f9eea00aa036d3660271.jpg\" alt=\"The right location for plants\" \/><\/p>\n<p> Lamb&#39;s lettuce is frost hardy and even clear hoarfrost does not harm it. [Photo: theapflueger \/ Shutterstock.com]\n<p> The wind is also a factor in the climate. Some plants do not feel comfortable in a very windy location. Specimens with large leaves tend to dry out particularly quickly here. And in general, some plants can simply be particularly sensitive to wind. Either a sheltered place is sought or created by means of wind-protecting planting (for example in the form of hedges), thus enabling optimal growth.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_right_location_soil_properties\"><\/span> The right location: soil properties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p> The soil or substrate in which the plants should take root can vary widely. The following factors are important for the plants:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Composition_of_the_soil\"><\/span> <strong>Composition of<\/strong> the soil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> The basis of the properties of a soil is its composition. If the soil consists exclusively of sand, it can hardly store water, but it is well aerated. Clay soils, on the other hand, store water very well, but are anything but rich in air in the pores. A certain proportion of humus ensures, for example, better structural stability of the soil and, especially in combination with clay, better storage and retention of the important nutrient elements in the soil. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/6417eed980722c51b3b5ebc8ca21e56b.jpg\" alt=\"The right location for plants\" \/><\/p>\n<p> It is easy for a potato plant to break through the soil. [Photo: AlafStudio \/ Shutterstock.com]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ventilation_of_the_soil\"><\/span> <strong>Ventilation of the soil<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> It is important that the soil also contains air. The roots need these to breathe. Otherwise there is a risk of dangerous root fungi, which often lead to death. Whether or not a floor tends to be well ventilated depends on its composition. Many plants are very sensitive to poorly aerated soils. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/baf57760b1965de3972464160886ae05.jpg\" alt=\"The right location for plants\" \/><\/p>\n<p> Waterlogging and poor soil ventilation increase the risk of root diseases [Photo: Korostylev Dmitrii \/ Shutterstock.com]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soil_water_storage\"><\/span> <strong>Soil water storage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> Water is also known as blue gold and not without reason &#8211; it is essential for every plant to flourish in life. Mediterranean plants prefer it dry and therefore enjoy slightly more permeable soils. These can be stony or have a high proportion of sand, for example. Other plants, on the other hand, resent it when they get a little drier, so that daily watering is essential in summer. Of course, you can help with these soil properties: work in sand or expanded clay to promote permeability, or add loam and clay to increase the water in the soil. Our article on watering plants tells you how and when to water the plants in your garden. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/f0f55189c8b50dfeb6a5307822e542a5.jpg\" alt=\"The right location for plants\" \/><\/p>\n<p> The thyme prefers dry soil. [Photo: Svechkova Olena \/ Shutterstock.com]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutrient_availability_in_the_soil\"><\/span> <strong>Nutrient availability in the soil<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> Basically, the same nutrients are required for the growth of plants, but the extent of the need differs depending on the plant. Especially in the case of plants with a high nutrient requirement &#8211; so-called heavy eaters &#8211; it is advisable to check the supply of nutrients in the soil or to pay attention to the content of the substrate. The supplementary fertilization must then be adjusted accordingly. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/db57df06212ae85bdee3a14e03ece756.jpg\" alt=\"The right location for plants\" \/><\/p>\n<p> Organic fertilization is the most natural way of supplying the soil with nutrients. [Photo: Simon Kadula \/ Shutterstock.com]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soil_pH\"><\/span> <strong>Soil pH<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> The pH value of a soil is crucial for various processes in the soil. For example, it depends on whether certain nutrients are available or not. However, some plants are more likely to cope with acidic soil, while others prefer a more calcareous, alkaline soil. In general, however, most plants can get by with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. If the pH value is too low, it can easily be increased with standard garden lime. Of course, you have to pay attention to the right dose in order not to overshoot the target. If the pH value of a soil is too high, countermeasures are not so straightforward. The regular incorporation of organic materials over several years, for example, is one of the lengthy but adequate options. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/aefaed12403dbf690f2fa44b5a0bfaf0.jpg\" alt=\"The right location for plants\" \/><\/p>\n<p> Hydrangeas prefer a partially shaded location with acidic soil. [Photo: TruePhotography \/ Shutterstock.com]\n<p> <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Our sustainable organic soils &#8211; such as the peat-free Plantura organic universal soil &#8211; are not only sustainable, but also harmless to humans and animals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shady_or_sunny_location\"><\/span> Shady or sunny location ?!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p> For optimal growth, each plant has a specific idea of how much light it wants. It looks over the whole year how many hours of sunshine can be expected at that location every day. The following subdivision is made:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Sunny: more than 6 hours of sunshine<\/li>\n<li> Partial shade: 3 to 6 hours of sunshine<\/li>\n<li> Shady: less than 3 hours of sunshine <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/552d3028faa8bc60d404cc0d5a22a6f8.jpg\" alt=\"The right location for plants\" \/><\/p>\n<p> Beetroot thrives best in partially shaded to full sun locations. [Photo: Real Moment \/ Shutterstock.com]\n<p> However, the intensity of the light must also be taken into account. If the sun only prevails in the morning hours at the location, this naturally covers the needs of the plant in a completely different way than when the plant is placed in the blazing midday sun. The light factor should therefore not be forced into rigid structures, but should be assessed fluently and individually. Basically, however, it is important to take the tendency into account and not to place shade-loving plants too bright and, conversely, to place plants with a high need for light in the garden accordingly.<\/p>\n<p> Information on how you can determine and also change the pH of the soil is available here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is a sunny or rather shady location suitable for the new gardener? Here you can find out everything you need to consider when choosing a location. In a good location, Mangold really grows [Photo: Kanjanee Chaisin \/ Shutterstock.com] The right location: is the plant hardy? 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