Investing in a cedar potting bench is the first step towards better gardening. You can work standing up, out of the dirt, and on the comfort of your deck. Also, potting tables help you to organize all of your gardening equipment by storing it close at hand, not hidden away in various spots throughout your shed or garage.
But what types of things can be stored in a cedar potting bench? Among the major things, like soil and seeds, fertilizer and tools are equally important. These both convenience your experience while helping plants to flourish.
Fertilizer
Fertilizer comes in dry and liquid forms, and you should always wear gloves when handling these substances. To store properly in a cedar potting bench, fertilizer needs to be kept cool and completely dry, as it tends to easily absorb moisture. They are best kept in sealed plastic bags or containers, which can be stored on the shelves of potting tables. Try to also keep sunlight exposure to a minimum and when the temperature gets really low, bring indoors into a garage or shed for winter storage.
There are six macronutrients that all work together to keep plants alive, and a good fertilizer should contain most, if not all, of them. These nutrients include the following: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium and Sulfur.
Plants use nitrogen to live and reproduce in the formation of chlorophyll, proteins and enzymes, but ironically, nitrogen is the element most commonly lacking from plants. This nutrient is not naturally produced by soil, but can instead be found in various organic matter, in the air, in water, and of course in fertilizers. A good sign that your plant is lacking in nitrogen is if the
leaves start to turn yellow from tip to stem and if the growth is noticeably stunted.
Phosphorous is an especially important addition to your cedar potting bench if you are growing annuals, bulbs, or perennials with shallow roots, along with turf as these are normally lacking in it.
Potassium is typically lacking from acidic or sandy soil, or environments where organic matter is limited. Potassium is important to keep in your cedar potting bench for both the growing of annuals and perennials. Like phosphorous, this nutrient should be placed near to the roots of plants for best results.
Calcium helps in the production and growth of plants cells, while magnesium works on chlorophyll molecules and sulfur works in conjunction with nitrogen in the creation of plant cell protoplasm. All three of these macronutrients are generally in adequate supply in most soils, unless you live in an area of heavy rainfall, in which case they may have been washed away.
A last consideration is if you live in arid regions, you may need to supplant your soil with extra iron, manganese or zinc.
Tools
In addition to the many compositions of fertilizer you can store, a cedar potting bench can hold most gardening tools that you will need to work with, aside from especially large equipment like wheelbarrows, etc. This is possible because most models of cedar potting bench come with a high backboard that is covered with a latticework or pegboard upon which tools can be hung, in addition to the regular shelf and drawer units usually available.
Some of the tools you can fit onto a potting table include the following: edger, hammer, hoe, gloves, pruner, pruning saw, rake, shears, shovel, spade, trowel.
Author Resource:-
Todd Arend is a freelance writing professional whose expertise covers a variety of areas, including patio and backyard furniture, landscaping and design. He regularly writes about Cedar Potting Bench and Potting Table.
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