Many of the retractable awnings use a woven synthetic material which tends to have a somewhat longer life than most of the other awning materials. Year-round water and soil are a must in planter boxes, mandating even more careful selection of construction techniques. Daily watering is usually required in mid-summer. Many gardeners recommend that you plant one pot inside of a larger pot with moss or other water-retaining material to keep more constant moisture levels. Drip irrigation systems make deck gardening less of a watering chore.
Herb gardens are ideal for decks near kitchens.
Treating the wood deck after the climber has grown for a few years could be difficult without damaging the plant. Our decks will be in their full glory as company comes from out of town. We will try to assure our guests that not every summer morning allows for a leisurely breakfast in the sun. And if a bald eagle or heron flies overhead, we will have a ready opportunity to talk about the fragile environment, Hershel and his friends, and the Puget Sound population explosion. Inc. All Rights Reserved.