Then, add shredded paper (e.g., newspaper). Fill up one-half to three-quarters of the space. In the middle of the container, add a “slow-release” hard fertilizer (e.g., Osmicote) to provide the plant with food. It will last 3 to 4 months, usually into the middle of the gard...
Plant pots usually come in pale greens and earthen browns and can be aesthetically unappealing. Grime and mold can also take hold on a plastic plant pot and make it even less attractive. Luckily, it's very easy to clean and paint plastic plant pots. Using only a few materials from around...
See our advice on growing and caring for lupins in the UK. From when to plant lupins to their flowering times, we have you covered.
First, put down your plant pots where they will be when you’re done so you can ensure all the tubing is the proper size to get water to where it needs to be. You will have to redo this part later if you change the number of plants or how they are positioned. That’s not a hu...
The roots should not be submerged in the solution, but rather it should be added to a level where it will wick up through the media to surround the roots. The basic rule of thumb is to fill the container about 1/3 of solution, but if the container is exceptionally large or the roots...
Learn how to sow, plant and grow beetroot in the garden in containers. Everything you need to know about planting, growing and harvesting these beet seeds. I show you how with step-by-step instructions and my own photos.
This method takes longer, but is much easier to do in large quantities. Select a leaffor cutting. Pick a healthy leaf near the top of your plant (or towards the outside, if your succulent grows out rather than up, as in a rosette). Cut the leaf where it meets the stem with a cle...
To Paint Plastic Plant Pots you will need –Plastic pots. I actually have two of each size – one for the plant with all the earth to sit in and one to decorate.. that way, if the plant needs repotting or soemthing else doing to it, I can separate the painted plant pot without ...
Fill with compost. Plant your seeds. Your wellies can either be free standing or hung up! The kids will also adore theseGrass Heads. Super fun, quirky and EASY to make. Love love love. Also, if you are looking for “Back to School” ideas for later in the summer. Take a look at ...
4. How to Plant a Flower with Potted Plants Potted plants make it easy to create a garden. If you simply don't have time to prepare the soil and nurture seeds or bulbs, you can simple transfer flowers from pots to plots. You just have to be gentle, so you don't disrupt the roots...