I generally use the gritty mix from Bonsai Jack, however, I also frequently use pumice in glass containers. The pumice tends to look a little cleaner in the glass.PinGasteria ‘Marble' Adding larger materials to the bottom is a way that people frequently “add drainage” to a pot. ...
Fairy gardens allow the space for magical creatures of all kinds to find their way into your home or garden. Best of all, there are as many ways to make a fairy garden as there are ways to enjoy these sweet, whimsical creations. They can be as small as a teacup or as large as a ...
You can also try bonsai weeping trees, such as this Scots pine. Be warned, however, that you'll have to "go Jaws" and get a "bigger container," at least 18 inches in each dimension, with bigger being better. You'll also have to prune the trees yearly to keep them from growing ...
Once trees come to maturity, they will continue to bear fruit for many years – this is when you start to make back your initial investment. With the products you harvest from the trees, you can do loads of things. With apples, you can sell them fresh to stores, sell them at a farme...
Bonsai pots Wooden containers Bowls Metal Baskets and many other possibilities. If there’s enough room, placing a plant saucer at the bottom of the metal cachepot can help protect the lower surface from spills. For cachepots with no drainage holes or ones you plan on putting on a wooden ...
What to Do in Winter Peter van Vuuren/ Istock Pots are particularly sensitive to freezing and thawing cycles, which can make plastic brittle and crack clay and even cement eventually. You can store potted perennials in an unheated garage or shed if temperatures stay between 32 and 40 degrees...