daylilies can be planted in pots any time of year, but planting in spring or fall allows the plants time to establishgood root systemsbefore flowering. If you live in an area with cold winters, then plant daylilies
Plant floating plants, such as water lilies, by placing the plants roots onto the pond's bed and covering the roots with small stones to anchor the plant. If the water is deep, place the plant into a heavy container and fill in around the plants roots with gravel, and simply lower the...
It is best not to water at night. If you water your plants too late in the day the foliage will tend to stay wet all night. Wet foliage at night makes a great breeding ground for disease. If your plant isn’t wilting and it’s after 6:30 at night you should be able to wait un...
Plants in containers will dry out much sooner and need watering more often. To determine when the plant needs watering, stick your finger down into the soil and if is dry water the plantthoroughly.Because frequent watering will wash the plant food out of the soil, and the plant will utilize...
Add a layer of mulch over the top of the soil to help protect the roots against freezing. In Many Cases, Clematis Grow Better In Pots! Pin Photo Credit: Instagram @thegentlemensbackyard Clematis can make a very happy potted plant with the right choices in plants, potting medium, and conta...
Over time, this plant will form large, tight grouping of foliage and flowers, and can grow up to 34 inches in height. You only need to divide the plants when they become overly compact or show signs of decline in growth. These tend to bloom after the tall bearded iris and are suitable...
Do you like the taste of basil in your dishes? Why not plant your own basil plant using pot containers? It’s easy and hassle-free.
settles. Plant Dutch iris bulbs at intervals of 4 to 6 inches apart or a maximum of eight bulbs per square foot to avoid the need to dig and divide more than once every few years. Bury your iris bulbs so that the root plate of the bulb is 5 inches beneath the surface of the soil...
Iris plants come in a variety of species, but one thing they all have in common is their unique bulb structure. Unlike typical bulbs, iris bulbs are actually modified underground stems called rhizomes. These horizontal rhizomes produce roots, which then anchor the plant in the soil and absorb ...