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 gardening season. Also, add a polymer in the middle of the container to attract and hold water. A p...
Knowinghow to water plantscorrectly andwhen to water plantscan be the trick to keeping them thriving for longer. 'In pots soil can dry out pretty quickly, especially in summer. That’s why you may need to water the plant frequently, up to every 2–3 days,' she adds. Using a moisture ...
How to grow plants in potsStephanie Choo
Rather than watering on a set schedule, check first to see if your plants need water. If your plant is in a pot, check the surface of the soil in the pot either by looking at it or touching it with your finger. Wet soil will be dark in color while dry soil will be lighter in c...
It can be tempting to plant mums closely together. Smaller, spring mums don’t seem to fill out a garden space as well. However, keep in mind that by fall, most properly planted mums will reach up to 3 feet in height and width. Like many perennials, mums will often become larger each...
In temperate climates, early spring is an ideal time to plant spinach as soon as the soil is workable. Second sowing can be done in the fall, about six weeks before the first predicted frost. A late fall planting for an early spring harvest the next year is also a good practice. ...
Ten Fruit Trees You Can Grow in Pots (and How to Plant Them)1. Avocado TreesAvocado trees are a good option for growing in pots because you can use the seed from the fruit you eat. You’ll use three or four toothpicks to suspend the pit with the pointy side down in a glass of ...
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...
The end of summer is when mums really hit their stride. Learn the best way to grow mums, whether as annuals or perennials, and find out how to care for them.