Our most frequently asked question, after "Is that a real plant?!", is "How do I plant something in one of these planters?" We realize that not everyone has a green-thumb, so we're here to help you out with planting something in your Wearable Planter. We've created a growing collec...
Plant Buddleia if you’re planning a wildlife garden. Choose a sunny site to plant your Buddleia where it has room for the arching branches to spread without interfering with neighbouring plants. Because the wood is rather brittle, it is wise to plant this shrub in a sheltered location to...
Plant Chinese cabbage in well-worked, well-drained but moisture-retentive soil rich in organic matter. Add aged compost to planting beds before planting and side-dress crops with compost again at midseason. Chinese cabbage prefers a soil pH of 6.5 to 7.5. ...
If you don’t have a tall plant when you can always raise your pot off the ground with old house bricks or decorative pot feet, or use steps in your garden to create interest and drama. (这可以通过使用高大的植物来实现。如果你没有一株高大的植物,你可以用旧砖或装饰花盆的脚把你的花盆抬...
When to plant onions Some onion varieties can be planted in autumn for an early summer harvest, but the bulbs may rot in heavy, wet soils. The best time to plant onion sets is in early to mid-spring. Onions need a rich, fertile neutral or alkaline soil in full sun. To prepare the ...
Also, excess water in the planter can transfer infection and pests to nearby plants. The general rule of thumb is to stick your finger into the soil. If it comes out wet, don’t water the plant. USE A FERTILISER Indoor plants generally grow in a small amount of soil. So, their ...
Step 3: Add the plant Dig a hole and plant your terrarium resident. It’s a good idea to snip off any leaves that aren’t at their peak as you won’t have easy access to the plant in the future. You may also need to give it a trim so it fits well in its new environment. P...
I am really excited to share something a bit different today…a post about how to raise black swallowtail butterflies! Our focus this year has been largely on adding butterfly-friendly plants to the garden, so we’re swimming in caterpillars. ...
Plant the old cast iron cauldron Create a beautiful vintage planter With vintage flowers and a cast iron cauldron Creating a blooming cast iron planter: Once tripod from logs of wood, chains and cast iron cauldron securely in place, it's time to plant the flowers in this new vintage planter...
How to do you plant flowers in a pot or container? What do you put in the bottom of your planter? How do you ensure drainage? I attended an outdoorcontainer gardeninglectureatThe Boston Flower and GardenShowand thought I’d share tips onhow to create a basic planter. ...