There are additives that can be added to the soil to help it retain more moisture. These can be helpful in long dry summers. If you do incorporate these additives be careful that you don’t over-water in spring when the pots are drying out less quickly, something I learned the hard way...
One of the best dwarf sunflowers to grow,is fast growing and bears masses of large yellow flowerheads. It's a perfect sunflower for pots and fun for children to grow. H x S:35cm x 35cm Buy sunflower 'Choco Sun' from Thompson & Morgan ...
For indoor spinach planting, start spinach in late winter and then successively. Make sure it gets 4-6 hours of sunlight (it’s possible if you have a big south-facing window, or to supplement it, place it for 12 hours under grow lights daily). This makes it a year-round crop, irres...
they have deep roots which need to be completely dug out to stop the weeds growing back. Bindweed and ground elder are some of the most difficult weeds to dig out by hand, as they develop extensive underground root systems and will grow back if any portion of root is left in the soil...
Remember though, that when you are growing plants in pots or planters, that those plants are much more dependent on you to provide their necessities in life. They are in a limited amount of soil, with their roots restricted, and exposed to the elements far more than if they were field gr...
Over-wintering Chrysanthemums in Pots I'm in a situation where we had invested in a large number of potted mums this fall, and am now not quite sure as to the best method of preparing them for winter. I have been told that one may store the plants after they dry out for the entire...
fall is an excellent planting time—even better than spring. Many nurseries dig bare-root plants in the fall, sell some, and store the remainder through winter. Such plants are fresher in the fall, and the selection is better. Here’s everything you need to know about choosing and planting...
are hardened off and planted out of doors when the weather is warm and settled. In fall they are lifted from the beds and if desired may be potted and carried over winter in a temperature of 50-55 degrees, and in spring the shoots may be inserted as cuttings to provide plants for ...
Do Mums Come Back Every Year? Yes, if you plant a cold-hardy perennial that’s marked to withstand low temperatures, it will come back every year. Early spring is the best time to order and plant mums to give them time to grow strong roots, become well-established before winter, and ...
Chrysanthemums, also known as mums, are the star of fall gardens. They’re usually the last plant to bloom before frost, ushering your garden into the big sleep of winter with a last bang of color.