The best time to plant bulbs in northern gardens, in zone 4, for example, is when temps are below 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees celsius). So the middle of October may be a good time to plant. Typically you’re aiming to plant 6-8 weeks before the ground freezes. Further south,...
As long as you provide adequate growing conditions, your potted perennials should not give you many problems. The following are the top 25 perennials you can grow in containers. You can mix and match perennials to suit your needs and select the ones that work best for you. 1. Aster Asters...
Plant mums in the ground at the same depth that it was grown at in the pot. Water can gather around the base and rot the stems if planted too low. Water and keep it evenly moist. If you are growing mums in pots, they will be dry in no time, and you must keep them moist; when...
water them at least once daily, especially in warm, sunny weather. As it cools down, you’ll need to water less, but be sure the plants stay moist until they go into the ground.