For larger planters, I recommend that you move it to its permanent (or overwintering) position before you begin. That’s because containers can get very heavy once you begin filling them. If you’re ready with your materials and bulbs, you can start by filling the bottom of the pot with...
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Bigger planters call for bigger plants. Use at least one eye catcher or “thriller”. Add intermediate or “filler” plants, then complete the picture with a trailing or “spiller” selection. This is the tried and true Thriller, Filler, Spiller recipe. It never fails. An example: A black...
Plants are more adaptable than people give them credit for. Even large growing plants can be used in containers when they are very young, transplanted to the ground when older. Many woody ornamentals make wonderful container plants as well as annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, and bulb...
There are plenty of ways to go vertical. You can go with railing planters, hanging baskets, wall planters, ladders, and much more. Don’t know what to plant in a kitchen garden like this? Pick vining plants like tomatoes, peas, squashes, and melons–they can be grown vertically. ...
For those lucky enough to have a large space to work with, the sky is the limit when it comes to decorating with plants. Think about hanging them from beams on the ceiling, use large plant stands as features, aliving wall, or create your own green room divider. Plants bring so much ...
Get free bread and chocolate from the Pacific Wharf factory tours.A loaf of good sour dough can be purchased for around $5. This is a great filling snack. Disneyland Halloween runs from mid September to October.The parks get more and more busy the closer you are to Halloween. If you wa...
I’m thinking this might be a good place for the fireplace in this corner of the yard. I’d love to make a circular brick pad for it to sit on and large enough for a few comfortable chairs. Well, I hope that this might give some food for thought in your gardens, and in this ev...
I water as prescribed filling the pot until it runs out the over flow. Not sure what is going on, I started seeds this year for the first time. Plants are starting to produce, but the leaves at the bottoms are starting to turn yellow again... E EarthBox® 0 points Hi Rick, We'...
Soil-less mixes are made from peat or peat-like materials, along with plant food and other additives. Though they dry out and lose nutrients quickly, they’re a good choice for annuals and for hanging baskets where weight is a concern. You can also find mixes for specific plants, such ...