One of the most important factors in getting plants off to a good start is watering. Overall, the best guidance is to water to the bottom of the roots and to keep the roots of new plants moist, not soggy or dry. Inserting a screwdriver into the soil will help with determining the moisture content…
Tag: Containers
Containers…Everything is a Container!
Just about any item can be a vessel for plants, from wash tubs to whiskey barrels to cast aside footware. All that is required is a side wall and a drain hole, which can be fabricated if need be. Once the imagination has run wild about what could be, it’s important to focus on fine…
Freshen Up Patio Planters
In midsummer, patio plants, window boxes and other containers can get a bit bedraggled looking. In order to help them look new and fresh again, consider the 5 R’s: Reduce – Trim out the growth that has become scraggly. Carefully cutting away the tissue that is wayward allows for sunlight penetration and air flow…