Spring Bulbs In Container Gardens
Plant bulbs in groups of at least three using the same colors for a dramatic effect. If planting tulips, remember that you can plant for early, midseason and late blooms. Plant the bulbs in individual holes. The planting depth depends on the size ... [... more]
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Shady Container Gardening
Begonias come in an astounding variety of flower and leaf color and shapes. The common begonia is generally used as an annual, but will grow for a while in the house if it finds conditions to its liking. Generally, this means near a window that ... [... more]
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Beautify Problem Spots With Planters
Another approach that will help beautify an ugly wall or fence is using the "Vines of Summer" approach that Thomas Jefferson used at Monticello all the way back in 1812, when he planted white, scarlet, crimson, and purple flowering "Arbor ... [... more]
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Choosing Which Strawberries To Grow
The Everbearing strawberry types are much more adaptable to shorter days and cooler temperatures. Double Cropping everbearing strawberries produce one main Spring/Summer crop and then a smaller crop in the Fall. Day Neutral everbearing ... [... more]
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Planting A Strawberry Tower
Next, determine the shape(s) of pots you would like and how many tiers. Strawberries only need about four to six inches of soil for their roots so shallow bowls will work, as will the more commonly shaped conical pots. A relatively inexpensive ... [... more]
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Growing Black-Eyed Susan Vines In Containers
Thunbergia is generally thought of as an annual, but it is really a tender perennial, so it is quite acceptable to plant seeds or small plants in containers and winter over indoors. In the summer months, this plant thrives in morning sun and ... [... more]
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Container Care
In cold climates, don’t leave containers outside during the winter if you can at all help it. Store your empty containers in a warm, dry place until it’s time for planting. If the container is too large to be moved, or you don’t have a good ... [... more]
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Whiteflies
Whiteflies prefer to feed on the new growth, on the underside of tender leaves that are easy prey. A population of these insects can undo all your good gardening in a relatively short time. What they lose in size, they make up in number! The ... [... more]
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Plants Disliked By Deer
The following is a list of plants generally ignored by deer, though I do admit that deer can be contrary, and once in 10 years, the deer in our neighborhood snipped the flowertops off a dozen bright red tulips. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was ... [... more]
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Containers And Soil For A Container Tree
Hanging planters are great for lush trailing flowers,ferns, and other "normal" houseplants, but there are so many other things that you can grow. Herbs and cherry tomatoes come to mind. Be sure to securely mount the bracket that holds the ... [... more]
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Container Garden Containers - Plastic
When buying a plastic pot for your container garden, make sure it has good drain holes in the bottom or lower sides to let out excess water. You don't want the dirt to escape, but you want to make sure the roots of your plant won't be sitting in ... [... more]
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Dead Nettle Or Lamia Great Plants
Dead nettle has very attractive flowers in the spring and periodically through summer and fall, depending on its situation. When the placeis to its liking---a bit of sun a bit of shade with good watering and drainage---it will pop clusters of ... [... more]
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