1 – Never fill a large container until it is in the right place. If you don’t believe me, try lifting a large container garden that is filled with plants and soil and you will understand. If you are dealing with a container that is naturally large or unwieldy, make sure it’s in the right place first before you attempt filling it.
2 – Never drown your plants. In order to avoid the overwatering mistake with your plants, make sure that all of your containers have plenty of drainage holes. You also want to know what all of the moisture requirements are for your plants, following them as closely as you possibly can. When you overwater, your leaves will begin to turn yellow, falling off, or your plants may no longer be able to stand up.
3 – Never underwater your plants. Most container gardens are going to need to be watered at least once daily in the summer time. Many plants, especially those that are in hanging planters or smaller containers are going to require even more watering since there is less soil present in order to hang on to the water. When you water, make sure that the plants are really soaked rather than simply giving them a sip.
4 – Don’t put too many plants in your pot. Make sure that you are considering each plant in terms of proportion when you are putting it in a container. If you put a bunch of short plants in a large container, then it may end up appearing stunted. If you are looking for a rule of thumb, you may want to have at least one plant that is as tall as the container is. You might also want to choose plants that spill out over the sides so that the plants do not all look stunted in the containers that you choose.
5 – Only buy healthy plants. You are going to want to buy your plants from a reputable nursery in your local area, and you should never buy plants that are weak or sickly. If you buy plants that are healthy, then you will have much greater results. And the best place to buy plants that are healthy and free of issues and pesticides is going to be a local nursery rather than a big box garden store.
If you cannot resist the prices that come with buying plants from the cheap big box stores, find ways to invest in container gardening on a budget. There are plenty of ways to save money buying plants. If you have to buy your plants from a big box store, buy them on the day they arrive in the store, before they have a chance to get sick or begin to die. This will give you the best possible chance of getting a relatively healthy plant, even though you are not buying it from the most reputable place.
Photo Credits: *Susie*
Originally posted 2009-07-30 05:51:31. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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