If your potted bulbs are outside, you may need to protect them from getting too wet in the winter. During extended wet periods, cover the pots or move them to a sheltered spot. Bulbs that stay too wet for too long, especially tulips, will die. Don’t water when the soilRead More →
Storing Terracotta or Clay Containers for Winter Terracotta or clay pots cannot be stored outdoors. Since they are porous and retain some moisture, they are prone to cracking because the moisture in them will freeze and expand several times over the course of the winter. How do you protect terracottaRead More →
The main trick is to water the plant normally, but after a few minutes, tip the planter sideways and drain out excess water. Double potting helps overcome the problem of no drainage holes in a planter. Grow the succulent in a pot liner or smaller container that can sit insideRead More →
A few hardy species, such as mandarins (Citrus reticulate), are hardy in USDA zones 8 through 11. When grafted onto sturdy rootstocks, citrus begin bearing fruit within two to three years of transplanting into the garden. Trees grown from seed require seven years or more before producing flowers and fruit.Read More →
Clematis performs best in large pots, especially if you live in a climate with chilly winters; the extra potting soil in a larger pot provides protection for the roots. Nearly any pot with a drainage hole is fine, but a ceramic or clay pot is likely to crack in freezingRead More →
Terracottas porous nature allows for air and water to move through the walls, preventing soil disease and root rot. Terracotta pots can be used for indoor plants and outdoor container gardening. Can you bottom water with terracotta? Bottom watering is best for small to medium sized plants that can beRead More →
POTS symptoms usually improve over time. Often, they’ll completely disappear as kids grow. If a clear and treatable cause is corrected, the symptoms are likely to go away more quickly. Does POTS shorten your life? Symptoms tend to be worse on standing or prolonged sitting and exacerbated by heat, food,Read More →
Perennials in pots will generally need to be watered more frequently than those in the garden, and may need water as often as once a day during hot periods in the summer. … Perennials are less cold-hardy when grown in containers, so there is a greater chance for injury. WhatRead More →
Uncoated copper cookware is highly toxic, but copper coated with tin or stainless steel is considered relatively safe cookware. … Tin is non-reactive and rarely toxic to humans, so it is a relatively safe coating for copper pans. Is tin or stainless steel better? Stainless is much more hard wearingRead More →
As a rule, your potted roses and rose trees should be kept in an environment above 25 degrees F, and ideally at 40 degrees, but not above 40-50 degrees or they will not go dormant. … In other words, a rose hardy in the ground to zone 3 will surviveRead More →