Container GardeningContainer gardening is popular, and it's here to stay!Some great ideas to help give you inspiration are:
The list can go on and on. Years ago, “container gardening” merely seemed to be a solution for those wishing to have gardens but were restricted due to very limited backyard space or because they were an apartment dweller, for instance. In these situations, a visually well placed and easily accessible container or two of annual plants were normally recommended. http://www.the-artistic-garden.com/designing-a-container-garden.html FertilizingPlants in containers will use up nutrients rather quickly. Because water drains rapidly from good quality potting soil, the fertilizer is slowly washed out as you water. Fertilize Often How Much Fertilizer? How Often To Fertilize? But you know what, even though I've read many articles stating that container plants need almost weekly feedings, I've not always found that to be the case. I've got some plants that have lived in containers for years, and I fertilize them once a month during the growing season. They are quite healthy and robust. You know ... I'm no specialist when it comes to fertlizer requirements, but I'll tell you, I do have years and years of experience with growing all kinds of plants in containers. I really think you just need to pay attention to what your plants look like and if they are or aren't flourishing. For more information please call the store at 519-426-3190 or drop by and see us at 652 Norfolk St. S., Simcoe, ON. Or send us an email.
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