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Explore the art of container gardening with tips on plant selection, potting soil, planting techniques, watering, and care. Enhance your living space with beautiful containers and baskets. Discover how to create a vibrant and low-maintenance garden oasis, whether indoors or outdoors.
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“Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” – Luther Burbank
Beautiful Containers and Baskets Willard Bay Gardens www.willardbaygardens.com with images by www.provenwinners.com
Location of the Container • Lighting; Sun / Shade. • Easy to care for. • Hanging above. • Ground level. • Table top.
What Makes A Great Container? • Clay, Plastic, Cement, Ceramic, Wood, Metal, Old / New, Traditional, Modern, Tall / Low. • Is it the look you want? • Depth & width. • Soil volume. • Drainage.
Potting Soil Does Make A Difference • Soil less potting mixes; organic, loose, moisture holding. • Start with new, recycle the old. • Look and feel the potting soil before you buy the bag!
Choosing The Right Plants • Light requirements. • Upright, bushy, trailing. • Color combinations. • Cool & moist. • Hot & dry. • Heavy feeders. • Lots of trimming.
Planting Techniques • Soil level. • Plant depth. • Directing the plants. • Full but not crowded.
Watering and Feeding • Water daily? 70° every 3 days 80° every other day 90° every day 100°+ twice a day • Choose your method of feeding and follow through! • Liquid; weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. • Time release; twice.
Caring For These Beauties • Deadheading. • Trimming & Shaping. • Can you save these plants during the winter?