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Best plants for a shady porch
Tips for growing potted plants in shaded spaces such as a covered porch | ImpartingGrace.com Best plants to grow on a shady porch: these plants grow well in containers, even in deep shade.
How To Rejuvenate Worn Out Hanging Baskets And Potted Plants
Put life back into your worm out hanging baskets and potted plants. Tips on how to keep them looking good all summer long! #hangingbaskets #pottedplants #flowers #landscape #flower #soil #compost #oldworldgardenfarms #containergardening Don’t give up on those tired and worn out hanging baskets in late summer – replant or re-purpose them in your landscape to rejuvenate them!
Decorating with Indoor Plants, Plus Tips to Keep Them Alive
Wondering how to decorate with indoor plants when you have a tendency to not keep plants alive? Try these tips from a former black thumb who now has houseplants in almost every room! How to Decorate with Plants – How to keep plants alive – easy indoor plants Decorating with indoor plants can add warmth and style to your home, but how do you keep house plants alive? Follow these house plant tips!
what herbs grow well together? – companion planting herbs
what herbs grow well together – Planting herbs together is a step toward a flowering garden! what herbs grow well together-companion planting is matching your herbs’ preferred conditions,who can bloom together, and what to avoid.
How to Plant Pots – Tips for Container Gardening
How to Plant Pots – Tips for Container Gardening | Growing In The Garden #sponsored Learn how to plant pots with these 8 tips for container gardening and your containers will look great and thrive all season long.
Tips For Planting In Large Planters
Tips For Planting In Large Pots I am happy to share some tips for planting in large planters, by using less soil, and reducing the overall weight of the planter.
11 of the Best Tips For Growing Tomatoes In Containers (With Success)
These tips for how to grow tomatoes in containers are awesome! Lots of planting and growing ideas that will make sure your potted tomato plants produce lots of tomatoes this summer. #fromhousetohome #tomatoes #containergardening #gardeningtips #vegetablegarden #gardening Want to grow healthy, beautiful tomatoes in a small space? Growing tomatoes in containers is the answer! Get the scoop on the best way to grow tomatoes in pots for a bumper crop this summer. Growing Tomatoes In Containers Like a lot of people, my favorite vegetable to grow is tomatoes. They taste so much better from the garden than they do from the storeand if you grow them properly, you get a lot of tomatoes for your buck! However growing tomatoes can be a little frustrating since they are susceptible to disease that greatly reduces the number of tomatoes a plant produces. To get around that, I like to grow the plants in containersthat way you have more control over the conditions that could cause disease. You Might Also Like: Best Easy To Grow Herbs Keep reading to find out my 10 tips for growing tomatoes in containers. Choose The Right Variety of Tomato Look for disease resistant plants Because tomatoes are so popular with gardeners, it seems like there a million different varieties! Tomato breeders have come up with all kinds of different varieties that grow in different conditions. So make sure you get the kind that suits your environment. The one problem with tomato plants is that they are susceptible to a few different types of diseases that will affect how many tomatoes you will get from your plants. And the last thing you want after spending the time and effort to grow tomatoes is to not get any! Most plants (and seeds) will have the disease resistance letters on the label. These tell you which diseases that particular variety is less likely to contract. (But noote that even resistant varieties can still develop those diseasesthey are just less likely to contract them). Here is the list of disease resistance letters and what they stand for: V – Verticillium Wilt F – Fusarium Wilt ( two F’s indicate resistance to both races 1 and 2, three F’s indicate resistance to races 1, 2 and 3 ) N – Nematodes ASC – Alternaria Stem Canker TMV – Tobacco Mosaic Virus St – Stemphylium ( gray leaf spot ) SWV – Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus LB – Late Blight If you want to get more information on diseases, Clemson University has a great article on tomato diseases and disorders. The other consideration is whether you want a Determinate or Indeterminate variety of tomatoes. Determinate varieties tend to produce all of their tomatoes in a short period of time, and usually have more compact plants. These are great if you want to use your tomatoes for canning or making sauce. Indeterminate varieties produce tomatoes over an extended period of time and can grow very tall. I usually like to grow one plant of each typethat way I have lots of tomatoes for making tomato sauce and still get a bunch for using in salads. Choose a Large Container Choose a container that is at least 18? wide and tall*. If you have one that is 24? x 24?, that is even better. I have found that plastic planters work better than clayThe clay planters are just too heavy when they are filled with dirt and dry out really fast. Your tomatoes will do much better if you can keep them from getting too dried out! Wash The Container Well Wash the container, support and any drainage helpers Make sure that the container is washed well, especially if you used it for planting tomatoes last year. A lot of the tomato diseases get passed on from year to year in the containers, soil and supportso make sure you wash them well. I usually do a mixture of 1/4 cup bleach to a gallon of water. Use the regular chlorine type of bleachthe non-chlorine bleaches don’t kill bacteria as well. Make sure to wear gloves so that the bleach doesn’t burn your skin. Make Sure There Is Good Drainage Use broken pots or stones to provide drainage at the bottom of the container While tomatoes do like to be well watered, they don’t want to be soaking wet. So you need to make sure your container has good drainage. Make sure the containers have good drainage holes For whatever reason, the large plastic planters often have very small and very few drainage holes in the bottom of the container. Drill holes in the bottom of the container If yours is like this, you can use a drill to make some additional holes. Fill the bottom with stones or pieces of clay pots to make sure that the soil doesn’t block the holes. A layer of landscape fabric keeps the soil out of the bottom of the container I also like to add a layer of landscape fabric. This really prevents the soil from getting to the holes, and makes it easier to separate the stones/clay pieces from the dirt when you empty the container. Use The Right Soil Fill the container most of the way with soil Your standard planter’s mix soil is not what you want to use for growing tomatoes.triple mix (1/3 topsoil, 1/3 peat moss and 1/3 compost) will work much better for growing big, juicy tomatoes! Also make sure that you use new soilas with the containers, diseases can be passed on through the soil and you don’t want to take that chance. If you have grown any other plant that is affected by the same types of diseases as tomatoes (like peppers, potatoes, and Cosmos among others), they can pass the bacteria on to the tomato plants as well. Plant the Tomatoes Deep Plant the tomatoes deep To give the tomatoes extra plant strength, plant them deep in the soil, so that a lot of the stem is buried. Roots will grow all along the stem to give the plant more access to water. To prevent rot, remove any leaves that would be covered by the soil. Set Them In A Sunny Spot Make sure the tomato plants get at least 6 hours of sun a day Tomatoes need at least 6 hours of day to be successful. One of the great things about planting them in containers is that you can place them where you want to. Make sure to put them in a sunny location. Tomatoes are one of the few plants that really does want full suneven in the Southso the more sun the better! Support Them Well Provide support Even though the plants seem like they are really small when you first plant them, they will grow really fast. It is much easier to put the tomato supports in place now than after they have started to grow. The standard metal tomato cages that you can find at your local big box store will work for most determinate types of tomatoes. Extendable tomato cages work well for indeterminate tomatoes If you are growing indeterminate tomatoes, you may want to invest in tomato cages that can extend with the size of the plant*. Mulch The Soil Mulch* Spreading a layer of mulch over the top of the soil will give you an extra layer of protection in preventing the plant from getting dried outwhich is always helpful in growing healthy tomatoes! Water Them Consistently Don’t water the leaves As I’ve said before, tomatoes don’t like to dry outso make sure you keep them well watered. However, there a number of diseases that are more likely to happen if they have wet leaves, so water the soil and not the plant. Try A Tomato Crater Tomato Crater* This is one tip that I haven’t tried myselfyet. But I have heard great things about them. Installing a tomato crater around your tomato plants helps to keep the weeds down, funnels the water towards the roots, and prevents the soil from splashing up on the leaves and spreading disease. It sounds like a great idea to me, so I’ll be adding it to my tomato planting process this year. If you follow these tips, you should have great success growing tomatoes in containersand then you might need our post on what to do with so many tomatoes рџ™‚ Pin It So You Don’t Forget It! Have comments or questions on growing tomatoes in containers? Tell us in the section below. Sharing is caring! 5.8k 3
How To Care For Lavender Plants
Lavender is an easy-to-grow, drought tolerant herb with beautiful flowers used to make essential oils. No matter if you grow English, French or Spanish varieties, care is the same for all types. Learn how to grow lavender indoors or outdoors, in the garden or pots in this detailed lavender plant care guide. Includes tips for planting, watering, soil, pruning, propagation, bugs, growing from seed, harvesting, problems, what to do in winter, and more! #lavender #plantcare #herbs #plants #gardening From soil and planting, to sunlight, watering, propagating and pruning, learn all about how to care for lavender in this detailed lavender plant care guide.
How to Plant Pots – Tips for Container Gardening
How to Plant Pots – Tips for Container Gardening | Growing In The Garden Learn how to plant pots with these 8 tips for container gardening and your containers will look great and thrive all season long.
29 Awesome DIY Projects to Make Backyard and Patio More Fun
Place potted plants inside these buried pots for easy landscaping. From this season to the Fall, it’s a good time to enjoy the outdoors. Whether the backyard, porch and patio, they are all great place to spend happy time with your family and friends. Just think how cozy it is that play with your families or entertain guests in a beautiful yard or porch! Besides […]
When And How to Repot Houseplants
All you need to know about when and how to repot your indoor plants. | modandmint.com | #repotting #houseplants #plantcare #plants #indoorplants All houseplants need repotting occasionally to keep them healthy and thriving. Look at it as a spa treatment for your plants. Pamper them with fresh soil, inspect their roots, maybe do a little pruning, and move them to bigger pots if necessary.
How to Plant Pots – Tips for Container Gardening
How to Plant Pots – Tips for Container Gardening | Growing In The Garden #sponsored Learn how to plant pots with these 8 tips for container gardening and your containers will look great and thrive all season long.
13 Potted Plants That Repel Mosquitos
These potted plants that repel mosquitos are THE BEST! I’m so glad I found this list of potted plants that can help save my family and I from mosquito bites this summer. Now we can enjoy summer night without worry! Definitely pinning this for later! #plants #outdoors #gardening #gardeningideas This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more information.It’s summer time which means you’re probably getting bitten by mosquitos. Frankly they’re a bane to anyone during simmer as they can literally prevent you and your family from enjoying the beautiful weather outdoors on the patio or
How to Get Rid of Gnats in Plants
Having potted plants in your home, usually means that you’ll have to deal with a gnat infestation at some point. Learn how to get rid of gnats in plants with simple everyday remedies. Learn how to use simple remedies to get rid of gnats in plants. Use simple ingredients, like apple cider vinegar to get rid of gnats in your houseplants. With some simple pest control solutions, you can start enjoying your indoor plants again. #gnatsinplants #gnats #plants
How To Debug Plants Before Bringing Them Indoors
Debugging and cleaning potted plants before bringing them back inside is crucial. Follow these easy steps to bring outdoor plants inside without bugs. Debugging and cleaning potted plants before bringing them back inside is crucial. Follow these easy steps to bring outdoor plants inside without bugs.
How to Prune Pepper Plants for Maximum Yield
How to Prune Pepper Plants for Maximum Yield – our top tips. Should you prune or not? Debugging and cleaning potted plants before bringing them back inside is crucial. Follow these easy steps to bring outdoor plants inside without bugs.
Plants that keep bugs away
Debugging and cleaning potted plants before bringing them back inside is crucial. Follow these easy steps to bring outdoor plants inside without bugs.
Make DIY Moss Covered Pots With Living Paint
DIY Moss Pots For Home & Garden | SpaGoddess Apothecary – Click through to learn how to make moss pots for your home & garden. | eco friendly living diy | moss pot ideas | how to grow green moss pots | beautiful diy nature ideas | house plant ideas | diy plant decor ideas | diy plant decor tutorials | green living crafts | moss potted plants | moss pot centerpiece | diy plant pots recycled | how to make diy plant pots #diy #mosspot #houseplants Want to make some DIY Mossy Pots with us? It’s a pretty easy project, but very rewarding in a lush, green kind of way. We’re going to show you how to make living moss paint, and how to apply this living paint to terra cotta pots or garden ornaments, that will grow over time to become lush, verdant little ecosystems – like a living piece of art!
44 Inspiring Outdoor Potted Plant Entryway Ideas That Will Make Your Home Stunning
44 Inspiring Outdoor Potted Plant Entryway Ideas 65 25 Best Ideas About Potted Plants On Pinterest 7 44 Inspiring Outdoor Potted Plant Entryway Ideas That Will Make Your Home Stunning
13 Potted Plants That Repel Mosquitos
These potted plants that repel mosquitos are THE BEST! I’m so glad I found this list of potted plants that can help save my family and I from mosquito bites this summer. Now we can enjoy summer night without worry! Definitely pinning this for later! #plants #outdoors #gardening #gardens This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more information.It’s summer time which means you’re probably getting bitten by mosquitos. Frankly they’re a bane to anyone during simmer as they can literally prevent you and your family from enjoying the beautiful weather outdoors on the patio or
How to Plant in a Pot Without Drainage Holes
Borg collection and great planting tips via pistil nursery if your like me and like to make plant pots out of things that aren’t made to be plant pots. How to Plant in a Pot Without Drainage Holes If you’re using a pot without drainage holes, your plant will require different care and maintenance. Here’s how to plant in a pot without drainage holes.