I recommend spend little more on good durable plant containers or pots. Good quality pots will last longer in the weather and also a usually nice to look at.
Containers/pots I usually buy:
-Clay or terracota - this type wears well over time
- Molded hard plastic - this type is ok but the paint comes off in extreme weather unless it was baked on.
-Molded hard fiberglass - this is my preference because it lasts the longest and usually has a very appealing design.
Concrete - I like concrete pots too but they are heavy and dull.
Stay away from the really flimsy thin plastic containers or pots because they don't last very long and look cheap.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
BEST TIME TO BUY PLANTS
Best time to Buy Plants:
-Fall: this is when perennial plants go on sale, you might not get good selections but it is worth it. Also look in the back for sales of Stressed out perennial, it can be brought back to life next season. Be careful to notice the difference between stressed out and near death plants.
-End of the season for the plant: if you only have few months to enjoy it, at least you can save the seed for next season for annual plants.
-At the beginning of growing season: sometimes a store will have to much of some plants and might sell it for cheap and it can also be a plant the store uses to lure you in to buy others.
Few months after arrival to store: if plants have been there in the store for long time and don't sell well the store will sell them cheap.
-Fall: this is when perennial plants go on sale, you might not get good selections but it is worth it. Also look in the back for sales of Stressed out perennial, it can be brought back to life next season. Be careful to notice the difference between stressed out and near death plants.
-End of the season for the plant: if you only have few months to enjoy it, at least you can save the seed for next season for annual plants.
-At the beginning of growing season: sometimes a store will have to much of some plants and might sell it for cheap and it can also be a plant the store uses to lure you in to buy others.
Few months after arrival to store: if plants have been there in the store for long time and don't sell well the store will sell them cheap.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tip of the Day: Mulching is a good thing
Wood mulching your plants is a good thing in more ways than one.
1. Mulch keeps ground moist for plants and you can save water and $$.
2. Mulch minimizes weeds and unwanted plants.
3. Mulch brings nutrients to soil: decaying (breakdown) mulch involves sucking nitrogen from surrounding environment and nitrogen is good for plants.
4. Mulch is environmental friendly.
Cedar Mulch will be your best bet for termites and other pest control. Cedar mulch will have a slower decaying rate than other types of mulches therefore you don't have to replace it as often.
1. Mulch keeps ground moist for plants and you can save water and $$.
2. Mulch minimizes weeds and unwanted plants.
3. Mulch brings nutrients to soil: decaying (breakdown) mulch involves sucking nitrogen from surrounding environment and nitrogen is good for plants.
4. Mulch is environmental friendly.
Cedar Mulch will be your best bet for termites and other pest control. Cedar mulch will have a slower decaying rate than other types of mulches therefore you don't have to replace it as often.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Blooms of Morning Glory.
Blooms of Morning Glory in early morning are a breath taking sight. Morning Glory is such a durable plant and will grow nicely on lattice support or trellis.
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