After replanting into the container, a day later the plant started to face downwards like it was dying. What should I do? Can it be revived or maybe it's lacking something?
This could also be attributed to stress from repotting, which is common and should clear on its own once it adjusts. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/repotting-stress-treatment.htm
There can be different reasons for this, depending on the type of plant.
Some plants prefer to be more root bound in a pot and may not have needed repotting.
A good guideline for repotting is to only go up 1 size in pots. If it was in a 6" pot, then use a 7 or 8" pot.
Most plants require a well draining potting soil, though some plants may need more specific soils.
If the pot is to large for a plant, they can become to soggy from excess water and the plant can die from root rot.
Make sure the soil is well draining.
Most common houseplants should be watered when the top inch or so of soil is dry.
If you think you used to large of a container, try gently removing the plant and repotting into a suitable size pot.
Allow the excess water to drain.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/learn-more-about-repotting-houseplants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/repotting-a-large-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/repotting-a-large-plant.htm
I am trying to find out if mixing a wandering jew plant in with a ground ivy is a good idea or not. The ground ivy is the common English Ivy, and is in a large planter. Thanks so much! Best Regards, James Crissen
I would not recommend planting these two plants together. Though the light conditions for both are the same, watering conditions are not.
English Ivy prefer to remain slightly on the dry side, Wandering Jew plants need a consistent moisture level.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ivy/indoor-ivy-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/wandering-jew/growing-wandering-jew-plants.htm
Perhaps you could find a basket that you could tuck 2 separate pots together.
This may give you the appearance of both plants enjoying the same container.
I have cut down my bamboos and now want to clear the pots for reuse. The bamboo roots are extremely strongly intertwined and I am unable to clear the pots using hand tools. My thoughts to seal off the top of the container and allow the roots to die over the coming year. The local garden supplier has suggested dousing them with a strong solution of bleach first? Do you have any thoughts? Regards John
I would not suggest using any bleach or other chemical in the pot. They can eat through the clay of the pot and destroy it, and chemicals could spill out of the container.
I would suggest using a small hand saw to cut through the tangle of roots. You should then be able to lift out the soil and roots in smaller sections.
Is there a danger of toxic leakage from using non food grade containers?
This is a pretty hotly debated topic, and depending upon who you ask, you're going to find pretty strong opinions for both sides. My opinion, however, and the opinion of many scientists, is that it's not a problem. Plastic is everywhere in our lives, and we all come into contact with non-food-grade plastic more often than we're even aware. One of the big concerns is, of course, BPA, but the scientific consensus seems to be that BPA is too big to pass easily through the cell walls of plants.
This article goes into more depth about gardening with plastic:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/growing-plants-in-plastic-pots.htm
I am trying container gardening for the first time. I took plastic 55 gallon drums, split them lengthwise, put multiple drain holes covered with screen on the bottom, sat them up off the ground on cinder blocks and filled with Kellogg outdoor potting mix. My bedding plants, tomatoes, peppers, etc, are doing fine, but seed seem to be taking a long time and are not healthy, any suggestions????
Make sure you are adequately watering your plants. Consistent moisture levels.
Avoid roots drying out or sitting in soggy soil.
The links below will help you with care requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-pots-containers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/growing-peppers-container.htm
I garden in raised beds and containers. I have already planted, but I noticed I didactic see any worms. What kind of fertilizer do I need, and hoe do I use it?
Are you growing vegetables?
Here are some links with care and growing information for vegetables.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/raised-vegetable-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/designing-your-container-vegetable-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/fertilizer-options-for-your-vegetable-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/best-times-to-apply-fertilizer.htm
Can I plant a crepe Myrtle in a large pot in Oklahoma and leave it out in the winter
This article will help you.