its a potted plant. watered properly. gave nutrients also. what to be done to reduce leaves turning brown and drying up. please help,
Two things come to mind. One is that it is sitting where the plant gets hit by the suns rays that have been amplified by the window glazing and thus the suns rays act like a magnifying glass and burn the foliage. The other is that the plant needs to be transplanted either into another and larger pot if an indoor plant or outside as soon as weather permits. The root system can become what is called Root Bound and thus does not take up the moisture or nutrients properly. When transplanted make sure the new pot has a drainage hole or holes in the bottom so that the excess water can escape. A pot without drainage holes in the bottom allows the water and nutrients to pond in the bottom of the pot and turn toxic. Has somewhat the same effects as over watering. Hope this helps you.
Must use beds, as ground is filled with 40 yr old bamboo roots, which are covered by a georgeous lawn.(can't use planter beds) In past four years (#1-2015) mild summer-my second in Dallas Fort Worth, got small yield. I seeded too few plants; had no problem with any bugs. Yr#2: hotter summer-more bugs, no harvest at all. What bugs and squirrels didn't eat, the sun destroyed. Same for years 3 and 4 --bugs and squirrels grew worse. Also, I find it very hard to keep soil healthy. All additives washed out by next rain or watering ---sometimes too much water. How to balance all this?
For outside, this can be quite difficult. You need plenty of dolomitic lime, wettable sulfur, and organic slow release feeds of your choice, since they will all be constantly washed out. You also need meters to test for soil pH, and EC (electrical conductivity) which will tell you how much nutrients are still in the soil.
You containers need to be VERY large and have plenty of drainage. Your size will depend on the plant in question, but generally a 15 gallon will grow anything that you need, foodwise. Paint them white for protection from heat.
This is a 'learn as you go' thing, and will require years of practice in container to nail it down. This method is worth the trouble if you have no other options, though.
I have bought metal hanging pots (no holes in the bottom) I was wondering what to put in them. Should I put a potted plant in it or can I put soil straight in with a seed?
You will want to plant them in a plastic pot that keeps the roots from touching the paint or metal. Depending on the type of metal, it can be toxic to the plant. The same goes for the type of paint. They are meant to house a container of a similar size as a decorative shell.
As far as what to plant... It is very difficult to get a size reference from a photo, but there are things that will grow in small containers, such as strawberries, miniature tomatoes (like the Tiny Tom variety) basil, and many other small herbs.
containers are about 12" in diameter and about 12" deep.
It depends on the plant. Many plants like to be repotted, once or twice per year, and many don't like to be moved ever once established. It is very plant specific.
These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/learn-more-about-repotting-houseplants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/repotting-a-large-plant.htm
I'm helping to try to save some tropical plants at my local pool. They were watered over the past 2 months by folks who didn't know anything about watering plants. Repotting is the only option left. My biggest concern is a HUGE ZZ plant, planted in a pot with NO self-watering reservoir. Do I destroy the home pot by cutting it up or have multiple folks to help loosen it and lift it out? Also, do I prepare the new soil with water and food prior to adding the plant to it's new home?
You will want to plant into a rich potting soil. There will be no need to mix extra nutrients, as transplanting will be quite hard on the plant. This means that it will not take up nutrients for a short while after transplant. If there is too much nutrients in the soil at this time, then you risk burning new roots and killing off the plants.
Your best option is a container only a few inches bigger on each side, and nothing too much bigger. This will make the problem worse. If you wish to put them back into the same container, then make sure to treat for infection with a fungicide prior to replanting.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
You will have to have multiple people help lift and pull in order to save the container.
This article will help you to repot a large plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/repotting-a-large-plant.htm
and maybe attract birds or insects. Birdbath is approx. 14 inches accross and water level barely 2 inches?
You are very limited in what will grow in these conditions. I'm not very familiar with the climate in your country, so you could be limited by that as well.
This article will help you to grow small container water gardens, which will apply to your situation, as well as offer some suggestions on what you can plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/water-plants/wgen/patio-water-gardens-and-plants.htm
I have a supply of 1Kg yogurt pots and was thinking of using them as flower pots. The pots are 12cm top diameter with 12cm depth. How many holes of what diameter to provide drainage should I provide in them?
There is no certain amount or diameter of the hole. Just be sure that they are a few cm apart from each other. The potting mix should be light and provide most of the drainage. The holes will allow water to flow out of the container. With the right mix, as little as two holes will allow for proper drainage, although I would recommend more than that. Some containers I see have their holes not on the bottom of the pot, but on the lower sides. This helps facilitate drainage in my opinion.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/propgen/containers-for-propagating.htm