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reggieut on
April 29, 2021
77494Q.Leaves In Flower Pots And Hanging Baskets
I have plants that are potted in planters and also hanging baskets. The adjacent trees' leaves are blown by the wind and deposited into the planters and baskets. I've been cleaning out the leaves before I water so I make sure the plants' roots are able to receive the water and not be obstructed by the leaves. Should I not be doing this, but instead let the leaves remain there and decay over time and be used for compost? It seems like it would take a really long time for decay to happen. Thanks !
Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 29, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I would keep removing them. They would need to compost in a pile that gets warm enough to pasteurize the materials in order for it to be usable in container.
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April 30, 2021Q.How To Trim Theses Plants
Can you take the top off theses plants as they are getting to tall for my small garden on my balcony, if so how can it be done
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 3, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It's hard to say without a photo or name of the plant. This article may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/reviving-plants.htm
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May 7, 2021Q.How Do I Start A Garden On An Apartment Patio?
I would really like to start a patio garden but have no idea where to start. Do you have any ideas, suggestions, of referrals? Any information at all will be appreciated. Thank you so much, Pamela Cunningham
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 9, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Depending on what you grow, the amount of sunlight will be important. If there is little sun, go with shade plants like hosta, aucuba, Japanese maple, etc. If you have six hours of sun you can plant vegetables or full-sun flowers.
Here's our article for you. Hope this helps: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/an-urban-patio-garden.htm
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May 9, 2021Q.What All Do I Need For A Container Vegetable Garden?
What materials do I need for growing vegetables? What materials do I need to put in the buckets for nutrients and seed bed?
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GKH_Susan on
May 10, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Here's the info you need:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/designing-your-container-vegetable-garden.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
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May 9, 2021Q.Can You Give Me Some Advice On What To Grow In Very Large Pots.
It is a very exposed, windy and can get very cold in winter in the Dublin Mountains Ireland. Was thinking of Phormium jester or agapanthus.
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GKH_Susan on
May 10, 2021
Certified ExpertA.The jester may be too short and not withstand the cold. But a similar ornamental grass that is hardy would be superb.
Agapanthus and purple coneflower would be nice in one or more planters.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/agapanthus/companion-plants-for-agapanthus.htm
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May 10, 2021Q.With Large Garden Planters, Do I Have To Fill The Whole Thing With Soil Or Planting Compost Or Can I Half Fill It With Large Crock
or newspapers ? Fairly new to using very large pots !
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 13, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I think your best bet is to put the plant's container into the larger container on top of whatever lightweight filler you decide on. It could be a long time before your plant is ready to be transplanted to a large planter. Newspaper will get wet and heavy, so you may want to consider something lighter. You can fill the bottom 1/3 with crushed aluminum cans, milk jugs, or nonbiodegradable packing peanuts. Here's more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/using-styrofoam-in-containers.htmhttps://web.extension.illinois.edu/containergardening/soil.cfm
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May 17, 2021
01440Q.My Back Deck Gets Full Sun All Day. What Are Some Various Annuals Would Work In Flower Boxes?
I’d like to plant some herbs, etc though I really would love also, to have flowering annuals.
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GKH_Susan on
May 20, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Here are some annuals recommended for your zone 5.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/common-zone-5-annuals.htm
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