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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 20, 2022
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    Some plants can handle it, some cannot. There are, also, many other factors at play, such as how long it has been planted, if it is already stressed and how badly.

    If you know that the soil is a better fit, then it may be best to do so. Unfortunately, without knowing much about the plant, or situation, I am unable to say whether this is the best move or not.

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    June 13, 2022
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    I'm not familiar with that type of container, but if the first bottom really has no way for water to escape, you can add about five holes spaced out along the bottom. Make each hole about 3/8 of an inch wide.

    Here is info on the moisture crystals:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/water-crystals-in-potting-soil.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    July 21, 2022
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    This article has some ideas for planting in a birdbath, such as using succulents, which have shallow roots. When watering, don't overdo. But since concrete is porous, the water should eventually seep out.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/birdbath-planter.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    August 5, 2022
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    There should be three pieces. The reservoir for water below, the chamber on top for soil and plants, and a screen that separates the two chambers. Is the plastic insert you have what separates the two?

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/what-are-self-watering-pots.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    July 26, 2022
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    There is a nifty substance- diatomaceous earth- that would work wonders, here!

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/search?q=diotomacious%20earth

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    Shajara on
    August 1, 2022
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    I can suggest a better long-term solution which is the use of a pebble tray under your plants. Line the trays with waterproof material, add a layer of gravel, and place the pots on top. Keep the gravel moist.

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    GKH_Susan on
    August 22, 2023
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    Yes, but those are shrubs, so you will need large pots, i.e., large enough to contain the rootball with a couple inches more. Also, when you dig them up, try to get as much of the rootball as possible. And realize that moving them to containers means the roots are less protected in winter. The rule of thumb is that plants in a container should be hardy at least two more zones. For example, if a plant is hardy to zone 4, and your location's hardiness is zone 6, it should do OK over winter. However, when I look up your zone, I am getting 1a, which I doubt is warm enough for any of those shrubs in a container. I've included information about Canadian hardiness zones below.

    You can move them to a sheltered area, such as a garage or basement, for the winter. Azaleas in particular are only hardy to about USDA zone 6.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/are-canada-zones-similar-to-us.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    September 4, 2023
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    Unfortunately, you may be looking at the paint option to change the color of the terracotta. Here is some more information on terracotta pots:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/using-terracotta-plant-pots.htm

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