Do certain plants not grow well in coco fiber containers?
Many types of plants grow well in coco liners but they also need more water normally. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/coconut-planter-liners.htm
How would you plant a leggy plant outdoors to grow to its best potential? Would you bury the stem? What do you think of the earth box? Is there anything that can be done for these poor plants. Thank you.
Leggy plants are normally the result of too little light. You should be able to grow it fine in these boxes. Though, depending on the type of plant, I would recommend placing it in a sheltered location until it becomes stronger. You can plant it deeper if you wish and place it in an area with more light.
Is it safe to plant flowers in wet potting soil (wet from rain)?
As long as the soil is not too wet or soggy and does not remain this way for too long, then this should be fine as you would normally water them anyway. I would, however, hold off on the watering until it dries some.
I live in a mobile home park in Albuquerque, NM. The intense late afternoon sun is difficult and I had hoped to plant a tree to help absorb the intensity on the house (faces WSW). BUT the space is limited and the roots of a tree might be disruptive to the street or the driveway next to me. So I am considering a container tree. Question: I would like to know what kind of tree to consider -- I would like the largest possible tree -- that could survive being contained. How large/deep would the container need to be? If you need more info to be of help, let me know. Thanks for being there to help with this question.
The following articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/how-to-grow-container-trees.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-trees-in-containers.htm
What flowers are good for hanging coconut liner pots?
Many flowers can go into coco liners. Whether or not the plant is good for putting into the liners is determined by, first and foremost, light; and after that, by the amount of water they will get. This article gives you a run down of different flowers and plants you can use in hanging baskets: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/hanging-basket-plants.htm
Here's some general infor on coconut liners: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/coconut-planter-liners.htm
I sprinkle used coffee grounds in my planters to boost nitrogen. What symptoms will the plants show if there is too much nitrogen in the soil? I end up using about as much as 6 tablespoons of coffee grounds 2-3 times per week.
Too much nitrogen typically shows up as flowering plants that have lots of green leaves but no blooms. It's almost impossible to create nitrogen toxicity. The amount of nitrogen contributed to the soil by coffee grounds is rather low, but it's all good. Check out this article on using coffee grounds in the garden : https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/coffee-grounds-gardening.htm
General suggestions are that the soil be steamed (in pressure cookers or by other means) or heated in oven or microwave to a temperature of about 175 *F. I wish to know if there are chemical methods available for soaking soil in their solutions for killing harmful bacteria/germs etc. - may be for bit longer time than one may think of. hsparekh
This article contains the information you're looking for: https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/GHGS-28.pdf