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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    September 20, 2014
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    No. You may be able to save seeds to start next spring, but most wildflowers are annuals - that means they last one year only, the new generation comes from seeds - or if they are perennials, they require a period of dormancy and cold.

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    theficuswrangler on
    October 28, 2014
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    This article has lots of suggestions that I hope you'll find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/repelling-bad-bugs-with-plants.htm

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    Nikki on
    October 28, 2014
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    Water them until water comes out through the bottom (allow water coming out from the bottom to run out). The exact amount will vary depending on the size of the plant and its conditions. If your plant has dried out completely, the soil can actually repel the water. In this case, try letting water run over it for 5-10 minutes to rehydrate.

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    Nikki on
    December 29, 2014
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    Arborvitae is a common and good choice for containers. I would make sure that you choose a tree that can survive one growing zone lower than yours. Plants in containers experience weather more like zones one lower because they do not have as much protection from the cold for the roots as plants in the ground.

    These 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

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 12, 2015
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    A 6 inch pot is equal to about 1 quart or 32 ounces.

    Here is a link that explains nursery pot sizing.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/shop/nursery-containers.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    April 14, 2015
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    This article will help you:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/coconut-planter-liners.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    April 29, 2015
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    When it comes to containers, you can choose pots, wooden window boxes, half whiskey barrels, old tires or even an old wheelbarrow. The possibilities are endless. I do not know how many seeds you have in that packet (it's variable depending on the type of seed) but if you go with pots, you are going to need larger sized pots and more than one. As for how to plant the seed, your seed packet should give you directives on that. Oftentimes with wildflower seed you are directed to simply sprinkle it on the ground with a sprinkling of soil on top.

    What kind of wildflower mix do you have? This is something to think about, particularly if you are going to plant in traditional pots. When planting in pots it's best to plant wildflowers that do not exceed 18 inches tall. A mix containing tall sunflowers, for example, may not fit that bill.

    I hope that helps. For more information on wildflowers in containers, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/container-grown-wildflowers.htm

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