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1. What do you put in the bottom of a planter?
2. What can I plant on top of bulbs in pots?
3. Should I put rocks in the bottom of my potted plants?
4. What do you put in the bottom of a planter without drainage holes?
5. How do you keep potted plants from staining concrete?
6. What plants can be potted together?
7. Should I water bulbs in pots?
8. How often should you water potted bulbs?
9. What time of year should I plant bulbs?
10. What's the difference between potting soil and potting mix?
11. Can you reuse potting soil from last year?
12. Should you drill holes in flower pots?
13. Should a planter have holes in the bottom?
14. How do you improve drainage in potted plants?
15. Do outdoor pots need saucers?
16. Why is the water coming out of my plant Brown?
17. Why is the color of plant pots important?
18. How many plants should be in a planter?
19. Why are terracotta pots bad?

What do you put in the bottom of a planter?

If you have an especially big planter to fill, light, bulky materials are your best bet. Examples include plastic drink containers, milk jugs, crushed soda cans, foam packing materials and plastic or foam take-out containers.

What can I plant on top of bulbs in pots?

Plant your bigger bulbs, such as tulips and daffodils, deeper. Cover them with soil, then plant smaller bulbs, such as crocus, grape hyacinth, or snowdrops, directly above them.

Should I put rocks in the bottom of my potted plants?

In general, it's not necessary to put rocks in the bottom of plant pots. One rock to cover the drainage hole is enough – just enough so that the soil doesn't leach out of the bottom but water can flow freely through the pot. Putting rocks in plant pots doesn't aid drainage or improve air circulation.

What do you put in the bottom of a planter without drainage holes?

Some experts suggest using a layer of pebbles as a sort of drainage layer in those pots without drainage holes. This technique allows excess water to flow into the space with the pebbles, away from the the soil and therefore the roots of your plant.

How do you keep potted plants from staining concrete?

How do I keep my patio plant pots from staining?

1. To help prevent harm to our decks, patios and porches use pot feet, in addition to a small dish, under the container's drainage hole. ...
2. Use something called pot feet Aliases of pot risers & deck protectors…. ...
3. Marbles, gravel or pebbles can act as the barrier.

What plants can be potted together?

Most of the usual houseplant suspects such as philodendrons, scheffleras, peace lilies, etc., all tolerate or even like average light, humidity and water, so could all be combined in a pot. Throw in a dracaena for height and some coleus for color, and you've got an eye-catching arrangement.

Should I water bulbs in pots?

Although when you first plant up a container it may look skimpy the plants will soon grow and spread to fill out your pot. DON'T forget that plants in pots and containers need a considerable amount more watering than those in the garden. During really hot days water at least once a day.

How often should you water potted bulbs?

Make sure the potting soil is thoroughly soaked when you plant your bulbs and don't allow it to dry out as it can be difficult to rewet it properly. However, don't allow the pot to stand in a pool of water. Over the winter, check that soil in your pots is moist and water weekly - except when the soil is frozen.

What time of year should I plant bulbs?

Tulips, Daffodils, Fritillaria and all other spring flowering bulbs can be planted throughout September, October and November. Many types will perform perfectly well, even if planted well in to December but the trick is to get them in before the risk of frost, so that they can start producing roots.

What's the difference between potting soil and potting mix?

ANSWER: Potting soils and potting mixes are the same thing. Most potting materials do not actually have soil (sand/silt/clay) in them. Instead, they are blends of peat moss, vermiculite, perlite, sand, finely ground bark, etc. They are sometimes called potting mixes or potting media for that reason.

Can you reuse potting soil from last year?

With thoughtful handling, you can reuse potting soil in next year's containers, or use it to solve other gardening problems. ... Old potting soil need not be bone dry when you store it, but too much moisture can create cushy conditions for unwanted moldy microbes. Dry soil weighs less, too.

Should you drill holes in flower pots?

Potted plants need holes in their containers to allow drainage, which supports plant growth. ... Most plant pots include bottom drainage holes. If, however, you find one without bottom holes or you want to turn another kind of container into a plant pot, you can add drainage holes to it. A drill makes the job simple.

Should a planter have holes in the bottom?

A hole at the bottom of the container is critical.

Healthy roots mean healthier plants. So be sure there are holes for drainage. Shoreline plants love wet soil, so if the pot does not drain, consider using them.

How do you improve drainage in potted plants?

How to Improve Drainage in Potted Plants [5 UPDATED Strategies for 2020]

1. If you're using the soil add plenty of compost. ...
2. Improve the texture of the soil. ...
3. Choose the right container or planter. ...
4. Instead of the soil, use potting mix. ...
5. Drill Drainage Holes in your Container.

Do outdoor pots need saucers?

This week's gardening tips: Unless it's absolutely necessary, avoid placing saucers underneath outdoor container plants. Saucers full of water will keep the soil in the pots too wet, an unhealthy condition for most plants. In addition, saucers full of water provide breeding sites for mosquitoes.

Why is the water coming out of my plant Brown?

The brown water may not be anything to be concerned about. The water that drains through the container can be the result of the organic components in the soil mix. However the droopiness of the plant could be a problem. ... Over-watering can result in the roots rotting followed by wilting of the plant.

Why is the color of plant pots important?

The color of plant pots is important because it can play a role in how much heat the pots will retain. Dark-colored pots will absorb more sunlight and retain heat longer than light-colored ones.

How many plants should be in a planter?

Traditional planting is when you allow enough room between plants that the planter looks full after 2 to 3 weeks of additional growth. Generally I would use 3 or maybe 4 plants in 10 or 12-inch planters, 4 to 6 plants in a 14 to 16-inch planter and Six to 8 plants in an 16 to 20-inch planter and so on.

Why are terracotta pots bad?

The biggest concern regarding terracotta pots is their susceptibility to frost damage. Terracotta pots are vulnerable to changes in temperature and freezing snow. If you are using terracotta for outdoor gardening in cold temperatures, the pot may break or crack due to weather.