When you visit a nursery you might be seduced by the colorful, pre-planted annuals displayed in pots and baskets. Or you could create your own mixed container for an easy, fun and often money-savin…
Have you ever gone to the grocery store for, say, milk, and left with a cartful of impulse buys? Well, I visited a couple of nurseries last week in search of one specific plant and left with nearly everything except that plant, which both retailers had sold out.
Those thoughtfully planted pots and baskets are often created by talented garden center workers, sometimes following recipes provided by the plants’ wholesale nursery growers. They’re a great option if you’re looking for instant gratification, which, if I’m being honest, I often am. You’ll need to consider the mature sizes and aesthetic coordination of the plants you combine in a planter, and ensure they all have the same watering and sunlight requirements.
Instead, use a prepared potting mix that’s formulated for the types of plants you’re growing. Or make your own by combining:• A slow-release, balanced fertilizer Surround the thriller with fillers, which are shorter plants that will spread to fill in the space between the thriller and spillers.
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