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Easy & Attractive Indoor Planter

Planterlady — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:23:17 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:23 pm (GMT 0)

Just looking for something to add color to your indoor décor this winter, Kalanchoe is one of the most popular potted plants. It is easy to find in garden centers and nurseries, and provides brilliant color together with bright green leaves. It is fairly hardy and requires little water, regular watering however will ensure regular blooming.

Large Bloom Containers

Planterlady — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:44:58 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:44 pm (GMT 0)

Why did those large garden planters look so good this past season, one reason is the incorporation of Controlled Release Fertilizer or Time Release Fertilizer. It comes in pellets and is an improved version of Slow Release Fertilizer in that it is released based on soil temperature itself, more exact than Slow Release Fertilizer.

Gaura, Phlox & Petunia ( photo / image / picture from Planterlady's Garden )

Keep Planters Looking Good

Planterlady — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:44:10 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:44 pm (GMT 0)

One way to keep your planters looking good for a longer period is, of course, to prune and pinch back as required during the season. Protect them from the heavy Fall winds by moving them closer to walls and buildings for added protection. They will look better longer.

Containers for Cool Weather

Planterlady — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:48:11 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:48 pm (GMT 0)

There are many annuals that still look good and will last well past the first frost in your planters and containers. They change dimension with the first fall of snow. The best ones to try are Pansies, Violas, Dianthus and Oranmental Kale and Cabbage, each has it own form and height for a beautiful container.

Plant Sale Time

Planterlady — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:54:59 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:54 pm (GMT 0)

This is the time of year for local plant sales. Take some of those wonderful container plants and split them up for your donation, or replace one of the plants for something new for the Season. Everyone loves seeing what everyone else is growing and you are supporting a worthy cause along the way.

Purple Sage ( photo / image / picture from Planterlady's Garden )

Garden Planter Trio

Planterlady — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:34:37 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:34 pm (GMT 0)

Use three garden pots or planters to create a beautiful display or just use one container for all – both suggestions work so well. If you don’t have any very large planters or urns three small pots will do. Plant Superbells (calibrachoa) in one pot, with Heuchera or coral bells in the second one and complete with Diascia.

Trple Crown - Proven Winners ( photo / image / picture from Planterlady's Garden )

Spring Bulb Planters

Planterlady — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:33:50 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:33 pm (GMT 0)

Now is the time to pot up some spring flowering bulbs in your planters for indoor color during the Winter season. Place the containers in a cool, dark place, until you can see new growth emerging from the soil, and then move them to a bright window to enjoy.

Container Foliage Combination

Planterlady — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:28:53 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:28 pm (GMT 0)

It is always fun to try a couple of new container combinations in the Fall – here is one that is very attractive and adds interest to any setting. In your 14” pot, plant a Black Scallop Ajuga together with Helen’s Blush Euphorbia and Key Lime Pie Heuchera. Simple and unique.

Greek Goddess - Proven Winners ( photo / image / picture from Planterlady's Garden )

Outdoor Containers For Fall

Planterlady — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:44:05 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:44 pm (GMT 0)

Now is the time to enjoy all those brilliant colors that only the Fall season can inspire. Start with Black Eyed Susan, Flowering Kale and then complete your Planter with an ornamental grass. Simple and so attractive.

Over Wintering Mandevilla

Planterlady — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:25:03 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:25 pm (GMT 0)

Yes, we are now talking about over wintering – time to think about getting the containers and planters ready for a cooler (cold) season. For the Mandevilla, just cut off the vines to a manageable length. Keep the plant in its pot and water sparingly for the winter, don’t fertilize until ready to place outdoors in the Spring again.

Mandevilla Plant ( photo / image / picture from Planterlady's Garden )

Garden Planters with Gaura

Planterlady — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:41:03 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 1:41 pm (GMT 0)

Now that summer is fading, the Gaura in our garden planters is going strong. The slender stems float over the garden container and extend out like wands in the breeze. It thrives in full sun and adds movement and grace to those garden pots, urns and window boxes.

Proven Winners ( photo / image / picture from Planterlady's Garden )

Fresh Fall Container Additions

Planterlady — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:59:26 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:59 pm (GMT 0)

To keep garden planters and containers fresh looking into the Fall season, just add a branch of bittersweet to the pot, or perhaps a cluster of red maple leaves or even a tall corn stock . You are now up to date and in keeping with the changing seasons.

Herb Cubes the Answer

Planterlady — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:38:54 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:38 pm (GMT 0)

What to do with all those herbs that we have grown so successfully over the summer – you can only make so much bruchetta and mint tea! Just take a few minutes and chop up the herbs, place in cube containers and fill with water with touch of oil. Then freeze, place the cubes in storage bags. They will be ready and easily accessible when needed

Purple Sage - Proven Winners ( photo / image / picture from Planterlady's Garden )

Fall Container Plant Ideas

Planterlady — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:13:58 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:13 pm (GMT 0)

Fall color schemes usually include vibrant oranges, deep golds and rich reds. Mums are always the usual standby, however carex grasses, pansies, ornamental kales, snapdragons, heuchera (Coral Bells) and veggies such as beets and Swiss chard make great Fall containers.

Proven Winners ( photo / image / picture from Planterlady's Garden )

Bold Bergenia in Your Planters

Planterlady — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:44:26 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 1:44 pm (GMT 0)

One of the favorite plants for containers in the Bergenia – it is hardy to zone 3 and a strong grower providing a very bold element in the design of your garden planters and flower pots. They seem to thrive in containers and in some areas can survive over winter.

Park Seed Co. ( photo / image / picture from Planterlady's Garden )

Harvesting Your Container Bounty

Planterlady — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:49:57 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 1:49 pm (GMT 0)

For the greatest amount of enjoyment from a container garden, harvest the vegetables at their peak of maturity when a vegetable’s full flavor has developed. This will yield the most pleasure for all that hard work – excellent taste of vine-ripened tomatoes, tender green beans and of course flavorful lettuce.

New Idea – Growing Peas in a Container

Planterlady — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:11:11 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 3:11 pm (GMT 0)

Peas are a great crop to grow in containers but not usually recommended because of the amount of space they take up. Now anyone can grow a delectable crop of garden peas, no matter where you live or how much space you have. Burpee’s Petite Pea plants are only 10"" tall, produce as many full-sized 3"" pods as a larger plant and can be grown in a space as small as an 8"" diameter pot with no support. Here is a great idea for next year’s vegetable garden

Large Garden Pots for Bulbs

Planterlady — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:45:39 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:45 pm (GMT 0)

Amaryllis Group ( photo / image / picture from Planterlady's Garden )

There are so many choices in planters and containers, however, for bulbs on the patio or deck, be sure to select ones that are at least 16 inches in diameter for impressive color. How deep the pots and garden planters are depends on the size and type of bulb you wish to plant. Oh yes, be sure they have drainage holes in them as well.

Sunshine in a Pot

Planterlady — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:10:36 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:10 pm (GMT 0)

The Pacino Cola creates a wonderful abundance of brilliant 5-6 inch flowers with golden yellow petals and dark centers. These dwarf plants can be grown in a garden pot, containers, or of course in the garden. They are perfect for cutting for indoor arrangements too.

Pacino Cola - Vesys ( photo / image / picture from Planterlady's Garden )

Water Planters in the Morning

Planterlady — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:32:44 -0400

Author: Planterlady
Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 4:32 pm (GMT 0)

Watering during the early morning on calm days is the best way to use water – there is less evaporation. During the day the water does evaporate and reduces the chance of disease and attracting insects. Water deep before the heat of the day.