Hardy Perennials That Survive Heat, Rain & Neglect in Containers

 

It is always good for a gardener to know the best plants for you to grow that matches your lifestyle.  If you don't have enough time to take care of a high maintenance plant, you should not waste your money on a plant you don't have time for.  However, there are plants that can tolerate neglect and those are you ones you should choose to grow.

The following video features perennials that can take the neglect.  It concentrates on container plants, but generally applies to all gardening methods and provides lots of good information.

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Why Are My Plant Leaves Yellow?

 

Photo source:  Birds and Blooms

"Are you seeing yellow leaves on plants? Learn the proper way to water and fertilize your indoor plants to prevent yellow leaves."  Comment from Birds and Blooms

Good information to know.

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Container Gardening Ideas

 

Photo Source:  Refugio Green You Tube Channel

Today I am sharing one of my favorite You Tube gardening channels.  It is always inspirational and has awesome landscaping ideas. 

The video I am sharing has 4 different ideas on how to use old containers in your garden.

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Tips for Repotting African Violets to Boost Their Blooms

 

Photo source:  Better Homes and Gardens

"African violets are long-lived plants that can grace houseplant collections for up to 50 years. However, repotting African violets (Saintpaulia ionantha) occasionally goes a long way toward keeping these plants healthy and blooming prolifically through the years. Signs that your violets need repotting include stunted growth, reduced flowering, pot-bound roots, and drooping leaves.

The following essential tips for repotting African violets will help you complete this task successfully so you can enjoy many more years with your plants."
 
Comments from Better Homes and Gardens

Know what plant needs are to stay healthy and beautiful.

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Perfect Time To Start Your Tomato Seeds Indoors

 

Photo source:  This Is My Garden

"If there is one task that gardeners often worry about more than any other in late winter, it’s trying to figure out when to start their tomato plants indoors from seed at just at the right time. Unfortunately, if you start your seeds indoors too early, it can create all kinds of issues.

Quite often, it forces gardeners to transplant their seedlings into larger containers. In addition, it becomes more and more difficult to get your plants the proper light, let alone find enough space indoors to keep the massive jungle of plants alive and well."  Comment from This Is My Garden

It is important to know when to plant your seeds.  I just plant them when I want to plant them, but don't always get good results.

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