Growing plants in containers enables gardeners to have plants in places that would otherwise be plant-less. Just like gardening in landscape beds, choosing a good growing medium is critical to the success growing plants in containers. The potting mix should be well aerated. The growing medium in containers tends to dry out quickly and needs to be watered more often than traditional gardens.
Plants in containers require more added nutrients depending on the growing medium chosen. Nutrients can be easily leached from the growing medium if the plants are water frequently. Depending on the how often the plants are watered, expect to have to fertilize the plants during the growing season. A 3- to 4-month slow-release fertilizer can be top-dressed on the surface of the growing medium to ensure the plants receive a steady nutrient supply.
Plants in containers require more added nutrients depending on the growing medium chosen. Nutrients can be easily leached from the growing medium if the plants are water frequently. Depending on the how often the plants are watered, expect to have to fertilize the plants during the growing season. A 3- to 4-month slow-release fertilizer can be top-dressed on the surface of the growing medium to ensure the plants receive a steady nutrient supply.
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| The growing medium in containers tends to dry out quickly and needs to be watered more often than traditional gardens. |
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