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April 30, 2017

4/30/2017

 
Did you know that the kind of planter you use for your flowers, fruits and veggies can affect the amount of water required to keep your plants hydrated?  Terra cotta planters, for instance, allow the soil to “breathe” but also pull moisture out of the soil.  When potting your plants, soak porous planters in water before planting seeds or plants in them.  Water-absorbent crystals from a gardening center can also be used to reduce water loss.  Plants in terra cotta pots require watering more frequently.

Have any polystyrene packing peanuts sitting around?  You can use them in the bottom third of your pot to lighten the overall weight, but do not use these if your plants have deep roots.  This also reduces the amount of soil needed, and thus water as well.

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