Comments on: Got Container Gardening Questions?

By: Hector

Hector — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:31:33 +0000

Hi
I was reading you tips on how to make rabbit pellets into liquid fertilizer the only problem I have is how much rabbit pellets to how much water to let brew and is it distal water

Thank you

By: marianne

marianne — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:16:38 +0000

My cement planter with geraniums is no longer draining properly. I took out the old plants and replaced with new ones and new dirt, made sure drainage hole was not plugged and put gravel in the bottom of planter and underneath the planter to aid drainage. Still, the dirt is always moist even with no watering for days.
I’ve had these planters for years and the exact same one next to it is doing fine.
What do you think the problem is?

By: Gene Statler

Gene Statler — Tue, 03 May 2011 19:53:53 +0000

My container garden is not doing very well. I used 24 inch black drain pipe cut in half. I live in Fl where it is very hot. I have been watering every day. The temperature of the soil is 87, is this my problem? If I used shade cloth would that help? I my using fish fertilizer through my irrigation.

By: ray

ray — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:45:10 +0000

we have a terrace garden (essentially a conrete slab). so far we have japanese maples, hibiscus and clematis growing successfully in containers. we want to plant a cornus florida in a container. would it grow? would it flower? if this is not a good idea, what would be alternative, something that has pink flowers, fall color and a light, spreading branching habit.

thanks.

By: jdoom

jdoom — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:14:36 +0000

I live in Houston, which is subject to freezing temperatures in the winter. I have 2 large, almost immovable, containers on my full-sun, west facing deck. In the past I have planted braided hibiscus in the containers and they do great in the summer. They can take the heat and bloom all summer. However they die in the cold even if I cover them.

I am tired of wasting my money on the hibiscus every year and would like to know if anyone has suggestions for a blooming plant for my situation. Thank you in advance for your help.

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:28:06 +0000

I;have 2 variegated Privet Ligustrum sinensis “Variegatum” in pots. I live in zone 7. Will they survive the winter? Thank you!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:03:45 +0000

I’m a relatively new container gardener. What I’d like to know is what do I do now, October, to my containers and plants in them, to ensure their health during the coming winter and next season?

By: Elaine Tanner

Elaine Tanner — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:40:20 +0000

I live in Ohio and am interested in starting a fruit and veggie container garden. I would like to know which fruits and veggies do well in a 1 or 5 gallon container?

I have a small yard but a nice-sized balcony that gets a lot of sun.

I’ve been given and purchased seeds from various melons, meyer lemon, cabbage, collards, lettuce, green beans, etc.

Any guidance would be appreciated..

Thanks in advance.

By: madelaine cohen

madelaine cohen — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:29:30 +0000

I planted grass plants along with other perennials in containers this summer. I’d like to know the best method of keeping them for the winter. They are in plastic containers and I live in southern NJ.

By: louise waters

louise waters — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:45:33 +0000

At one time I had 2 very large white vinyl square containers with no drainage. They were great on looks and stood up very well always looking very stylish and never left marks on the cement entry way. I seem to remember they were from France the instructions said to put rocks on the bottom then a layer of towels and then the soil. I was so pleased because it seemed that everything I planted in those pots grew unbelievably well. Is this a good idea or was I just lucky? Is it possible to duplicate the instructions and expect the same or was it just the pot.