How do I water my container garden?
Remember: Low - Slow - Thorough!
Low. Water your plants low, at the roots, and not at the top where the pretty flowers are blooming.
Slow. Watering slow will help your plants drink up more. Turn your water pressure power down on your nozzle or spicket. If you notice water pooling at the surface, switch plants, and then come back.
Thorough. Let the water get deep into your planter. You can do this by watering slowly and moving from one planter to another to allow the water to seep deep into the soil, come back and give more slow water again and again when watering.
Daily. Daily watering for your pots is best because container gardens tend to dry out faster than plants in the ground. This is especially true for pots in Full Sun or on Windy Days. If you can't, don't worry about it and just try to water every other day.
Morning. Watering in the morning helps to keep your plants fresh all day long, and also decreases susceptibility to mold and diseases. If you can't water in the morning, no need to fret, the plants will be ok with midday watering as well!
Slow. Watering slow will help your plants drink up more. Turn your water pressure power down on your nozzle or spicket. If you notice water pooling at the surface, switch plants, and then come back.
Thorough. Let the water get deep into your planter. You can do this by watering slowly and moving from one planter to another to allow the water to seep deep into the soil, come back and give more slow water again and again when watering.
Daily. Daily watering for your pots is best because container gardens tend to dry out faster than plants in the ground. This is especially true for pots in Full Sun or on Windy Days. If you can't, don't worry about it and just try to water every other day.
Morning. Watering in the morning helps to keep your plants fresh all day long, and also decreases susceptibility to mold and diseases. If you can't water in the morning, no need to fret, the plants will be ok with midday watering as well!
Deadheading?
Deadheading means removing the old flower by pinching off the bloom. We will discuss your care preferences when it comes to deadheading when we have our consultation with you. We tend to make our pre-planted container gardens relatively low maintenance.
Do I need to fertilize my container gardens?
We add slow release fertilizer to your container gardens when we plant them. You are more than welcome to do additional fertilizing with a water-soluble fertilizer or we would suggest adding more slow release fertilizer to the container, this can be done right at the top of the dirt.
How long should my container garden last?
If your container garden has a large thrilling staple plant (such as an evergreen usually at the back of the container), these can last a few years when cared for properly. Usually, the fun pops of color in your container gardens are annuals and will last the season (or two).
In Middle Georgia, our early Spring containers will last through all of spring before fizzling out when that GA heat sets in late May/June. Summer container gardens will last until cooler fall/winter temperatures arrive. Fall containers will last all fall and may last through winter if planted with cold resistant plants, if not, they will last until the nightly temperatures get below 32 degrees. Winter containers can last through the winter season and spring, but usually costumers want to switch them because they want those fun spring colors ASAP!
In Middle Georgia, our early Spring containers will last through all of spring before fizzling out when that GA heat sets in late May/June. Summer container gardens will last until cooler fall/winter temperatures arrive. Fall containers will last all fall and may last through winter if planted with cold resistant plants, if not, they will last until the nightly temperatures get below 32 degrees. Winter containers can last through the winter season and spring, but usually costumers want to switch them because they want those fun spring colors ASAP!
My container looks really full, can all those plants live that close?
Yes! We are purposeful in our design and if your planter looks full from day one it will continue that look throughout the season. Those plants we used are suitable for container living and enjoy their neighbors.
My container looks a little empty, will the plants fill in the gaps?
Yes! We are purposeful in our design and if your planter looks a bit empty on day one, that's because we know those plants will GROW and need a little room to fill in. If after 4 weeks you're still unsure about the gaps in your planter, please contact us to come out and take a look!