rangerdanger
07-08-2005, 05:07 PM
Many things that vegatable & flower growers do are also good for pot.
Like mulching.
All plant sites should be prepped (existing soil amended/replaced with quality potting soil).
Now comes mulching.
Mulch is usually an organic compost made from forest products. There are a few that have plastic and/or nutrients added; don't buy those.
A 2" layer of mulch on top of the potting soil benefits plants in a number of ways.
-It protects the roots from sunlight.
-It conserves water.
-It adds trace nutrients to the soil.
And it's not too expensive. I just bought a bag that weighed almost more than I could carry, it cost 6 bux.
Like mulching.
All plant sites should be prepped (existing soil amended/replaced with quality potting soil).
Now comes mulching.
Mulch is usually an organic compost made from forest products. There are a few that have plastic and/or nutrients added; don't buy those.
A 2" layer of mulch on top of the potting soil benefits plants in a number of ways.
-It protects the roots from sunlight.
-It conserves water.
-It adds trace nutrients to the soil.
And it's not too expensive. I just bought a bag that weighed almost more than I could carry, it cost 6 bux.