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Beautiful Containers and Baskets

“ Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” –  Luther Burbank. Beautiful Containers and Baskets. Willard Bay Gardens www.willardbaygardens.com with images by www.provenwinners.com. Location of the Container.

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Beautiful Containers and Baskets

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  1. “Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” – Luther Burbank

  2. Beautiful Containers and Baskets Willard Bay Gardens www.willardbaygardens.com with images by www.provenwinners.com

  3. Location of the Container • Lighting; Sun / Shade. • Easy to care for. • Hanging above. • Ground level. • Table top.

  4. What Makes A Great Container? • Clay, Plastic, Cement, Ceramic, Wood, Metal, Old / New, Traditional, Modern, Tall / Low. • Is it the look you want? • Depth & width. • Soil volume. • Drainage.

  5. Potting Soil Does Make A Difference • Soil less potting mixes; organic, loose, moisture holding. • Start with new, recycle the old. • Look and feel the potting soil before you buy the bag!

  6. Choosing The Right Plants • Light requirements. • Upright, bushy, trailing. • Color combinations. • Cool & moist. • Hot & dry. • Heavy feeders. • Lots of trimming.

  7. Planting Techniques • Soil level. • Plant depth. • Directing the plants. • Full but not crowded.

  8. Watering and Feeding • Water daily? 70° every 3 days 80° every other day 90° every day 100°+ twice a day • Choose your method of feeding and follow through! • Liquid; weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. • Time release; twice.

  9. Caring For These Beauties • Deadheading. • Trimming & Shaping. • Can you save these plants during the winter?

  10. “Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” – Lady Bird Johnson

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