container plants
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: container plants
- From: M* R* W*
- Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 22:19:43 -0500
I was wondering if others have this same problem-- I have noticed that
identical plants, whether annuals or perennials, seem to thrive for me
when put in the ground and languish when I put them in containers for
patio decoration. I never have a really nice container planting and I
don't know why. The containers are all nice big ones with good drainage.
I try new things in them every year but nothing works well. I use a very
weak plant food solution every time I water, and I don't overwater and
rarely underwater (well, sometimes :-) ). The potting soilless mix is one
sold by my local garden center, mostly peat and vermiculite, I think. I
try to match the sun exposure to what the plants need, and while they
live they just don't grow very fast or bloom very happily. There are no
obvious symptoms of any disease or distress, just general malaise.
What are your secrets? What do you think I'm doing wrong?
Mary
zone 6, SW Mo
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