Re: container plants

Mary-

In my experiences with container gardens is----use a "really good" potting 
mix--I use Jungle Grow Professional Grow Mix and what a difference it has 
made - it contains shredded bark/long fiber canadian peat/vermiculite/perlite 
and charcoal all of which seems to help the plants thrive.  I can only buy 
this product at Low's as they have an exclusive contract (or so I was told).  
My mom-n-law told me about it and I've never had better looking ferns in pots 
since I started using it.  When I first pot my plants up I put about a 
tablespoon or so (depending on the pot size) of slow release 
fertilizer...seems to me that potted plants enjoy the extra boost.

Something that was suggested to me by Pam (Murfsmomma), which I think is a 
wonderful idea is to put a coffee filter on the bottom of your pot--this 
allows the water to slowly "perk" out rather than run out of the pot.  You 
don't loose your soil and the plant has sufficient time to absorb the water 
it needs (without leaving the soil too soggy).

I hope some of these suggestions help - I know how frustrating it is....but 
the Jungle Grow has really helped me.

Happy gardening

Kemberly
Katy, Texas  Zone 9

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