Comments on: Garden Q&A; Why Transplant Into Larger Pots in Stages?

By: Review of Ups-A-Daisy Planter Inserts

Review of Ups-A-Daisy Planter Inserts — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:39:57 +0000

[...] my peach tree. It is in a really tall pot that has more dirt that the tree currently needs. As Gen of North Coast Gardening has explained, pots that are larger than the plant needs have more moisture in the dirt than the [...]

By: Selecting the Perfect Pots for Your Container Garden

Selecting the Perfect Pots for Your Container Garden — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:01:43 +0000

[...] A tall narrow pot will probably look best with a plant that is also tall and bushy. A small, rounded plant will likely look silly in such a pot, like a scoop of ice cream on a cone. Other small plants are likely to look out of proportion to the pot. It’s also not good for a plant’s health to grow it in a pot that is too big for it. [...]

By: The Ten Commandments of Container Gardening : Life on the Balcony

The Ten Commandments of Container Gardening : Life on the Balcony — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:01:57 +0000

[...] Almost any plant can be grown in a container, you just need to match the right sized container to your plant’s needs. However, don’t plant perennials in containers that are too big for them, it could cause their roots to rot. [...]

By: Fern

Fern — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:47:47 +0000

Thanks Gen!!! Great post! Fern’s last blog post..Another Frugal Gardening Tip