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Thursday, April 4, 2013

How to Grow an Edible Flower Container Garden #4 of 6 Nasturtiums

4. Water, Then harvest the Plants Wait for the plants to grow. About a week later, little green shield-shaped leaves will poke their way through the soil. Give them a drink of water. Harvest the crop. When several leaves have appeared and the bright flowers bloom, they are ready to eat. Source:... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

How to Grow an Edible Flower Container Garden #2 of 6 Nasturtiums

3. Plant the Seeds Make numerous 1/2-inch-deep holes around the basket and in the center. Be sure they are 4 inches (10 cm) apart. Place a seed into each hole and cover with soil. Source: HGTV.com Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

How to Grow an Edible Flower Container Garden #2 of 6 Nasturtiums

2. Add Potting Soil Mix some potting soil with a slow-release fertilizer. Use the mixture to fill the basket almost to the brim, ready to sow the seed. Water the soil and let it drain through. Source: HGTV.com Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 1, 2013

How to Grow an Edible Flower Container Garden #1 of 6 Nasturtiums

Learn how nasturtiums — edible flowers — can make not only a beautiful addition to your home garden, but a tasty addition to a salad or mixed vegetable platter. Are nasturtiums a flower or a vegetable? They’re both! Their brightly colored flowers and shield-shaped leaves can all be eaten. So grow... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 31, 2013

How To Design a Container Garden #6 of 6 Plant Your Container

Good soil is vital in containers. Steve recommends using a mixture of one part high-quality potting soil, one part compost and one part shredded pine bark. Once the soil is in place, start planting the container. You can assemble the container in any way you see fit, but it's helpful to plant the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 30, 2013

How To Design a Container Garden #5 of 6 Select a Container

Before selecting a container, think about where you want to put it in the landscape. Will it soften the corner of a patio? Do you want to place it within a grouping of containers? These are important options to consider when choosing a pot and will help to determine if you need small eight-inch pots... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, March 29, 2013

How To Design a Container Garden #4 of 6 Choose a Spiller

Spillers are the final element to consider when designing your pots. They cascade to the ground, softening the edges of the pot and anchoring it in place. They provide a colorful skirt around the combination of thrillers and fillers. Sweet potato vine, million bells (Calibrachoa) and verbena are... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, March 28, 2013

How To Design a Container Garden #3 of 6 Choose a Filler

Fillers are the plants in the middle that connect the thrillers to the spillers. "Fillers are mounding, billowy plants that I like to put around the thriller. They disguise the base of the thriller and fill up the pot with neat shapes," says Steve. Consider using plants of moderate size, such as... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

How To Design a Container Garden #2 of 6 Choose a Thriller

So how do you combine form and function into a fabulous container? Start with your focal point, or thriller. This is the plant that provides architectural structure in the pot. "Thrillers are the big, bold element, so look for shapes that are strong and pronounced," says Steve. Good options for... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

How To Design a Container Garden #1 of 6 Follow this simple design concept.

Follow this simple design concept, and boost the impact of your container gardens with plants of various sizes, textures and color combinations. Gardening with containers allows you the opportunity to experiment with color combinations and plant choices before committing to those plants in the... Sign in to see full entry.

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