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General/Seasonal Plant Care

General container plant care good for all things growing in your garden: deadheading to keep your flowers bollming, pruning, refressing potting soil, repotting, etc.

Autumn Tips for your Container Garden star
September and October are the months to clean up from the summer, prepare your garden for winter, and start thinking of next Spring with early flowering bulbs. Here is a check list to help you get your garden in shape, prepare for cold weather, and plan for the promise of Spring.

Bearded Iris-How to Divide and Plant star
Did your Bearded Iris not bloom well this year, or not bloom at all? Are your iris plants so crowded that it looks like the rhizomes are trying to crawl out of their container? Then it’s time to divide and replant. Here are step-by-step instructions for reviving your iris.

Deadheading Flowers star
Many flowers and plants will benefit from the removal of spent flowers before they set seed. Here are instructions for deadheading different shapes and structures of plants and a list of the many which will reward you by re-blooming afterwards.

Heat-Proof Your Container Garden star
The summer heat can be hard on your container garden, especially if combined with dry winds. Here are some easy steps you can take to keep your container garden beautiful all summer long.

Subcategory - Wintering Over your Container Garden star
Your plants may need special care in the winter if you live where the temperatures dip below freezing. Here are necessary tips for caring for your plants as the weather turns cold.

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