To keep your patio containers thriving, follow these simple maintenance tips:
Water Wisely
- Water in the morning or evening to reduce evaporation.
- Stick your finger an inch into the soil—if it’s dry, it’s time to water.
- Self-watering planters or drip irrigation can make maintenance even easier.
Feed Your Flowers
- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time.
- Supplement with liquid fertilizer every couple of weeks for continuous blooms.
Deadhead & Prune
- Remove spent flowers (as needed) to encourage new blooms.
- Trim back leggy plants to maintain a neat appearance.
Refresh Seasonal Displays
- Swap summer flowers for mums and ornamental cabbage in the fall.
- Use evergreen arrangements or pansies for winter color.