Think
Outside the Window Box
No matter how
large or small your outdoor living area, no matter what types of
plants you favor, you can always find the space for a new garden
when it's housed in a container. And, whether you choose to feature
your container gardening efforts sitting on the floor or suspended
in a basket, we've got the selections that will suit your taste
and your lifestyle:
Hanging
Baskets – Choose from willow, moss, wire, cocoa,
resin wicker weave or rope weave. We also carry self-watering planters
and pots in several different sizes and colors.
Pots
- Shop our extensive line of pottery from around the world –
Italy, Malaysia, China, etc. Choose from a selection of clay, plastic,
fiberglass, cement, tin, resin as well as designer and lightweight
insulating pottery.
Planters
– Choose from our lined hayracks, cradle planters (also lined),
railing/fence/deck planters as well as pot trellises & obelisks.
Accessories
– To coordinate your décor efforts, we have saucers,
caddies, plant stands and brackets, hangers, chains and s-hooks
for both indoor and outdoor use.
So stop by and
take a look for yourself - We're sure that you will find a container
that holds your interest - as well as your plants. And, of course,
we also carry Window Boxes!
WISE
WATERING
What
to Use:
Soaker
hoses allow deep watering without runoff. They are perfect
for new planting areas or established flower and shrub beds.
Watering
wands are used for watering small containers, hanging baskets
and planting beds. They give a gentle spray without splashing the
soil.
Rain gauges are good for checking the amount of rainfall or for
sprinkler placement.
Sprinklers
are used primarily for lawns, but can be used in larger planting
areas.
Mulches
help conserve moisture evaporation and reduce surface runoff.
Automatic
water timers allow you to water areas daily without any
hassle. They are set by gallons delivered or an amount of time.
When
to Water:
Morning
is the best time to water. Plants have time to dry off so as not
to promote disease, and there is less evaporation.
Containers
and hanging baskets should be checked for watering every
day.
Newly
planted trees and shrubs need 1' of water a week. Generally,
water every third day without rain for the first month, then once
a week thereafter.
Flowers
and vegetables need to be watered about three times a week
if there is no rain.
Newly
seeded or sodded lawn areas must be watered daily during
the summer months until established, then frequently through the
first growing season.
Where
to Water:
Apply
water to the root zone of plants, thoroughly soaking the
soil. Try not to water the leaves or foliage. Soak to a depth of
12” for trees and shrubs.
How
to Water:
The key is infrequent,
but heavy watering rather than light, frequent waterings. This encourages
deep root growth which increases drought tolerance.
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