Past summer was first flower garden...my soil is terrible! Do I add now &amp; let it sit over winter or is this something added right before the flowers?
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I would recommend using it right away. You're adding minerals to your garden soil and the snow will dissolve some of it and dissipate it further in the soil. Just understand this is powerful stuff, don't burn out the soil! Good luck!
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I didn't have much luck with growing things this last year. I am not sure if it was the new soil I used or the weather as it didn't matter if it was in my raised beds or not. I have been adding compost this fall and winter so I am hoping I get a better return this next year. I have noticed that the top part of the raised bed has pulled apart. I am hoping I can push it back together. I am not sure why this happened.
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Yea it doesn't come in that. It come in like a 3 inch clear container with stickers telling you how to do it. It might not be that big a deal. But first grow I added and it was great roots. This time I added early and killed a couple plants I used it to early burnt them. I will probably get great white its like the better brand of this. If you know how to use it, then it works great but you can add it in the beginning putting in the soil mix. Also you can add it your water and it and add it that way. I am going to try great white next time.
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I removed a five inch layer of soil from bed. Burned soil with a torch. Repeated after adding layer back. I have beautiful impatiens this year after down mildew ruined my plants last year. AND after all advice was pretty bleak about planting them again in the same area for a very long time
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Soil. And its more flimsy than it looks. Comes 2-3 pcs of thin plastic in a flat package. Definately read instructions before planting. Keep out of the wind. Its a great concept, i tried herbs an veg. I fidnt see directions and have to redo mine. Waterng will work better if u plant it their way. I do still like it tho!
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Go for organic soil. You can also save space with tiered pots, as the plants need more sun and less soil. Just a tip, fertilize during their "fall". So at planting, then again before you help them hibernate to initiate blooming. Don't have to freeze, but a cool month helps rush the cycle if you don't want to wait over a year for your first harvestJust an edit, I say organic soil because you don't really want to eat some of the additives intended for house plants. Plus a lot of organic soils are actually cheaper than pesticide crazy fancy ones lol.
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When it comes in you will need to put it together. Easy enough by just sliding pieces into place. Then you can add your soil and seeds as you wish. This is a very simple way to start gardening. Good Luck!
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Sure it can.We lined the box with landscape cloth then added sand, soil, peat moss, and vermiculite. You may need to add compost next year, but the soil will always be good. You may want to consider a yearly soil test also. Important thing is to have fun with your garden-using a raised bed/square foot-type of approach is a great way to do it. Best wishes for fun gardening season.
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The Topsy Turvey holds the plant. It's a great way to grow. When is the first frost for you? Also, I hear you can reuse these although we haven't tried it. Will the plant last until the frost? If it will then the TT will.
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I can't help you but can say you've been lucky to keep your plant alive. I've ordered wintergreen 4 times and planted it outside. It has never come back in the following year. I suppose calling Hirt's Nursery would be a good idea -- they can probably give you advice as to soil type. This is a woodland plant, so maybe it needs a super-acidic soil mix.
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In deed, the same thing happen to me. In fact, we lost it before the fall came along. I figured we got a enough vitamin and nutrients we needed for the grass to start growing. But it would have been nice for it to continue growing lush and full. Oh well. Nature is kind of strange in that way.....I look at it that Mother Nature knows what she is going. Good luck in future planting. Miss. Ducky
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I was told not to put any fertilizer in it until it had some established roots. About 2 weeks. Then I used very diluted Miracle Grow. they have it especially for these plants on Amazon. I am also in a very hot area. Summer runs about 100 degrees. Winters as low as 2 degrees. I always bring it in during the winter or it will die.
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Hi Ja - I've planted several new roses, about 1 month ago and bought the Bayer Advanced 2 in 1 systemic.Early days still, but container states for Roses and Flowers..But contains strong fertilizer and Aphid protection for 8 weeks. Not use on veg or near Ponds and wash hands after use..pretty potent stuff, I.m assuming.Sorry I can't help more - but I was impressed by another product of Bayer and I'm thinking 'Give it a try' Maybe tell you more about performance. a few more months down the line.Regards and Good Luck ..Linda x
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They recommend you layer with newspaper before adding soil,it worked well for me. I planted some bell peppers, det. tomatoes, basil, and parsley. I have other raised beds and this by far was the easiest to put together.
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As with all mineral supplements, it is slow acting so now is a great time. Mix it into the soil while you can still work it. Hope next year is better for you. Add you leaf mulch now too. You will be surprised how good things look come May.
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Use any good potting soil. In zones 8 and below plants can go outside, but where there is hard frost plant in pot. Repot when bulbs and roots fill the pot, as they like to be tightly potted. I in zone 7b like to bring mine into an unheated garage window area with good light and let the soil dry a little. Water in winter only enough to keep the leaves green and the bulb from shriveling. Bring outside into dappled sun- shade area in early spring when hard frost is done. Keep soil moist but. ot soggy during growing season. Buds usually form in January and February. and will be in feudal glory several weeks later. (Water every three weeks or so in winter.). Mine always have three or four huge orange clusters. I just got two yellow ones this year, babies, so have them outside to GROW UP.
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Strawberry are pretty shallow roots. Put enough compost and soil should be fine. I had tomato, peppers and squash. They did great