1.
Water consistently. In the heat of the summer,
smaller containers may need watering up to
twice a day. Use your fingers to test the soil
- if the soil is dry, water soon. Prolonged
dryness can cause irreparable damage.
plants are vigorous growers, requiring
2. Annual
consistent nutrition to keep them blooming.
Fertilize planters once per week (always when
soil is moist!) with an all-purpose, water
diluted mixture of 15-30-15 or liquid kelp.
3.
Annuals often require ‘deadheading’ remove spent flowers when they brown
or shrivel. This will encourage rapid
development of new, vibrant blooms. If
the plant is getting leggy, do not hesitate
to clip it back. This encourages healthy
new growth.
4.
Away for the weekend? Plant Nanny
watering stakes are the perfect sitter.
Simply insert in the center of the pot and
attach a plastic water bottle. The plants
will draw water from the spike as needed.
Plant Nanny also has a great selection of
decorative globe and wine bottle spikes.
Away longer? Arrange to have your pots
watered by a reliable source. Make
watering easier for your helpers by
condensing your planters in one spot, to
ensure none are missed.