KNOW HOW! is a unique feature of the HGTV HOME line of products. It is a series of on-going information, tips and tricks for consumers. Want to know more about choosing the right plants? How to care for them? Which plants go together? We take the guesswork out by giving you expert KNOW HOW!
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Containers & Hanging Baskets
Higher Means Dryer. Hanging Baskets might need more than 1 drink a day when exposed to wind and sun.
Container Tips! More soil makes it easier to maintain the right amount of moisture.
Plant Maintenance
Renewable resource! Dead Head (remove) spent flowers to encourage new blooms and fuller foliage.
Plants need vitamins too! Fertilize regularly with a well-balanced formula.
Confetti Craze- Easy peasy: constantly produces new blooms without deadheading.
Use the 1/3rd rule: Pinch back the oldest 1/3rd to rejuvenate the plants which allows 2/3rds to continue to flower and show.
Blooms got Bugs? Use a homemade, safe solution of dish soap and water to spray the infested plants.
Watering
Watering 101: Water slowly and evenly until water runs out of the bottom, to insure that plant is thoroughly quenched.
Midday Watering evaporates away; Water thoroughly in the morning or late afternoon/early evening so the plants dry before nighttime.
Watering that’s Just right: Allow plant to absorb water and dry out a bit before rewatering.
Decorating Tips
A pop of color gives your home curb appeal. Say “welcome” with a bold color at your front door!
Think odd! Odd numbers work best in grouping containers or hanging baskets.
Our color groups make planning easy: whether you like tone on tone or bold contrast, use complementary companion plants to add visual oomph.
Home make-overs are our specialty. Make your house smart and stylish in an instant with color coordinating patio pots and hanging baskets.
Consider the container color. Select containers which color compliment the paint or brick colors of your home and are complimentary to the plants as well.
Mixing different sized decorative containers clustered together is super-effective for enlivening outdoor living spaces which usually don’t have much color.
Decorating 101: Our XXL Dahlias make gorgeous cut flowers.
Did You Know?
Heat tolerant plants stay perky in full sun (but they still need water!)
Did you know that Dahlias have a tuber? After the flowering season dig up the root or “tuber”, place in a brown paper bag and store in a cool dark place for replanting next Spring.
Reduce & Recycle: check for local recycling options for your plastic pots.
Sustainability Tips: Till healthy, end of the season annuals and weed free soil into your garden or landscape beds to improve soil quality.