Any Info on Growing perennials in pots?
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The Garden Frog with C Renee on Aug 03, 2014I grow many things in pots-shrubs, sometimes a tree, and many perennials such as hosta and coral bells and cannas. It is a great way to stretch your budget and give beauty to your home and garden. What zone are you? If you have harsh winters, then you will want to move all pots together in a protected place for the winter and in spring put them out. Many perennials will grow in pots and watering will be crucial. Watering is crucial and making sure not to over water is important. In shade hostas and ferns are great and coral bells will tolerate part shade. In sun, you could grow mums, sedum, daylilies, lilies-there are so many choices! Do not be afraid-container growing is addicting.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Aug 04, 2014Renee's advice about giving the pots some winter protection is crucial where winters are cold. And bigger's better when it comes to pots if you're going to try to overwinter things in them.Helpful Reply
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Deborah Sanders on Aug 04, 2014Check out perennials.com just find out your zone and try to plant below it. Otherwise one cold winter a you lose a lot. Winter protection is key.Helpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Aug 04, 2014Over the past couple of years we have made a green house our of our screen porch by putting up heavy plastic sheeting and using an electric heater. The first year it was exciting...this past winter it as a Pain in the butt! It is messy, the dog knocked over the heater so our palms died (no problem, it has a emergency turn off switch) and the electric bill went up. I doubt we will do that again this winter! It is not worth it!Helpful Reply
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