How To Save Money by Purchasing Well Suited Plants For Gardens & Pots
by
Jemma
6 Materials
$25
2 Hours
Easy
Would you like to save time and money by purchasing plants that are well suited for containers and flower beds? I know I do! I live in Texas and my plants wear themselves right out in the Texas heat. So when I purchase my bedding plants I focus on these three things: Cost, versatility and longevity.
Today I am sharing with you on how to save money, while choosing versatile plants that will bloom all Summer.
Today I am sharing with you on how to save money, while choosing versatile plants that will bloom all Summer.
Cost:
I love to save money on my plants and one of the best ways to do that is to purchase a flat of plants. (Flats are typically long, narrow rectangles that hold 18 square 3 1/2-inch or 4-inch pots of flowers or plants.) Depending on where you purchase your flat of plants they can cost between $16.00-$30.00. Pretty cool, because that means you get a minimum of 18 plants for under $30.00! These plants seem small now, but they will grow!
Depending on where you purchase your flat of plants they can cost between $16.00-$30.00. Pretty cool, because that means you get a minimum of 18 plants for under $30.00! These plants seem small now, but they will grow!* DON'T FORGET*
If you are using pots you will need to purchase potting soil and pots or use your pots from last year!
Versatility:
Usually you can mix and match flats of flowers, so that means you can pick out my top three Summer picks and create your own flat. If your nursery doesn't allow that, my suggestion is to purchase 3 different flats. Remember we are going to use these three versatile plants as bedding plants and also in our containers.
Longevity:
My Three Favorite Summer Time Flowers That Last All Summer
1. Geraniums
2. Dragon Wing Begonia
3. Impatiens
DRAGON WING BEGONIA
1. The Dragon Wing Begonia grows well indoors or outdoors and is a dependable patio plant with interesting waxy leaves and plenty of blooms.
GERANIUM
2. The Geranium will thrive indoors or outdoors in containers or in the ground and can be propagated. Great colors.
3. Impatiens Flowers are such a beautiful bedding plant, border plant or container plant. Many shades to choose from and thrives in partial shade.
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