Watering

All plants will need watering regularly during their growth period to thrive.

How many times do I need to water my plants?

During the summer months, your outdoor planter will need watering daily given they are located in the full sun. During the cooler months once or twice a week is sufficient given no rainfall.

A good rule of thumb is to stick your finger 1-2 inches into the soil to see if the plants need water. If the soil is dry, it is time to water

Sunlight

During a consultation, we will determine the light conditions which will determine what types of plants can be planted.

Full sun (6-8 hours each day)

Partial sun (4-6 hours indirect light) to

full shade (less than 4 hours).

If plants are incorrectly planted disregarding lighting conditions, plants may not bloom, thrive, or can end up dying due to conditions.

Flower Care

During the summer, to get the most out of a flowering plant, the best is to fertilize and “pinch”.

If you notice your blooms have extinguished, gently “pinch” at the base of the stem and it will help the plant regenerate, bringing you more blooms throughout the season.

Fertilizer

Depending on a plant, shrub, or tree each needs different types of fertilizer with different pH.

You will often see three numbers on fertilizers: 10-10-10

The numbers are the percentage of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium.

The first number relates to foliage growth, the second number represents blooms, and the third is relative to plant health.

Fertilizing is often given during the growing season (when there is most sunlight in a year – spring to summer).

For outdoor containers, we recommend using water-soluble fertilizer for best results.