Your container garden has been planted with care, with some slow-release granular fertilizer already included.  To care for your container, we recommend the following:

·        Keep soil moist!  In Spring or Fall, water every 2-3 days, preferably in the morning.  When watering, do it thoroughly.  Summertime’s hot, dry windy weather may necessitate watering daily, since wind and heat evaporate the stored-up moisture in container gardens more rapidly.  The best way to tell if your container needs water is to feel the soil:  sticking in your finger up to the second joint will quickly tell you if the plant needs water. If your plants are drooping, they are almost certainly thirsty.   If you will be away from home for a few days, consider moving the container to a cooler, shaded or protected area where the container will not dry out as much.

·        Fertilize with a general purpose fertilizer (Miracle-Gro, etc.) once every 2 weeks, following the manufacturer’s instructions.   Always water the container before fertilizing as not to “burn” the roots with the fertilizer.

·        Deadheading:  Plants will go to seed once their blooms have finished.  To extend your container’s blooms, simply remove the old flowers by pinching off the flower head once it has faded.  This will encourage more flowers to grow.

Enjoy your container garden!  Thanks from Potted Petals!