Container Gardening

Gardening on a balcony brings that sort of thing to the fore! As the only light comes from the front (mostly) my plants are always bending towards the light. I don't very often turn my plants around - only a few that perhaps I notice are more inclined than the others.I've grown my own...

I only knew of one, Kerria japonica! So thanks for the info!

A general fertilizer should be adequate.

There are many so-called growing of plants together for mutual protection, - French Marigold with Tomatoes for example, though my results are poor as a way of keeping Whitefly, Aphids away from Toms! I wonder if folk have heard about the connection so presume it's always true??? Sure there are...

I've also grown Sunflowers, Tomatoes & Strawberries on the balcony over the years. Also tried growing potatoes, Cucumber, Green Beans but tomatoes are what grow best for me. I've grown them every year during the 20 years we've lived here

I was assuming it was similar to a soil warming cable the type we use for making propagators. You then just add a separate thermostat which switches it on and off. The type of cable you are using is not that common over here, but I have heard of people using something similar to stop tender...

Yes there's drainage but it's just a ceramic pot with one hole in the middle so I also added perlite to the compost. Still no luck.

Hi,For the Seedlings probably too late, plus even if they do recover, given such a damaging check it would be better to start some new ones off. For the other established pot plants, just cross your fingers and hope !What about the compost you are using, is it a decent commerical brand ...

That's not an option, you need a bigger garden

Thank you for replies. Having read Tomcat's advice I think there might be some better and easier choices other than the Solanum idea !!

Yes , l would certainly cut the perforated pot away and pot up in the red pot. It does sound like you have a containerised tree here , one that has been lifted from the open ground. These trees are sold to use over Xmas , it’s survival depends on how much good root is left. You need some of...

Thank you all for the help! Sun can be arranged, as I have a sunny spot in my front garden that may work. The back is sadly North facing.

Thanks for that. I'll take one out of the pot on in the morning and get a proper look. Thanks for the tip ref w it winter. We are in Ireland so harsh winters are commonplace. We do have a large glass greenhouse so could keep them in there during harsh weather

Hi @ricky101, thank you for your reply. I am in the Midlands, so enjoy our lovely British weather, for all it's ups and downs. I didn't water everyday, more like once a week as I thought it didn't need too much water. The pot is probably about 12". So, I will do as you recommend re-pot to a...

Now how cute are they! Shame I am not a neighbour ... I like the one with the open wheels.

Thanks Jenny, that's handy to know.

After 5 years, with a bigger root system, it may now need more water than you provide in the summer. If you also use rocks as mulch, that will keep things toasty at night. Terra cotta pots will also lose moisture fast compared to other materials.If the leaf edges are turning brown and browning...

That is posh, Nick.

What most know as houseplants, I am fortunate I can have them permanently outdoors. For me this is fortunate because as I live in a "casa antiga" old house with 60cm thick walls and small windows, I cannot have indoor plants. Also, in these old cottages in a hot country, the windowsills tend...

several times trimming is OK. Thanks Pete, for your help.