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Gardening Pot TipsSlow release fertilizers can be mixed with the compost. Feed plants during their most active growth period. Foliage plants usually have high nitrogen needs, while flowering plants, K2O is needed. However, certain plants like cacti and orchids need special fertilizer. Wood chips, grass clippings, leaves, manure, and pine needles are all things that can be used as mulch. One of the most helpful things to add to a garden is mulch or compost. Just a few inches of organic mulch will improve fertility and help the soil hold moisture. Gardening Pot AdviceIn hot climates it is a good idea to choose a place that will have shade from a part of the intense afternoon sun. Gardening must be done in an area that gets at least six hours of sunlight. Try and stay away from large trees that will take your plants water and nutrients, and at least three feet from any fences or buildings. It also needs to be able to get as much sunlight as possible. First you must decide what size of garden you wish to plant and then select a place for it; somewhere that has good drainage, good air flow, and good, deep soil. One way to prevent this is to surround your garden with a fence, or put out a trap to catch mice, moles, and other animals. Because vegetable gardens have such tasty rewards, many animals, such as dogs, rabbits, deer, and many others will try and get to your veggies. Gardening Pot Facts
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