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How To Grow Good Plants

 

How to grow good plants

 

Outdoor Plants

Before you shop, choose plants that will withstand the rigors of your climate. Select the location in your yard where you will grow each plant: sunny, shady, windy, etc. Select plants that are disease resistant, especially to pests that are already present in your environment.

 

Buying and selecting quality plants: Whether you are planting seeds, bulbs, transplants or mature plants, always buy from a reputable source. Look for sources that back their plants with a money-back guarantee. This is especially important when shopping by mail or on the internet, as you will not have the chance to personally inspect for quality.

 

Seeds: When possible, order seeds from mail order companies to ensure that you are receiving fresh seeds that have been stored at optimal temperatures. Read before you buy. Many companies offer information on height at maturity, flower and fruit size, disease resistance, how many days until bloom, growing requirements and zones. After you have gotten your plants off to a great start, be sure to keep your plants free of disease and bugs.

Bulbs: Bigger is better with bulbs. Larger bulbs tend to produce larger blooms. Select large bulbs that are firm to the touch. Avoid bulbs that are soft or are showing signs of mold or decay.

 

Transplants & Mature Plants: Select hardy plants that have good form and shape. Make sure that leaves look green and healthy. Observe the roots. Be sure that they are not sticking out of the bottom or circling the surface of the container. Make sure that roots are not crushed or broken. Once you have purchased your plants, you will, you will need to plant them according to recommended directions.

 

A regular nutrition program is vital to your plant's success. At planting, dip or soak your seed, bulbs, transplants and mature plants in a Spray-N-Grow mixture. This will ensure that your plants get off to a great start. About two weeks after planting, begin weekly or biweekly applications of Spray-N-Grow and Bill's Perfect Fertilizer. Do this throughout the growing season and you will be amazed at your results.

 

Houseplants

Follow the specified directions for each plant. Place plants where they will receive adequate sunlight. Learn how much water each plant requires. Do not over-water. Mist plants with regular plant nutrition. Repot houseplants every year or two. Give houseplants a rest in water; less water, less feeding and less heat. Treat plants promptly if you notice insects or disease. Remember, some plants are temporary and will die down (mums, gloxinia, cyclamen, etc...).

 

For more information on the plant nutrition products listed in this article, please visit http://www.spray-n-growgardening.com

 

About the Author

How does a flower continue to grow & bloom even after getting plucked off a plant?

Because unlike animals things happen more slowly in plants. So once picked the plant starts dying - just over a longer period of time. As food and moisture is drawn up from the stem the plant can still take on food and drink for a limited period of time. The bud will bloom for 2 reasons. The first is its programmed to do so, and the 2nd (and probably more interesting) is that is stress response of the plant. It 'understands' that its in a high stress environment (i.e. it has been removed from its source of food and energy (roots and leaves) so it speeds up its development. This is to try and get the flower to open and where applicatable turn to seed. Its actually pretty much like what happens in the autumn from some plants anyway, just faster.

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