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Do you have any other container gardening tips that could help me?

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Do you have any other container gardening tips that could help me? 

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  1. Andrew Pel

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    1. Mulch – Put a layer of mulch 1-2″ deep on the soil surface of your container. We use wood chips and/or chopped leaves. This mulch layer reduces evaporation, increases water retention, and also serves as a slow-release fertilizer that protects and promotes the beneficial microbes in the soil. Healthier plants = more flavorful and nutritious food!
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  2. John Wick

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    1. SIPs – If at all possible, use SIPs (sub-irrigated planters). We’ve written more about SIPs and provided recommendations here on GrowJourney. SIPs let the plants water themselves and save you a lot of time since you may only have to put water in the containers once every few days, rather than watering the pots 1-2 times per day in the summer.
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  3. andrew

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    • Fertility – Even if you’re starting with a good organic potting soil that already has nutrition in it, you’re still very likely going to need to fertilize the containers during the warm months when the plants are growing rapidly. (Unlike in-ground plants, the roots of potted plants are limited with how far they can travel to get nutrition.) We recommend an organic, slow-release granulated fertilizer. If it’s too late and your plants are already looking sick and anemic, use an organic liquid emulsion fertilizer, such as Neptune’s Harvest. If you want to save a few dollars, you can also use “liquid gold,” a DIY fertilizer that you make in abundance every day.
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  4. avery

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    • Growth medium/soil – Use good organic potting soil, not garden soil (our personal favorite potting soil is Foxfire). Topsoil or soil straight out of your garden is not ideal for growing plants in containers because it’s not “light” enough, thus leading to soil compaction and poor plant root growth. Potting soil has been amended with ingredients like perlite and vermiculite. Perlite lightens the soil allowing for good aeration and vermiculite helps with nutrient and water retention.
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