Another tip for Pots....all those bags !!.

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Some of you may already do this,but in anticipation of some more hot weather,and maybe, lack of rainwater..when preparing pots and tubs,I save all my old compost bags,to line them first.They need to be turned inside out,and cut in strips ,wide enough to come higher than the pot.The black side of the strips face outwards.I also cut a circle to fit in the bottom,with holes in for drainage,plus whatever material you use in the bottom,such as crocks or polystyrene packaging.This helps to stop heat burning the roots,and conserves moisture…especially good with Tomato’s,and other plants ,that need plenty of water.After adding the compost,the liner will sink down a bit,and then you cut the excess off,so it doesn’t look unsightly.I have done this for a few years now,and found it to be helpful,especially if you aren’t home to keep up to the watering.I don’t bother with things like Pelargoniums,as they can cope OK…I know it sounds a bit of a faff,but it works well for me…and another bit of recycling..:o)

3 May, 2011
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Kfunsters

Thanks thats really helpful I'll do that

3 May, 2011

Bloomer

Blimey,that was quick :o) Glad you found it helpful,Kf..it really does work.I forgot to say,that it needs to overlap inside as well..or the compost gets in between the pot and the liner...messy ! ..Lol.

3 May, 2011

Paulsgarden

thanks for that tip too Bloomer - my Mum grows loads of tomatoes :):):)

3 May, 2011

Karensusan63

Thanks for this bloomer. I have very deep hanging baskets and I used polystyrene chippings to fill the bottom of them to save weight and waste.

3 May, 2011

Bloomer

YW ,Paul..its great for tomato's ..hope you have saved all your bags..:o)
They are so useful,aren't they,Karen?,with being so lightweight...I never throw anything like that away..lots still in the loft..I suppose when they are used up,I will have to buy another washer,TV,etc etc..to get some more ! Lol.

3 May, 2011

Stickitoffee

thank you ~ good idea.

3 May, 2011

Bloomer

Glad you found it useful,Sticki..:o)

3 May, 2011

Sixpence

Great idea Sandra thanks for sharing your tip and knowledge.

3 May, 2011

Bloomer

YW 6d..don't know about the knowledge ..I got it from someone else,ages ago,and tried it,so thought I would pass it on..:o)

3 May, 2011

Sixpence

Thats how we all gain our knowledge lol Sandra by others even if its out of a book or the net so its your knowledge now hehe :o))

3 May, 2011

Annella

This is something I've always done when potting up my Hydrangeas, I think it makes a big difference :o))

4 May, 2011

Bloomer

Glad you agree,Annella..:o)

4 May, 2011

Oliveoil

None of us are too old to learn a new trick. Thanks for the good advice.

4 May, 2011

Bloomer

Thanks Oliveoil,,they say wisdom comes with age..says me..tongue in cheek ! Lol.

5 May, 2011

Hywel

Thanks for the advice. Do you do it with plastic and teracota pots or just the plastic ones ? I know they can get very hot, while teracota ones are cooler

5 May, 2011

Bloomer

You're Welcome Hywel..I should have mentioned that..I have only done it with the plastic ones..thanks for jogging my memory..Lol...

5 May, 2011

Hywel

5 May, 2011