I just planted up a ton of pots and window boxes with bulbs. I water them well and then move them into a protected place for winter. I need to protect them from chipmunks!
I like that you covered this. I gave my friend a custom designed pot with a little package of peacock orchid bulbs to plant when winter is giving us the blahs. She’s so excited 😊
Corey, I've never tried planting bulbs in containers. Will Miracle Gro Potting Mix be ok, or do I need something heavier like Raised Bed Soil? Zone 6b St Louis, will leave containers outdoors on apartment uncovered patio.
@UpNorthGardenMI I have to hand it to you -- you're a great (unintentional) influencer because I keep shopping and shopping for plants, and will now go buy bulbs. 😆
I make sure the soil is damp and then check on them about once a month (sometimes longer). I only water after the initial watering, I only water if they’re feeling dry.
How do you water them throughout the winter? I tried this last fall, putting the bulbs in a large container outside, and all of them rotted (the ones in-ground were fine).
I just planted up a ton of pots and window boxes with bulbs. I water them well and then move them into a protected place for winter. I need to protect them from chipmunks!
I like that you covered this. I gave my friend a custom designed pot with a little package of peacock orchid bulbs to plant when winter is giving us the blahs. She’s so excited 😊
I've had some of my most beautiful combinations using the Liam method. Being surprised is more fun.
Because I like it scientific method - I love it! 😂
Thank you for encouraging me to try this!
Corey, I've never tried planting bulbs in containers. Will Miracle Gro Potting Mix be ok, or do I need something heavier like Raised Bed Soil? Zone 6b St Louis, will leave containers outdoors on apartment uncovered patio.
It should work fine. I just use what I have on hand. They definitely don’t need anything special as far as soil and fertilizer.
@UpNorthGardenMI I have to hand it to you -- you're a great (unintentional) influencer because I keep shopping and shopping for plants, and will now go buy bulbs. 😆
Hi hope you & Liam are doing well
In your video you got Liam a long auger. Can you tell me where you got it from please. Thx
The Power Planter website.
Hi there,
We have a zoo of squirrels here and I'm wondering if placing a cover over the pot top initially and during the cold period would be ok?
As long as it doesn’t get too wet or dry, it should be fine. You could also cover with wire.
Thanks so much 😊 @@UpNorthGardenMI
Do you water them in before storing them?
I make sure the soil is damp and then check on them about once a month (sometimes longer). I only water after the initial watering, I only water if they’re feeling dry.
How do you water them throughout the winter? I tried this last fall, putting the bulbs in a large container outside, and all of them rotted (the ones in-ground were fine).
I only water them if they’re very dry - last two years I didn’t water them at all.
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