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Horticulture Tip for the week of May 3-9, 2009
Title: “Potted Plants"
Here’s a Horticulture Tip from University of Missouri Extension:
If you move your potted plants outside for the summer, remember that they will usually need more water than they did inside your home. This is because increased air circulation due to wind will increase transpiration and water loss. Even if a plant can take sunlight in its normal setting, it’s best to find a shadier spot at first, in order to acclimatize the plant to the great outdoors. Depending on the species, you may then move it to a sunnier location later.
Tim Baker, University of Missouri Extension.
Horticulture Tip for the week of May 10-16, 2009
Title: “Clay Pots"
Here’s a Horticulture Tip from University of Missouri Extension:
Clay pots are a traditional container for potted plants, and work well. But watering requirements for plants in clay pots will be different than plants in plastic pots. This is because some water loss can occur through the sides of the pot itself. In a windy outdoor setting, you can reduce water requirements by setting the clay pot into a close-fitting plastic pot, or by covering the clay pot with aluminum foil. If you do this, be sure to punch a drain whole in the aluminum foil, for water drainage.
Tim Baker, University of Missouri Extension.
Horticulture Tip for the week of May 17-23, 2009
Title: “New Transplants"
Here’s a Horticulture Tip from University of Missouri Extension:
One of the more common mistakes with newly transplanted trees and shrubs is to give them either too much or not enough water. This is especially critical during the first year after they’ve been transplanted, since the plant must grow new roots for water and nutrient intake. When starting out, it’s best to water frequently, with less water, so that your tree’s water needs are in balance, and that you don’t drown them or dry them out.
Tim Baker, University of Missouri Extension.
Horticulture Tip for the week of May 24-30, 2009
Title: “Southern Peas"
Here’s a Horticulture Tip from University of Missouri Extension:
Southern peas are a favorite garden vegetable in the South, and do well in our hot Missouri summers. When growing them, remember that they don’t require a lot of fertilizer, compared to other vegetables. If you over fertilize them, the extra fertilizer will encourage excess vine growth, and will delay pod set. Be sure to harvest ripe pods, once they are fully formed. This will encourage the plant to continue producing more pods.
Tim Baker, University of Missouri Extension.
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