pots in the shade
In my summer garden, light is at a premium and even shade tolerant plants find it a challenge too far with dry soil almost dessicating under the foliar canopy. Thus I resort to keeping many of the plants in pots and placing them in or at the front of borders.
Container gardening is hard graft, requiring constant watering but more so when the outdoor tap is in an outhouse away, up and down several flights of steps. I’ve been grateful for the torrential rains last week although at the other extreme, potted plants are in danger of becoming waterlogged unless trays & saucers are emptied regularly. Read More…»
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