Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Container Gardening- Tips on How To Choose Healthy Plants

One of the keys to a successful is the choice of healthy plants.
Healthy plants make for longer-lasting, lower-maintenance, and
more vibrant displays. Therefore, before you head off to your
local garden center, you need to know what types of plants
you're looking for, and you need to know how to distinguish
between the healthy and unhealthy plants. To follow are some
tips that can be followed on how to pick out healthy plants for
that perfect display.

1. GENERAL CONDITION OF PLANTS

Avoid plants that do not look healthy on first inspection. The
moss and weeds growing on the surface of the potting mis
indicate that the plant has been in its pot for too long. Spots
and speckles on the leaves may indicate damage from pests and
disease.

2. POT BOUND ROOTS

Ensure that the roots of the plant are not packed in a tight
mesh because buying it. Plants packed in a tight mesh will take
longer to establish itself in a container display. Check this by
lifting the plant out of the potted container.

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