{"id":12712,"date":"2018-04-30T21:30:34","date_gmt":"2018-04-30T21:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/?p=109889"},"modified":"2018-04-30T22:07:11","modified_gmt":"2018-04-30T22:07:11","slug":"perk-up-your-planters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/perk-up-your-planters\/","title":{"rendered":"Perk Up Your Planters"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Chances are winter may have left some of your outdoor potted plants looking less than lush.\u00a0 Now is the perfect time to refresh your patio or porch with new planters overflowing with colorful blooms (or fresh edibles). And Miracle-Gro has an excellent variety of soils for all types of plants and containers, so it\u2019s easier than ever to garden with a green thumb.<\/p>\n

Choosing what to plant is the first step. For all-season color that\u2019s heat-tolerant and low-maintenance, try annuals from the Proven Winners line, like Superbells (aka Calibrachoa). As they grow, they\u2019ll spill over the planter\u2019s edge, softening your outdoor space. And if you\u2019re ready to try your hand at growing fruits and vegetables, you can\u2019t go wrong with a Bonnie Plants Better Boy Tomato plant.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve selected your plants, choose planters that complement your outdoor decor, like these classic whiskey barrels. Many planters are designed with drain holes in the bottom to keep the soil from becoming waterlogged, but it\u2019s easy to make them yourself with a cordless drill and the appropriate drill bit.\u00a0 If planting several varieties of fruits and vegetables together, be sure to plant them in either an extra-large planter with drain holes or a raised bed.<\/p>\n

Next, slip on your work gloves and add the appropriate soil to the planter. Miracle-Gro Moisture Control is a great choice for most container gardening plants (flowering or edible), as it prevents you from over- or under-watering.\u00a0 If planting several edibles together, go with Miracle-Gro Nature\u2019s Care Organic Raised Bed Soil<\/a> \u2013 it\u2019s packed with rich organic matter your plants need to stay healthy and hydrated. As you remove your plants from their original containers, gently loosen up the roots (if rootbound), then place the plants in the soil at the correct depth.<\/p>\n

To supercharge your plants, add a little Miracle-Gro Organic Nature\u2019s Care All-Purpose Plant Food into the mix. It helps correct any nutrient deficiencies in shrubs and flowering plants, as well as fruits and veggies.\u00a0 Once planted and fed, thoroughly water your new plants and enjoy.<\/p>\n

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Chances are winter may have left some of your outdoor potted plants looking less than lush.  Now is the perfect time to refresh your patio or porch with new planters overflowing with colorful blooms (or fresh edibles). And Miracle-Gro has an excellent variety of soils for all types of plants and containers, so it’s easier…<\/p>\n

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