You can plant many different leeks in big plastic flower pots filled with sifted dry soil. Fill a big plastic flower pot half full with sifted dry compost. Add some commercial lime and some soil. Adding sifted compost to a big plastic pot goes a long way in providing nutrients to the roots of your plants. Adding soil is a good way of improving the texture of the soil for your plants to grow in. This will help the plants to have a firm root hold which will keep them healthy and strong.
You can plant leeks in a container garden using an easy-to-follow planting plan. For starters, set the flower pots and your garden soil up according to the recommendations in your gardening books. The flower pot should be about one-fourth full. This is the optimum amount of room for sowing leeks. Set your soil up by pouring the whole mixture of compost into the hole of the pot. Be sure that it drains well through the bottom of the pot.
Once your soil is filled up, it is time to start preparing your container for your plant. To begin, loosen up the dirt. Make sure that your plant does not get stuck on the soil as you move it around. Then, place your plant inside the pot and gently squeeze out all of the soil out. Make sure that your plant does not touch the walls of the container.
Add a couple of tablespoons of water to the bag that is filled with the sifted garden soil. Push the bag deep into the compost. Fill the plant’s base with the water. Turn the plant upside down and water the soil from the inside of the bag. The roots of your plant should not be in contact with the soil in the bag.
If possible, turn the plant upside down so that you can water its roots directly from the container’s water supply. Water deeply but do not saturate the container. This will keep the roots of your plants from becoming dry. After watering, it is best to leave the plant in the container for an hour or two. This allows the roots to absorb the water deeply and then become established.
Check your flower pot every few days to see if the roots have begun to expand. If they have, you may prune them back to keep them healthy. Pruning should be done at the stalk level, not at the top of the container. For pruning, cut back about a third of the stems near the base. Do not cut too much of the stem though.
Keep in mind that the container’s drainage holes may need to be cleaned. In this case, use a garden hose and water the drainage holes thoroughly. Rinse the dirt away from the roots of your plant to prevent the disease from infecting your container. To clean the drainage holes, place the container on a potting bench. Gently hose the dirt away.
It is very important to make sure your container is kept clean. Clean out the drainage holes to keep dirt from becoming trapped within the container. Make sure your plants do not get leaves or other debris stuck in their pots. If leaves or debris do become trapped, it will eventually start to rot. A poorly maintained container can easily become a breeding ground for fungus.
Check your plants for water conditions each day. If your container has a good amount of sunlight but it is sunny for most of the day, it is recommended you place a small pot with your favorite plants inside. The sun will provide a good environment for your plants. However, if it is raining, you should move your container to a covered container or better yet, move your container to a bigger sized plastic container.
Big plastic flower pots are very versatile and easy to store. Most can be hung on a hook or hung on a ceiling hook. Some even come with adjustable tops that make it easier to store your container. When the weather changes, simply remove the pot and replace it with a larger one.
When it comes to keeping your plastic flower pots clean, there are two ways you can go. You can either clean it once a week or as needed. If you clean it weekly, empty out the dirt by hand. This is the fastest and easiest way to keep your container clean. On the other hand, if you want to thoroughly clean your container, use a vacuum cleaner and suck all of the dirt out. It’s also important to rinse your container after every time you fill it with water so that your container won’t get smelly.