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Growing

The basic starting point for all gardens and gardeners is knowing how to grow and look after your own plants successfully. Gardening is a skill that is learnt over many years, but some of the essential elements can be established quite quickly. The following brief guide will help you to gain an understanding of general plant growing techniques, covering sections like seeds, seedlings, plants, cuttings and related subjects.

Growing Plants - Containers

House plants require a balanced environment to ensure healthy growth. They may suffer and have a shock reaction to your homes environment if it is different to what they have been used to.

Here are several tips to help condition the plants to your environment.

The type of container you keep your plant in, can have a direct effect on it's health. Containers with drainage holes should have some sort of cover over the drainage holes, usually this is achieved by using some small pebbles or gravel. This helps the plant to retain a level of water supply.

Plastic or clay pots are available, remember that clay pots will dry out the soil or compost quicker than plastic ones. Clay pots also absorb chemicals and salts from the planting medium.

Cleaning pots for reuse is important, and soaking them in very hot water for 24 hours can do this. Use a stiff brush to remove soil.