What are some good gardening tricks?
For your pots, choose a well-drained soil mix. One of the significant causes of container plant diseases is overwatering. I use commercial potting soil blended with extra perlite. Also, ensure that your containers have appropriate drainage holes so that water does not pool at the bottom of the pots and drown the plant roots.
Don’t forget fertilizing on a regular schedule. I use Osmocote 14-14-14 fertilizer. One sprinkling of this fertilizer on top of the soil, mixed into the top few inches of soil, will feed plants for four months before reapplying. Provide the best natural light possible, with at least 6 hours of direct sunshine every day.
In hot environments, avoid using black containers since they absorb heat and may cause plant roots to burn. Instead, choose wooden bins or pastel-coloured plastic containers.