Most places you find caulking at sell a sealant that is water tight, flexible, and you can paint over it. But they do come in different colors. It might be easier to replace it unless it is real expensive. But the product I have for things like this is called Silicone II by GE.
How do I repair a crack in a ceramic flower pot?
try epoxy resin
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Is puking into flower pots considered rude?
As an Englishman and owner of many US based companies I really must ask this.I am a great drinker, usually downing 20+ pints of Stella strong lager every night, but as I stagger home i usually feel a little sick.In my opinion there is nothing worse than seeing puke in the streets the morning after, so I tend to puke into people gardens.Recently i have taken this a little further and I now have a trail of plant pots in people gardens that i have puked in.
I think I am being responsible for not making a mess
Is puking into flower pots considered rude?
It would be even more fitting if you were to drink in the American Bar and then puke in the gardens of the American Embassy. That way you'll be giving them something back ! ! !
Reply:that opened a can of worms didn't it?
Reply:Yes! You`ll kill my tropical plants!
Reply:Only on indoor flower pots.
Reply:Its good for the soil as you are its called Mulsh
the alcohol and acid warms the roots of the plant
but the acid ruins the GREEN of the Stems and wrinkles
the plant to become Cowardly Yellow
the flower in that Pot will rot and stink but if ITS A lily or
a bulb it will florish the next SEASON
YES I WILL RESERVE IT FOR YOU .and your Yellow
Liver excuse me for being so nasty you peeded too on my lawn [you forgot that] well the grass will grow back too
that you will notice we hope !! call it Pot LUCK ON YOUR PART..!!
Reply:You should give one of your Americans overtime to carry a bag for you . Then you don't come across as rude and you'd be improving the life of an employee providing extra money.
Reply:Wow!!
You down 20+ pints of Stella a night?
You man, you!!
In my opinion there is nothing worse than a drunkard slobbering and vomiting everywhere. Why don't you confine your anti-social behaviour to your own home and give the rest of us a break?
Reply:I think it is a bit rude.
Reply:Yes. Only lightweights puke after drinking.
Reply:Wait until you stumble into your own yard and let it blow there. How rude to use others yards for your puking illness.
Reply:Just a thought...
...but why do you find it necessary to drink to the point of puking? To me, that's the characteristic of an alcoholic.
Reply:I don't think you are what you claim to be ie an Englishman and ownership of many companies and more.What that has to do with your puking in the potted plants ?Your are obviously a fraud an immature and a poor liar.
Reply:Have you considered the fact that you might be an alcoholic and need help?
Reply:I would think you would be ashamed to admit that you stagger home and need to puke anywhere after only 20 pints! Call yourself an Englishman? Shame on you. Well keep practising, take chasers or something to build up your reputation! Then I will put some extra flower pots outside to assist you on your journey home at night. Avoid the one in the middle if you can, I have an old cat that likes to pish in that one, but feel free to use the others, bring your mates along and I'll make you a coffee. I won't mind getting out of bed, don't worry about the time. Just give me a ring first so I can put me house plants at a suitable reaching point for you! See you later!! By the way, I assume you are doing the decent thing and adding a shot of Baby Bio to every pint?
Reply:desperate times call for desperate measures, it's better than puking in someones shoes ...
Reply:Yeah but you are making a mess because someone still has to clean the flower pots and gardens plus the plants might die!
Reply:It's only rude if the pots you puke into aren't yours.
Oh yes I'd change what you drink Stella is SO common.
Reply:I think puking in flower pots is better than puking on the Japanese prime minister...
Reply:I think you are a jerk for doing something so repulsive. Why not just carry a barf bag along with you for when the 'need' arises? Ya also may want to re-evaluate your drinking habits.
Reply:of course it is rude would like someone to do it on you ???
Reply:thats very bad indeed!!!!!!
bad indeed!!!!!!!!
bad$
bad^
bad%26amp;
bad*
bad%
very very bad
got it!!
Reply:Well , somebody once puked into the flowerpot outside my front door.
Rude??? If I´d have got my hands on the f***er I would have killed him.
Reply:It probably requires a tasteful apology note... something on fine linen and embossed with flowers.
Yes. It's rude.
Reply:Probably. Not only is it gross to look at, but the acidic nature of vomit probably isn't the best thing for pH sensitive plants.
Reply:what's really rude is making a mess of your life
and letting it rot in other people's gardens
that may sound harsh, but you did ask
sober up and get a life
Reply:if only everyone was as considerate as you.
Reply:Well, it's far FAR better than the alternative. Thank you for your consideration.
Reply:This is all a bit wrong.
You got a problem mate. Drinking any alcohol is stupid. It IS a poison to the human body, so your reasons for drinking any alcohol, are in fact questionable.
Now when your drinking is to the point of alcoholism, you have to ask flowerpot questions. And you run companies.
Please get your mind clear, perhaps through being sober and getting fit, and sort out where you're at and where you want to be in future.
You really are on a piss poor track going by your description. GIVE UP BOOZE, or at least have no more than the maximum recommended by your countries health board!!!
Reply:Well done you, if only more people were as responsible. Why not take one of your Americans with you next time you could then do it all over him instead, beautiful.
Awww dito Sid xx
Reply:well if someone sees you puking i guess its bad... but well most of the stuff that comes out of our body as unwanted is packed with nutrients that vegetative life could take advantage of... so you're probabely doing something for the plants but yeah it does look disgusting,smell disgustin and is sort of rude
Reply:it's a couple steps up from puking into women's handbags.
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I think I am being responsible for not making a mess
Is puking into flower pots considered rude?
It would be even more fitting if you were to drink in the American Bar and then puke in the gardens of the American Embassy. That way you'll be giving them something back ! ! !
Reply:that opened a can of worms didn't it?
Reply:Yes! You`ll kill my tropical plants!
Reply:Only on indoor flower pots.
Reply:Its good for the soil as you are its called Mulsh
the alcohol and acid warms the roots of the plant
but the acid ruins the GREEN of the Stems and wrinkles
the plant to become Cowardly Yellow
the flower in that Pot will rot and stink but if ITS A lily or
a bulb it will florish the next SEASON
YES I WILL RESERVE IT FOR YOU .and your Yellow
Liver excuse me for being so nasty you peeded too on my lawn [you forgot that] well the grass will grow back too
that you will notice we hope !! call it Pot LUCK ON YOUR PART..!!
Reply:You should give one of your Americans overtime to carry a bag for you . Then you don't come across as rude and you'd be improving the life of an employee providing extra money.
Reply:Wow!!
You down 20+ pints of Stella a night?
You man, you!!
In my opinion there is nothing worse than a drunkard slobbering and vomiting everywhere. Why don't you confine your anti-social behaviour to your own home and give the rest of us a break?
Reply:I think it is a bit rude.
Reply:Yes. Only lightweights puke after drinking.
Reply:Wait until you stumble into your own yard and let it blow there. How rude to use others yards for your puking illness.
Reply:Just a thought...
...but why do you find it necessary to drink to the point of puking? To me, that's the characteristic of an alcoholic.
Reply:I don't think you are what you claim to be ie an Englishman and ownership of many companies and more.What that has to do with your puking in the potted plants ?Your are obviously a fraud an immature and a poor liar.
Reply:Have you considered the fact that you might be an alcoholic and need help?
Reply:I would think you would be ashamed to admit that you stagger home and need to puke anywhere after only 20 pints! Call yourself an Englishman? Shame on you. Well keep practising, take chasers or something to build up your reputation! Then I will put some extra flower pots outside to assist you on your journey home at night. Avoid the one in the middle if you can, I have an old cat that likes to pish in that one, but feel free to use the others, bring your mates along and I'll make you a coffee. I won't mind getting out of bed, don't worry about the time. Just give me a ring first so I can put me house plants at a suitable reaching point for you! See you later!! By the way, I assume you are doing the decent thing and adding a shot of Baby Bio to every pint?
Reply:desperate times call for desperate measures, it's better than puking in someones shoes ...
Reply:Yeah but you are making a mess because someone still has to clean the flower pots and gardens plus the plants might die!
Reply:It's only rude if the pots you puke into aren't yours.
Oh yes I'd change what you drink Stella is SO common.
Reply:I think puking in flower pots is better than puking on the Japanese prime minister...
Reply:I think you are a jerk for doing something so repulsive. Why not just carry a barf bag along with you for when the 'need' arises? Ya also may want to re-evaluate your drinking habits.
Reply:of course it is rude would like someone to do it on you ???
Reply:thats very bad indeed!!!!!!
bad indeed!!!!!!!!
bad$
bad^
bad%26amp;
bad*
bad%
very very bad
got it!!
Reply:Well , somebody once puked into the flowerpot outside my front door.
Rude??? If I´d have got my hands on the f***er I would have killed him.
Reply:It probably requires a tasteful apology note... something on fine linen and embossed with flowers.
Yes. It's rude.
Reply:Probably. Not only is it gross to look at, but the acidic nature of vomit probably isn't the best thing for pH sensitive plants.
Reply:what's really rude is making a mess of your life
and letting it rot in other people's gardens
that may sound harsh, but you did ask
sober up and get a life
Reply:if only everyone was as considerate as you.
Reply:Well, it's far FAR better than the alternative. Thank you for your consideration.
Reply:This is all a bit wrong.
You got a problem mate. Drinking any alcohol is stupid. It IS a poison to the human body, so your reasons for drinking any alcohol, are in fact questionable.
Now when your drinking is to the point of alcoholism, you have to ask flowerpot questions. And you run companies.
Please get your mind clear, perhaps through being sober and getting fit, and sort out where you're at and where you want to be in future.
You really are on a piss poor track going by your description. GIVE UP BOOZE, or at least have no more than the maximum recommended by your countries health board!!!
Reply:Well done you, if only more people were as responsible. Why not take one of your Americans with you next time you could then do it all over him instead, beautiful.
Awww dito Sid xx
Reply:well if someone sees you puking i guess its bad... but well most of the stuff that comes out of our body as unwanted is packed with nutrients that vegetative life could take advantage of... so you're probabely doing something for the plants but yeah it does look disgusting,smell disgustin and is sort of rude
Reply:it's a couple steps up from puking into women's handbags.
deodorant
Besides flower pot or tea tray, what craft idea for broken dishes?
I have some broken dishes (from new dish purchase, but Mfg. will send replacements) - and I'd like to try out the craft of doing a mosaic kind of thing; something for the kitchen. I guess I could go with a tray, but what else? I don't have flower pots in my kitchen, 'cause the cats will eat the plants!
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Besides flower pot or tea tray, what craft idea for broken dishes?
You could do trivets, spoon holders, small stuff like that!~
Reply:You are welcome. I got he idea from hubby. He's a crafty little devil and has even made birdbaths with broken plates. Our feathered friends LOVE them! Thanks hon. Report It
Reply:I did a mosaic for a table top. I'm starting a bathroom counter mosaic now.
Reply:You could purchase a clay saucer and on the back
make a mosaic clock for your kitchen.
Reply:figure out what you'd like to sculpt and break them again to fit together to make whatever you like, a flower, a non water holding vase etc. I think a vase could really look neat made from broken dishes. Or a tissue box holder.
Reply:I received a bunch of dishes from an aging relative, which broke in shipping. Since I couldn't bear to throw them out, they were turned into stepping stones for my garden, using an ice cream bucket as a mold. I'm including a link with the photograph to show you how nice they can look :)
The shards can also be used to create a sculpture of sorts ~ vases and lamp bases are also pretty typical applications.
I've had friends make mobiles using dish shards (using jewelry clasps as the connection pieces) which looks fabulous. Shards can be run through a hobbyist rock tumbler and then used to make jewelry.
Reply:I have seen a wall mural done entirly of broken dishes and flatware. Also a wide frame around a mirror was very pretty.
Reply:You could do a backsplash boarder around the kitchen
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Besides flower pot or tea tray, what craft idea for broken dishes?
You could do trivets, spoon holders, small stuff like that!~
Reply:You are welcome. I got he idea from hubby. He's a crafty little devil and has even made birdbaths with broken plates. Our feathered friends LOVE them! Thanks hon. Report It
Reply:I did a mosaic for a table top. I'm starting a bathroom counter mosaic now.
Reply:You could purchase a clay saucer and on the back
make a mosaic clock for your kitchen.
Reply:figure out what you'd like to sculpt and break them again to fit together to make whatever you like, a flower, a non water holding vase etc. I think a vase could really look neat made from broken dishes. Or a tissue box holder.
Reply:I received a bunch of dishes from an aging relative, which broke in shipping. Since I couldn't bear to throw them out, they were turned into stepping stones for my garden, using an ice cream bucket as a mold. I'm including a link with the photograph to show you how nice they can look :)
The shards can also be used to create a sculpture of sorts ~ vases and lamp bases are also pretty typical applications.
I've had friends make mobiles using dish shards (using jewelry clasps as the connection pieces) which looks fabulous. Shards can be run through a hobbyist rock tumbler and then used to make jewelry.
Reply:I have seen a wall mural done entirly of broken dishes and flatware. Also a wide frame around a mirror was very pretty.
Reply:You could do a backsplash boarder around the kitchen
Will bean plants do ok in a flower pot?
I was going to plant a few bean plants but dont really have any where to put them.. How deep and long should my pot be to have a few bean plants? if they will grow ok in a pot..... any info will be appriciated thanks
Will bean plants do ok in a flower pot?
I would look at the package and see how far apart they recommend you place them (6" or so...) and make sure you have a pot wide enough to accommodate that spacing.
Your depth should be at least 6-8", but won't hurt anything if it is more.
Also make sure you check to see if they are bush beans or pole beans. Pole beans will need something to climb on. An upside down tomato cage would work OK for this, or you can place your pot by a trellis of some sort.
I have done tomatoes in pots before and had very good luck. Good luck with the beans!
Reply:Blue Lake bush-type beans grow well in pots of the 10x10 size, minimum. The larger the better though, and must have ample water, and full sun for a minimum of 8 hours a day. Remember, any plant that is producing flowers and "fruit" needs moisture and lots of food, so be dilligent in that respect. Any organic fertilizer supplimented with good soil will produce beter results.
Will bean plants do ok in a flower pot?
I would look at the package and see how far apart they recommend you place them (6" or so...) and make sure you have a pot wide enough to accommodate that spacing.
Your depth should be at least 6-8", but won't hurt anything if it is more.
Also make sure you check to see if they are bush beans or pole beans. Pole beans will need something to climb on. An upside down tomato cage would work OK for this, or you can place your pot by a trellis of some sort.
I have done tomatoes in pots before and had very good luck. Good luck with the beans!
Reply:Blue Lake bush-type beans grow well in pots of the 10x10 size, minimum. The larger the better though, and must have ample water, and full sun for a minimum of 8 hours a day. Remember, any plant that is producing flowers and "fruit" needs moisture and lots of food, so be dilligent in that respect. Any organic fertilizer supplimented with good soil will produce beter results.
What size flower pot would you plant daffodils in, and how many bulbs would you put in it?
I would use a 5gal pot and plant 8 to 10 bulbs
What size flower pot would you plant daffodils in, and how many bulbs would you put in it?
how ever many will fit with a reasonal amount of spacing.
you have to consider the fact that the bulbs need room to grow--roots.
Reply:depends how many your going to put in the pot stsrt of with a ten gallon pot and put as many as you can fit in there if it is too small go for a bigger pot.
What size flower pot would you plant daffodils in, and how many bulbs would you put in it?
how ever many will fit with a reasonal amount of spacing.
you have to consider the fact that the bulbs need room to grow--roots.
Reply:depends how many your going to put in the pot stsrt of with a ten gallon pot and put as many as you can fit in there if it is too small go for a bigger pot.
I have a pot of flower but there're some worms into should i be concerned ?
Hi, regarding to my question; i have a pot of flower on my balcony's table and i just descovered that there're alot of worms in the pot and they seems to be eating the leaf for survival or some sort, should i be concerned?
I have a pot of flower but there're some worms into should i be concerned ?
If they are eating the plant leaves,while they are still on the plant, then they are not earthworms and they are detrimental to the plant. See someone in a garden center to get the right pestacide.
Reply:No need to worry, worms are great!
They help aerate the soil and breakdown leaves etc. into good dirt.
Reply:If these are regular earthworms, they're good for the soil, provide natural fertilizer,%26amp; cause no harm. If they're not or you're unsure,you can remove the plant from the pot, wash off the soil with a hose %26amp; replant with a soiless potting mix .
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I have a pot of flower but there're some worms into should i be concerned ?
If they are eating the plant leaves,while they are still on the plant, then they are not earthworms and they are detrimental to the plant. See someone in a garden center to get the right pestacide.
Reply:No need to worry, worms are great!
They help aerate the soil and breakdown leaves etc. into good dirt.
Reply:If these are regular earthworms, they're good for the soil, provide natural fertilizer,%26amp; cause no harm. If they're not or you're unsure,you can remove the plant from the pot, wash off the soil with a hose %26amp; replant with a soiless potting mix .
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What's the easiest flower to pot and keep alive?
I want to pot some flowers for my front porch. Unfortunatly I did not inharite the green thumb from my father. My first attempt at this failed myserioubly. So, I need some help and advice. Something simple, yet pretty and colorful. Step by step instructions would be great but please don't feel obligated. I talked to the garden people at Lowe's when I made my first attempt and obviously what they told me didn't work out. So please, HELP!!!!!!!!
What's the easiest flower to pot and keep alive?
This is what I used in my barrel and several other pots last year as I got accustomed to my recent climate change. Very simple, looks great, easy care.
you will need potting soil(obviously), a small to medium bag of Miracle Grow should work well.
A 6-12 inch pot(s) depending on how much you want to do
Geraniums as a pp noted are easy to care for, and splendid for potted arrangments. Lets say, pick three color of your choice.
Asparagus fern(it looks like a fern, buy a six pack or two of this.....)Spike plants(not sure what the real name is but ask any nursery attendant and they can help)(buy in odd numbers, one for a 6-8 in pot, three for bigger pots)
Water everything well about an hour before you plan on planting. Plant the spike plant(s) in the center, then the geraniums and the asparagus fern alternating around that. Try to keep at least two inches away from the edge of the pot as the soil dries out faster there. Pat dirt into the areas around the plants that need it, and then a little more for good measure as the dirt level will sink when you water it the first few times. If you need to, you can always add more dirt later but don't over do it. You would like to keep the dirt an inch or more below the top. Done! Now water well. Depending on how hot it gets where you are, and weather or not its protected from the rain, you may have to water every other day, or once a week. As the pp said, poke a finger in there, and if the top few inches are getting really dry water it. Other obvious signs are wilting, or browning up of the plants. Dont over water, the leavs turn yellow and drop, or you end up rotting the stems of the plants and they die that way. All in all its a pretty, easy arrangment. You can legthen the time the geraniums will bloom by dead heading, or pulling off the dead flowers. Alternatives for the flowers would be petunias, both traditional and the newer trailing kinds. Petunias can be a little more finicky but there are many more colors to choose from. Be creative. Ive been gardening for 12 years, here in AZ and in Minnesota. don't be hard on yourself. Best of luck I hope this helps!!!
Reply:It was nice to see a bunch of good answers. I think everyone who contributed added something, although the best answer was chosen by the asker was definitely the best answer. Nice job Heather. Report It
Reply:This is an excellent answer. I have grown potted outdoor plants and have had success with the kinds of plants Heather mentioned. Report It
Reply:In stead of picking a plant that is easiest, you should maybe think about what's not going right from your end.
Water is usually what makes the diffence. Some people who consider themselves "black thumbs" either overwater or underwater.
You can get a little moisture meter from Lowes for about $8 and that will tell you if you should water or not. Check your planters at least once a week, and twice a week once it gets hot.
Also, make sure that the planters have drainage. Are you using those rectangular plastic planters from Lowes? The ones that are about 3 feet long and 8 inches wide? If so, they usually have a hole that has a plug in it. Pull the plug out so it can drain. If it does not have an open hole, get something to poke some holes in it.
Without knowing more information (how much sun you get, how much you water, what climate you live in, etc.), it is hard to make a specific suggestion. However, given you past difficulties, I would suggest an annual. They are relatively inexpensive and tend to be tougher during their year of life.
Again, without knowing more, I would suggest Marigolds. They are colorful, readily available, inexpensive and tough. If your porch faces north, they may not be the best because they need sun, but if it faces south, east, or west, that would be my best guess.
If you're not into reds, organges and yellows, Petunias also tend to be tougher than you'd guess.
If you really bake in the sun, there is something called rose moss or moss rose that will do well in the baking sun.
Good luck.
Reply:I don't know your area, but what works for me in the hot Houston area is kalanchoes. This is a succulent, so it doesn't need much water, and it prefers indirect sun. I know this because when I was younger, like you, trying to make plants grow, I had one of these. It looked so bad at first that I scooted it to the back of the pots in the yard, and it got pushed farther and farther into the shade. I gave up on it and forgot about it. I watered the opther plants in front and it probably got sprinkled a little once a week or so. One day I spied a pretty pink bloom. It was my kalanchoe, and it was rich green with fluffy petals and lots of blooms. I gave it a plant spike and it did ok in the shade from then on. I almost killed it with kindness, but left to its own devices, it did better than the other plants!
Reply:I think Callie Lilly's are very easy to keep alive, they can get real wilted from no water but when you water they come back to life. You don't have to have in full sun, and I used a soil-less type soil in my pots with Water Keep added to the soil. I have even had some that just were put in the Water Keep and one in vase with fish that lived for years or as long as the fish then when fish died planted the Lilly. All other items found at Wal Mart.
Reply:What zone do you live in? That would help. Also, is your porch in the sun or shade most of the day? What types of pots are you planning to use? Clay or plastic or something else? Answer these and I can help you out!
Reply:Geraniums are a great plant for you. They come in red, pink and white. They tolerate cold weather and do splendidly all the way through the growing season until a freeze kills them off.
They also revive well If they dry out. Plant about 3-4 in a 16" pot in a circular manner and water well the first time. Make sure the pot has drainage holes in the bottom so excess water can come out.
You can plant all one color in each pot if you like.
To determine if the plants are dry I always stick my finger into the soil about 2-3 inches. If it comes out with no soil attached its time to break out the watering can.
What's the easiest flower to pot and keep alive?
This is what I used in my barrel and several other pots last year as I got accustomed to my recent climate change. Very simple, looks great, easy care.
you will need potting soil(obviously), a small to medium bag of Miracle Grow should work well.
A 6-12 inch pot(s) depending on how much you want to do
Geraniums as a pp noted are easy to care for, and splendid for potted arrangments. Lets say, pick three color of your choice.
Asparagus fern(it looks like a fern, buy a six pack or two of this.....)Spike plants(not sure what the real name is but ask any nursery attendant and they can help)(buy in odd numbers, one for a 6-8 in pot, three for bigger pots)
Water everything well about an hour before you plan on planting. Plant the spike plant(s) in the center, then the geraniums and the asparagus fern alternating around that. Try to keep at least two inches away from the edge of the pot as the soil dries out faster there. Pat dirt into the areas around the plants that need it, and then a little more for good measure as the dirt level will sink when you water it the first few times. If you need to, you can always add more dirt later but don't over do it. You would like to keep the dirt an inch or more below the top. Done! Now water well. Depending on how hot it gets where you are, and weather or not its protected from the rain, you may have to water every other day, or once a week. As the pp said, poke a finger in there, and if the top few inches are getting really dry water it. Other obvious signs are wilting, or browning up of the plants. Dont over water, the leavs turn yellow and drop, or you end up rotting the stems of the plants and they die that way. All in all its a pretty, easy arrangment. You can legthen the time the geraniums will bloom by dead heading, or pulling off the dead flowers. Alternatives for the flowers would be petunias, both traditional and the newer trailing kinds. Petunias can be a little more finicky but there are many more colors to choose from. Be creative. Ive been gardening for 12 years, here in AZ and in Minnesota. don't be hard on yourself. Best of luck I hope this helps!!!
Reply:It was nice to see a bunch of good answers. I think everyone who contributed added something, although the best answer was chosen by the asker was definitely the best answer. Nice job Heather. Report It
Reply:This is an excellent answer. I have grown potted outdoor plants and have had success with the kinds of plants Heather mentioned. Report It
Reply:In stead of picking a plant that is easiest, you should maybe think about what's not going right from your end.
Water is usually what makes the diffence. Some people who consider themselves "black thumbs" either overwater or underwater.
You can get a little moisture meter from Lowes for about $8 and that will tell you if you should water or not. Check your planters at least once a week, and twice a week once it gets hot.
Also, make sure that the planters have drainage. Are you using those rectangular plastic planters from Lowes? The ones that are about 3 feet long and 8 inches wide? If so, they usually have a hole that has a plug in it. Pull the plug out so it can drain. If it does not have an open hole, get something to poke some holes in it.
Without knowing more information (how much sun you get, how much you water, what climate you live in, etc.), it is hard to make a specific suggestion. However, given you past difficulties, I would suggest an annual. They are relatively inexpensive and tend to be tougher during their year of life.
Again, without knowing more, I would suggest Marigolds. They are colorful, readily available, inexpensive and tough. If your porch faces north, they may not be the best because they need sun, but if it faces south, east, or west, that would be my best guess.
If you're not into reds, organges and yellows, Petunias also tend to be tougher than you'd guess.
If you really bake in the sun, there is something called rose moss or moss rose that will do well in the baking sun.
Good luck.
Reply:I don't know your area, but what works for me in the hot Houston area is kalanchoes. This is a succulent, so it doesn't need much water, and it prefers indirect sun. I know this because when I was younger, like you, trying to make plants grow, I had one of these. It looked so bad at first that I scooted it to the back of the pots in the yard, and it got pushed farther and farther into the shade. I gave up on it and forgot about it. I watered the opther plants in front and it probably got sprinkled a little once a week or so. One day I spied a pretty pink bloom. It was my kalanchoe, and it was rich green with fluffy petals and lots of blooms. I gave it a plant spike and it did ok in the shade from then on. I almost killed it with kindness, but left to its own devices, it did better than the other plants!
Reply:I think Callie Lilly's are very easy to keep alive, they can get real wilted from no water but when you water they come back to life. You don't have to have in full sun, and I used a soil-less type soil in my pots with Water Keep added to the soil. I have even had some that just were put in the Water Keep and one in vase with fish that lived for years or as long as the fish then when fish died planted the Lilly. All other items found at Wal Mart.
Reply:What zone do you live in? That would help. Also, is your porch in the sun or shade most of the day? What types of pots are you planning to use? Clay or plastic or something else? Answer these and I can help you out!
Reply:Geraniums are a great plant for you. They come in red, pink and white. They tolerate cold weather and do splendidly all the way through the growing season until a freeze kills them off.
They also revive well If they dry out. Plant about 3-4 in a 16" pot in a circular manner and water well the first time. Make sure the pot has drainage holes in the bottom so excess water can come out.
You can plant all one color in each pot if you like.
To determine if the plants are dry I always stick my finger into the soil about 2-3 inches. If it comes out with no soil attached its time to break out the watering can.
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