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Ever wondered how to plant wonderful flower pots?

Step-by-step guidance

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Good Soil for Thriving Planters.

Get good soil.  Don't skimp!

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Filling the bottom of the pot

I fill the bottoms of my larger pots with light weight items.

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Determining what type of plants to use

The common saying : Thrill, Spill, and Fill plants.

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Filler and Spiller Plants

Geraniums are my plant of choice as a combination of thrill and fill for my planters.  

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Tall Grasses

Grasses are my favorite tall "Thrill" plant.

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Loosen the rootball

Makes sure you loosen and rough up the roots.

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How many plants per container?

I overplant mine. I just visually make sure the plants have room to grow and fill. My WI grow season is short!

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