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Now that I have a balcony, I wanted a little garden out there with window boxes. I purchased window boxes and a bag of Miracle Gro online. I already had two potted flowers that were about to burst from their pots. (I was going to buy more tomorrow after the boxes arrived and I had an idea how much room I would have.) The Miracle Gro arrived and despite no warning on the website, it says "Not for use in containers." Will I kill my flowers if I go ahead and use it? [more inside]
posted by miss-lapin on Apr 19, 2013 - 10 answers

How can I make sure my potted Gardenia survives the Denver winter? [more inside]
posted by jefficator on Nov 5, 2012 - 4 answers

I have a cherry tomato plant and a few pepper plants (scotch bonnets and jalapenos) in pots in a window that faces due west - they get bright shade until about 3 pm, and then hot, direct sun until about 6:30 pm. Should I move them to the front garden (facing south) in the mornings? [more inside]
posted by cilantro on May 16, 2012 - 4 answers

When, if, and how should I repot my new kalanchoe? [more inside]
posted by Currer Belfry on Oct 10, 2011 - 3 answers

What's the best way to winterize my potted rose bush? And when do I do it? I live in zone 7A. [more inside]
posted by bluesapphires on Oct 3, 2011 - 1 answer

A flower question in three parts: 1) what are these flowers: a1; a2; b1; b2? (I included versions w/my hand to show scale, since I have a lot of trouble figuring that with most internet pix) 2) what are other potted flowering plants that will do as well as these in my climate/situation? 3) Help me help myself? Suggestions for plant/flower identification sites. [more inside]
posted by taz on Jul 23, 2009 - 18 answers