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It's important to know some growing tips such as watering needs. Some garden planters will need watering every day, others only once a week. A rule of thumb is to see if the top layer (1 inch) of the soil in the garden planter is slightly dry (lighter in color and texture). If it is, water deeply, until water runs out of the drainage holes. If the water seems to run right through the planter, place a tray or saucer under the planter and empty any water remaining in the saucer the next day.

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Water with tepid, not cold, water to avoid shocking roots.

If your water is chlorinated, let it stand in a pan overnight before using it. This will allow the chlorine to evaporate.

Avoid using "softened" water on plants. The sodium that softeners use will eventually kill a plant.

Water only in the morning to avoid fungal problems (from night watering) or evaporation (mid-day watering).

Water deeply - until the entire soil mass is wet - to encourage healthy root formation.

Using clay or terracotta planters? Water more often. Clay loses up to three times the amount of water to evaporation that other containers do.

Group plants with similar watering needs.

Use a long-necked spout if watering plants from the top. You'll avoid splashing the leaves, which can lead to spotting and disease in some plants, and you'll be able to direct the water more carefully to all areas of the pot's surface.

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Container gardens can save you money. You can create them very inexpensively.

Buy one packet of flower seeds like sweet alyssum; divide the seeds among various pots and soon you'll have lovely blossoms scent the air.

Have a large pot? Mix various colorful seeds for a variety of color.

You don't have to buy expensive pots for your plants. You can use any item just be sure there are drainage holes or a row of stones to avoid water accumulating and having root rot.

Grow herbs like basil, thyme, rosemary, lavender in pots and make your own fresh spice rack.

You can even grow edible flowers. One of my favorites is Nasturtiums--they have a peppery flavor.

Violets have a sweet and sometimes tangy or spicy flavor.

Marigolds have a spicy, herbal or lemon flavor, depending on the variety.

Always be careful that any flowers you choose to eat have been grown without pesticides or other chemicals.

Climbing Aloe. I started with three small clippings and it just went from there. As they grow, I snip off a clipping and stick in a pot of soil. There are even more in pots on my landing. I must have more than 50. Anyone want any?