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    POT LUCK

    Oct 31, 2018 3 minutes

    WORDS & PHOTOS: DIANE CRAWFORD

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    HELPFUL TIPS

    • A good-quality potting mix should be the only medium you use for planting. Garden soil is not the right blend for pots or containers and therefore should not be used. Always read the recommendations on the bag.

    • Liquid soil-wetting and water-storing granules are agents that have been developed to facilitate water movement and water absorption in soil. You can add them to potting mix before planting.

    • Regular fertilising is essential for all plants living in containers to

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