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![]() By Aguane | If you live in a region such as Phoenix, where the summers are very hot and potted plants struggle, try lining the interior of your ceramic pots with large sized bubble wrap. Then put the soil and plant into the pot. This helps cool the roots. [View the item] |
Samigal Aug 19, 2011 6:04 PM CST |
Pretty good idea, thanks for posting it. I'm using some styrofoam containers, they should help keep the plants cool too. Very hot summers here in California too. |
Onewish1 Aug 19, 2011 6:23 PM CST |
great idea!! |
Maridell Aug 19, 2011 6:23 PM CST |
"Cool" idea, I would have never thought of it! |
flaflwrgrl Aug 19, 2011 6:46 PM CST |
Very interesting! I might have use for that one day. Great tip! A nation mourns its fallen soldiers, who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. And Junior? Well, Junior spies their solemn white graves from the back of his limousine, and he grieves for the inconveniences he overcame for his silver spoons. Quoth the Craven “Nevermore.” ~Walter Shaub~ |
Bubbles Aug 19, 2011 7:04 PM CST |
What a great idea! I might try that when I re-pot some things. |
frostweed Aug 19, 2011 7:21 PM CST |
I suppose you leave an open space in the bottom of the bubble wrap for drainage? :thumbsup: Wildflowers are the Smiles of Nature. Gardening with Texas Native Plants and Wildflowers. |
valleylynn Aug 19, 2011 8:05 PM CST |
Great idea for those really hot regions. ![]() |
Sheila_FW Aug 19, 2011 8:09 PM CST |
I have never heard of that...great tip to try. Thanks ![]() |
Aguane Aug 19, 2011 11:04 PM CST |
Thanks, Mcash70! for providing a pic..... It's so hot here I just haven't been outside to set up a shot for the "tip"... It does work. I've also lined my larger ceramic pots with sheets of stryofoam and create distance and insulation from the heat. Year round container gardening is a real challenge in Phoenix AZ. “Don't give up too quickly"... unknown, I heard it somewhere. ~ All Things Plants, SOUTHWEST GARDENING ~Cubits.org ENERGY & POWER |
Boopaints Aug 19, 2011 11:43 PM CST |
But our late fall through spring is fantabulous! ![]() Susie, this is a great idea...I have never heard of this either and I'm your friend! ![]() Will start this practice the next potting time. ALL THINGS PLANTS ~ Garden Art ~ Purslane & Portulaca ~ MY CUBITS ~ Trust in the Lord ~ MY WEB SITE ~ Joyful Times Today |
Boopaints Aug 19, 2011 11:44 PM CST |
But our late fall through spring is fantabulous! ![]() Susie, this is a great idea...I have never heard of this either and I'm your neighbor almost! ![]() Will start this practice the next potting time. ALL THINGS PLANTS ~ Garden Art ~ Purslane & Portulaca ~ MY CUBITS ~ Trust in the Lord ~ MY WEB SITE ~ Joyful Times Today |
vic Aug 20, 2011 8:15 AM CST |
I had NO idea. I keep most of my potted "stuff" in filtered sun. Although not in Phoenix, we certainly have wicked hot summers. Thank you so much for this wonderful idea! Oh, and my plants thank you too ![]() ![]() NATIONAL GARDENING ASSOCIATION ~ Garden Art ~ Purslane & Portulaca ~ CUBITS ~ Trust in the Lord ~ Heart Strength ~ |
dahlianut Aug 20, 2011 9:02 AM CST |
I have never heard of this either. How fabby! Would it work in the ground too do you think? http://cubits.org/DahlianutsDi... Share the Joy |
canadanna Aug 20, 2011 11:00 AM CST |
Good tip! I think I will use that next time I make a hanging basket. Those coco liners never seem to last. Maybe there will be a tip about that one day. Love this feature. |
mcash70 Aug 20, 2011 11:34 AM CST |
You are welcome Susie, I had fun doing it. ![]() |
Name: Barb ~~~~~~~ Phoenix Arizona Runs_With_Scissors Aug 20, 2011 1:14 PM CST |
That would never work for me ![]() ![]() ![]() |
mcash70 Aug 20, 2011 1:22 PM CST |
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dahlianut Aug 20, 2011 2:27 PM CST |
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Aguane Aug 20, 2011 2:53 PM CST |
Oooops. I should have added that obsessive, compulsive, addictive personalities should not attempt this technique. ![]() ![]() ![]() “Don't give up too quickly"... unknown, I heard it somewhere. ~ All Things Plants, SOUTHWEST GARDENING ~Cubits.org ENERGY & POWER |
mcash70 Aug 20, 2011 3:08 PM CST |
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