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Flower Pots
If you're buying flower pots to pretty up your patio or deck, or even to place around the outside
of your home, there are still a few things you should know before you make your purchase.
Never go by looks alone. This could prove to be a disappointment when you get it home and try
planting your flowers in it. You have to take into consideration the kind of plant you will be
putting in these pots to keep your flowers happy and healthy. You have to be sure the pot you're
buying will be suitable for the size of plant your planning on putting into it.
If you're planning on having the pot in full sun all day, it would be better to purchase a pot that is
made from non-porous material. Terra cotta dries out very quickly, whereas synthetic resins stay
cooler and keep the moisture much longer. If you're planning on leaving your pots out during the
winter, you may want to consider stone, cement or wood.
You will also have to consider whether you need to move your pots once you get the planting
done. If you think you'll need to move the pot for any reason, then think twice about buying a
heavy cumbersome pot. Some of these are meant to stay where you put them and not intended to
be moved.
Wooden pots are excellent for water retention and hardwoods are better against rot, but all
wooden pots can be treated with preservatives. When you're buying wooden pots, look for good
construction and joints, since the wood will shrink and expand with moisture. Wooden pots are
fine for winter, but it's best they are not placed directly on the ground.
Synthetic on the other hand has come a long way from what it used to be. You have to keep a
careful eye when dealing with these on today's market as some of them imitate wood very well
and can fool you into thinking it is wood. The positive side of these is that they are lightweight
and very durable. Most of them are made now to withstand the cold of winter. The semi flexible
pots work well for winter conditions and also make wonderful liners.
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