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Weeds
I know what you're thinking,
"Weeds! How can I have weeds in a container garden?!"
Weeds can grow anywhere - that's why they're weeds. Most weeds in
container gardens come from the potting soil that's used. If you're
using soil from someone's backyard, then you'll end up with the
same weeds that grew in that yard. But even if you are using sterile,
soil-less potting mix from a bag -- you may end up with weeds. Seeds
are constantly being blown by the wind, carried by birds and insects,
brought home by children. They are everywhere. (What's a mother
to do!)
The wonderful thing about
growing in containers is that weeding is far less of a chore than
with backyard gardening. If you can tell the difference between
the weed and the plant that you're actually trying to grow - pull
up the weed when it is small. If you're scared that what you think
might be a weed is actually your plant - wait until it gets big
enough for you to be sure, then use scissors to cut it at the base
so you don't disturb the roots of the other plants.
To avoid the seeds from
last year's plants becoming this year's weeds, throw away the soil
when you replant the pot, and thoroughly clean out and sterilize
your containers.
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