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Shrub Rose Responses To Production In Smart Pots And Conventional Containers Using Two Contrasting Substrates
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Shrub Rose Responses To Production In Smart Pots And Conventional Containers Using Two Contrasting Substrates

For years, skeptics have questioned the efficacy of Smart Pots, often citing concerns about overheating in the sun and increased watering needs. But a recent study conducted by the Texas A&M University Department of Horticulture Sciences has put these doubts to rest, delivering compelling evidence that Smart Pots promote superior growth compared to conventional plastic containers.

How to Care for Norfolk Island Pine – Lifelong Houseplant
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How to Care for Norfolk Island Pine – Lifelong Houseplant

From Holiday Tree to vibrant indoor houseplant, here’s how to make your Norfolk Island Pine last for years! Remember that charming Norfolk Island Pine that decked the halls last December? Don’t toss it in the compost bin just yet! These tropical beauties can easily transition from festive centerpiece to year-round houseplant with a little TLC…

Fabric Containers Increased Irrigation Demand but Decreased Leachate Loss of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Compared With Conventional Plastic Containers
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Fabric Containers Increased Irrigation Demand but Decreased Leachate Loss of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Compared With Conventional Plastic Containers

A recent study at the University of Florida found that using fabric Smart Pots had a number of positive effects on both the plant and the environment when compared to growing in standard plastic containers. Published in HortScience, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, (HortScience 57, 2022) the study found –

Fall Gardening in Smart Pots
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Fall Gardening in Smart Pots

Fall is a great time to start a new garden or revitalize an old one. The weather is cooler, the days are shorter, and the soil is still warm from the summer sun. This makes it the perfect time to plant cool-season vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Invented in 1984 by a US Veteran, Smart Pots…

Grow Pollinator-Attracting Plants In Smart Pot
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Grow Pollinator-Attracting Plants In Smart Pot

Pollinators are essential for our food system. They pollinator crops, fruits, and vegetables, which helps to ensure that you have a bountiful harvest. However, pollinators are under threat from habitat loss, pestices, and climate change. One Way to help pollinators is to plant pollinator-friendly plants in your garden.