A GARDENING GUIDE FOR HOME AND TERRACE

Care Basics

This section under development will provide information on comparative dimensions of pot size to plant size, types of soil and fertilizer required, the watering dilemma (how much and how often) pinching off dead leaves and flowers, plant disease symptoms and treatment, dealing with undesirable birds and squirrels, and poisonous plants to avoid

For particular care instructions, read the label and/or ask the salesperson, when you purchase the plant.

It is common practice to repot new plants since they are not usually purchased in properly sized containers with adequate drainage. See:

• Potting and RePotting (when & how)

Basic care:

• Soil
• Watering
• Grooming
• Using Compost and Mulch - information pending (a good source is Central Park's compost and mulch piles, nearest located just west of the Conservatory Gardens)

We will update this section as information is developed. If you would like to participate in a Gardening committee, or if you would like to pass along information, please contact us.