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Published on
Saturday, January 11, 2025
By Victoria Torley
Black plastic is good for plants in the shade as they heat up very quickly and can damage plant roots. You can also use Styrofoam boxes as planters in the sun as they are great insulators. Make your plastic pots more attractive with a little paint. Then there are the hanging pots which are a great choice for balconies and patios. To make sure they last, look for pots made of painted or plastic-covered wire as wire rusts easily in our climate. If you have bare wire, you can line the sides of the pot with plastic and leave the bottom open for drainage. Wooden planters? These are a no-no for our climate unless they are in a covered area. In addition to being easily rotted, they attract bugs – including the dreaded termite. Nevertheless, they are very attractive, can be painted, and look great inside. Well, that leaves out a lot of different pots, so come back next week for the rest of them. Happy Gardening. ![]() Plant of the week. Oh, the colors of the Ixora genus, pink, scarlet, yellow, and orange, all make a great addition to the garden. There are 150 varieties of Ixora to choose from. They make a wonderful hedge and can be trimmed for topiary. Although they will grow in full sun, they prefer some shade. They will also need rich well-drained soil. For best blooming, remove spent flower heads.
------------ Find more interesting stories about gardening in Costa Rica on the AM Costa Rica Garden page. Questions on this article, Ms. Victoria Torley, gardener columnist, can be reached by emailing victoriatorley1@gmail.com --------------
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