how to keep thieves from taking potted plants
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Comments (3)I would suggest what we did up in Yreka and Weed, where the wind whistles down the valley...put the containers up within 'railings' of tightly-strung thin rope and clip the pot or cage to both ropes. Presto, pots stay up. Without a cage, though, I don't guarantee the plants will! Hope that helps!...See MoreHow long to keep potted before planting?
Comments (4)Ashdown provides pretty large own root plants. I believe they remove them from the pot and wash the soil off the roots just before shipping. I'm sure they have planting instructions so I'd follow their instructions. The sooner you get them planted, the better chance they have of making a good root system that will survive the winter. I'd plant a larger own root as soon as I could....See MorePlant Thieves (Durham): Interesting Story in the N&O
Comments (6)One thought is to use those motion-detecting sprinklers! Wouldn't that give thieves a surprise to be suddenly drenched! And you can also crowd in barberry plants and other prickery types that might slow them down. What a shame to have to worry about this sort of thing. I've been amazed to see how many of my neighbors have unplanted things sitting in their front yards. Hopefully none of them have been stolen yet. Another idea: Put out a sign that says: THIS YARD PROTECTED BY LARGE RAT SNAKES! That would be true in my case. I have 2 of them prowling around. :oD...See MoreHow to keep potted peony in good shape for fall planting
Comments (5)According to peonies sellers, they said it is best to plant the whole pot in soil until fall. When the peony plant goes dormant in the fall,then dig up the pot, remove the plant from the pot, and then plant it in its permanent location. They said that it is not good to disturb the roots when the plant is actively growing....See Morekarin_mt
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