Everyday watering
Feel the soil about an inch below the surface. When it feels dry, water the soil, not the plants, slowly until water drains from the holes beneath the container. Empty any standing water from a saucer.
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Care Instructions
Use this guide for your seasonal container plantings. If we gave you plant-specific instructions, follow those first.
Very hot weather
Check the soil each morning and again later if it is hot or windy. Containers can dry quickly and may need water more than once in a day. Give sensitive pots afternoon shade when practical, and check the soil before watering a wilted plant.
Freezing weather
When a freeze is forecast, move tender containers into a sheltered, bright place if possible. For pots that must stay outdoors, group them in a protected spot and cover or insulate as appropriate. Remove covers when temperatures rise; check soil moisture without leaving pots soggy.