A Guide To Repotting Plants

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I have a lot of repotting to do in the coming months – how about you? Many of you are new to gardening and may be confused about where to start, what to buy and how to do it.

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Spring & summer are best times to repot. In climates with warmer winters, fall is fine. Plants rest in winter so I leave mine (both indoors & outdoors) be at this time.

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In general, I go up 1 pot size when repotting plants. For instance, if the plant is in a 6 inch grow pot then I go up to an 8 inch grow pot.

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Most pots have large &/or many drain holes. I put a piece of newspaper or paper bag over them to keep the soil mix from draining out.

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The soil mix you use depends on what you’re planting. Do your research because some plants require & do best in a specific type of mix.

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You can repot your plant when the soil mix has gotten old or when the plant has been in the pot awhile & the soil needs refreshing.

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In most cases you should haven't to worry that you will kill you plant when repotting. The exceptions would be if you severely damage the roots in the process, or over or underwater it after planting.

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More Tips On Repotting Plants

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