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let's talk pots. What's the biggest pot you use? how about smallest? what do you like them made of? do you have any special ones? what do you use that might be considered "unusual"? show me your pots

I got 5 corms from my first Monstero, no idea how to get them to grow so I put them in some coco coir, misted them and the coco coir, covered with plastic, put on the back porch. Now they have a leaf and moving toward the light!! Yeah!!!

Looks like artichokes for dinner!!!!!

After yesterday’s Weed Appreciation Day post… you might be thinking: 👉 “Okay… I appreciate them… but I still don’t want them.” Totally fair. The good news? Container gardeners actually have a BIG advantage when it comes to weeds. Let’s make the most of it 👇 🪴 1. Start With Clean, Quality Soil (This is where most weed problems begin) If weeds are constantly popping up, your soil might be bringing them in. What to watch for: - Reusing old soil without refreshing it - Using garden soil (instead of potting mix) - Compost that wasn’t fully broken down What to do instead: ✔ Use a fresh, high-quality potting mix ✔ If reusing soil, mix in new potting mix + compost ✔ Remove any visible roots or plant debris before planting 👉 Think of this as setting the stage for a weed-free season 🌱 2. Mulch… Yes, Even in Containers A lot of gardeners skip this step in pots—but it makes a HUGE difference. Why it works: - Blocks light (weed seeds can’t sprout) - Keeps soil moisture steady - Reduces how often weeds show up Easy container mulch ideas: ✔ Straw or shredded leaves ✔ Small bark chips ✔ Coco coir ✔ Even a thin layer of compost 👉 Just 1 to 2 inches can dramatically cut down weeds ✋ 3. Pull Them Early (Tiny = Easy Win) Weeds are like uninvited guests… The longer they stay, the harder they are to remove 😬 Your new habit: ✔ Do a quick 30-second scan when you water ✔ Pull weeds while they’re small ✔ Get the root (especially taproots like dandelions) 👉 This one habit alone can prevent 90% of frustration later After yesterday’s Weed Appreciation Day post… you might be thinking: 👉 “Okay… I appreciate them… but I still don’t want them.” Totally fair. The good news? Container gardeners actually have a BIG advantage when it comes to weeds. Let’s make the most of it 👇 🪴 1. Start With Clean, Quality Soil (This is where most weed problems begin) If weeds are constantly popping up, your soil might be bringing them in. What to watch for: - Reusing old soil without refreshing it - Using garden soil (instead of potting mix) - Compost that wasn’t fully broken down