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Containered plants can seem a tiny bit fussy.
They just need the proper place and attention at critical times. If container gardening is new to you, here are a few simple starting tips. A light commercial potting mix is usually the best choice for most plants. Garden soil can be too sandy or clayey and probably doesn't have enough air spaces for the plant's roots. If you live in a warm, dry area, consider adding polymer crystals to your planting mix, which expand as they take in water.