As the first blossoms of the season light up the landscape, many questions arise. Here are some of your latest. I live in a condo with southern exposure.
Plants dry out quickly in containers, so monitor water.
Drainage holes are crucial so plants do not get wet feet. They have teardrop shaped, raggedy brown growths of half an inch to one inch long that contain a live worm. It sounds like bagworms. The larvae are susceptible to Bt, a natural pesticide. Synthetic insecticides labeled for bagworm are Ortho Isotox Insect Killer or Orthene.