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Growing Tomatoes, Flowers And Veggies In Potting Soil Bags

If you live in an apartment with only a small balcony, have super-rocky soil, or are just down-right lazy like me, you can grow tomatoes, flowers and other plants in the same bag the potting soil comes in! All you do is poke drainage holes on one side of the bag, then lay the bag flat with the drainage holes towards the ground. Next, cut a criss-cross shaped hole on the side that faces up with a sharp knife or razor blade. Now simply plant your flower or veggie starts into the cross shaped hole or holes, cover with soil and close the criss-cross hole and mulch over the top of the bag to keep the roots cool. Another bonus to gardening this way is you don't have to water very often as the plastic bag helps keep the water in.

Source: I saw this tip on TV.

By Cyinda from Seattle

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RE: Growing Tomatoes, Flowers And Veggies In Potting Soil Bags

Yep...wonderful idea! I'm definitely going to try this one with the addition of the container tip! Thanks to both of you for sharing that one!

God Bless,
Sheila in Titusville, FL

Post by GrammySheila

RE: Growing Tomatoes, Flowers And Veggies In Potting Soil Bags

Hey, I think I'll try that. I can plop the bag into a container, poke it from below, and then it would look nice too. Thanks!

Post by kimhis

RE: Growing Tomatoes, Flowers And Veggies In Potting Soil Bags

That sounds like a good idea but my only concern is: I want to plant several things and potting soil is not cheap is it?

Post by TXBetty

RE: Growing Tomatoes, Flowers And Veggies In Potting Soil Bags

That is a wonderful Idea! Thanks!

Post by MartyD

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