Some plant tags don't stop there. They include pictures, info on how far a plant should be spaced, how often it should be watered, what type of drainage and soil it needs, and the plant's pest tolerance. Some even include a nursery's Website.
Study plant tags carefully before making your selection, because the tags often contain useful information about plant size, spacing, and requirements for sun or shade.
Read the plant tags on seedling cell packs -- they offer valuable information and may list any inbred resistance to diseases and pests.
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In catalogs or on plant tags, variety names follow the genus and species names and may be preceded by the letters ssp. indicating a subspecies; var. or simply v designates variety. Cornus florida is the Latin name for the common flowering dogwood.
Follow the instructions on the plant tag as to spacing, watering and light requirements. If the tag says to plant 8 to 12 inches apart, opt for the 8 inches. That means the gaps will fill in more quickly.
Keep plant tags when purchasing seedlings or seeds for their wealth of information. Follow planting instructions when it comes to spacing, sun, water and soil types.
Remember to read seed packets, catalogs and plant tags for the correct spacing between new plants.
Lift seedlings by the rootball, using a spoon or plant tag for support if necessary. Never hold the seedling by its stem, as you may crush it, or harm the growing tip.
Write the seed variety and date sown on a plant tag and stick it in the side of the tray or pot.
* sterilising soil prior to use will reduce the chance of soil borne diseases affecting the seedlings.
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Carefully read plant tags before you buy to identify suitable choices for each spot in your home. As a rule of thumb, flowering plants require high light, while many foliage plants thrive in low light.
Bottles can be cut up to make plant tags
They can be used as storage jars for nails, nuts, bolts or seeds etc.
Remember: Before recycling plastic bottles, first always try to REUSE them.
Many flimsy labels and plant tags get lost or faded, or fall victim to marauding pets. We asked our newsletter subscribers how they keep track of their plants, and they responded with a gardenful of interesting ideas.
Information on shade gardening in catalogs, gardening books and plant tags can leave a new gardener a bit overwhelmed, if not confused. Who knew there were so many different kinds of shade? Here's a quick guide to sort out the terminology.
I use the large tongue depressors as plant tags when I require a vast quantity for an event. They're cheap at about $.03 each and can go into the compost bin at the end of the season.
Check plant tags for recommended spacing and make sure you buy enough plants to fill the space you have in mind. It usually takes one or two flats to make a colorful splash. Keep plants well watered until you plant them in your garden.
FUSARIUM - This fungal disease is soil borne and causes wilting and death mostly in herbaceous plants. Often represent is the "V" in V,F,N in plant tags that denote fusarium resistant.
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Definition as written by Magpye:
This fungal disease is soil borne and causes wilting and death mostly in herbaceous plants. Often represented as the 'V' in VFN in plant tags that denote fusarium resistant.
Most plants like a somewhat neutral pH, 6.2 - 6.8, but some are more particular. If you are growing plants from the nursery, check the plant tag for specifics. If no pH preference is listed, a neutral range is fine.
After you've determined your zone, you can buy plants with the confidence that they will last a long long time in your garden. Most informative plant tags will tell you what zones they can be expected to grow in.
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