Thank you

Anyway, when I first planted my topsy turvy planters I think I was watering too much, but that was in late May and early June when the temps were lower. I was also fertilizing with every watering. I stopped that. When the plants all began to wilt and look sickly I slowed watering to every 2 or 3 days and only fertilize about 2 times a month. The potting soil I used was the water-saving Miracle Grow with fertilizer, so I don’t think I have to water as much anyway. Now that the temps have reached the 90s, I’m watering daily or every other day. My planters are located on the east side of my house and get midday sun only. It’s situation between my house and the neighbors house, so it doesn’t even get early morning sun.

To be honest, I’m not sold on the strawberry planters. Yes, I got some small strawberries in June, but the everbearing plants are supposed to produce berries a few times a year. Truthfully, I think I’m supposed to pinch off the flowers in the first year. I didn’t realize that strawberries lived for several years here. Goes to show that it’s a good idea to read up on the fruit and vegetable plants before you actually go buy them so you know what to expect and what you’re supposed to do.