Texas Gardening: any tricks with containers in Texas?, 2 by morganc

morganc wrote:
We have an abundance of potted plants here. Most are tropicals which I then put in the greenhouse or garage in the winter.....but some are just summer annuals because I like the color on the porch and patio.
The closest thing to a cactus we have is a Plumeria, or Desert Rose.
In ALL the soil we have in pots we add our own home made "Compeat".

We make compost in a huge tumbler and when it is done, we add peat moss to it. Peat moss holds in moisture, so you can add a little or a lot depending on the plant.

When I feed, I add more compeat, mixed with coffee grounds, Epsom Salts, and occasionally some acid food for the tropicals.