I would suggest a really good soak once a week. Other than that you should be fine. they may just need to get a bit bigger. your pot size should be fine.

Joann, ok so your right at about bloom size hun the next thing you might want to consider is your pot size. Is it throwing off runners yet?? mine has produced sooo many. I started out with one lonely little bird and now it's a veritable forest in there, lol!!! We will get this figured out! Not to worry!

Lillah

Joann: Personally, I prefer Rock Island over Cedars of Lebanon. If you want to see a pretty water fall, then Fall Creek Falls is a good park. I can't think of any parks in Middle Tn that you can even access a view of the falls with a boat. All of the ons we have done you had to hike a bit to see them. Have you checked out the Tennessee State Parks website? http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/

Of course, the weather will pretty much the same as in AR - hot ;o)

Joann! Lol sorry about that! honestly you don't have to do much they just have to be a certain size I think. how big are your birds? if they are in a pot i think the best thing would actually be to put them in the ground and they will shoot up and bloom for you. mine bloomed the second year I had them. If you really want to keep them potted put them in THE BIGGEST pot you can!! most tropicals will stay small in pots. Unfortunately for birds they do need to be some what big, in my experience. Lots of water. I have NEVER fertilized mine ever and we have had it for going on 9 years. I just put another in the back yard and it is about ooooooh 5 or so feet tall. not blooming yet. I would say they need to be at least 8ish feet? there may be a dwarf variety that will bloom smaller, but I think yours sounds like it isn't that tall?

Lillah

I used to have fish, but I use muratic acid to keep the algae down, and no matter how careful I was with measuring, a couple times I killed my fish, so I just quite having them. Any other ideas to keep the algae down?

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Hey Joann if you could tell me which plants they are I might be able to help you. Do you have a picture of them?? how much sun are they getting? Are they tropicals? I am sure it is a n easy fix I just need to know what kind and sun exposure and if you fertilize at all.

Lillah

Most garden centers that carry organics either have it or can get it for you. If not try Garden Choice Organics online. I got so many questions on my comments about cornmeal I've posted a blog on the subject too.

Hey Marie, I live in SC, AR maybe you could find a More…job close to me and I would be your best buddy. I even have a greenhouse that you could work in.. I am very impressed would love to meet someone with your knowledge. I could pick your brain.
Joann,
If you kbow of a position let me know i will do the rest. I would love to be your best buddy

Marie