--- title: "Gardening and Outdoor" description: "Tips and tricks for outdoor plants" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ" language: "en" modified: "2023-05-04T12:13:12.511Z" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/gardeningAndOutdoor.jpg" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) # Gardening and Outdoor Whether you have a small balcony or a large backyard, our group offers a supportive and welcoming environment to connect with other enthusiasts. Discuss vegetable gardening, flower beds, pruning, mulching, weed control or anything garden related. Outdoor. 19458 members, 978 posts ## Posts - [Does Planta have a way to change settings for outdoor locations to overwintering?](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/GQsLEgEiiXkxeVCr3OXjJK.md) (by Michele, 2025-11-16, 0 comments) - [I understand that coffee grounds are good for fertilizers. Is this true and if so how should it be done and for what…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/rSn6CiiOz73IFbRtrP4Ad6.md) (by Chris, 2025-10-23, 6 comments) - [If possible I would like some help with my echinacea. Since I took this photo it has gotten worse, the leaves are more…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/w1ojkSFpUUlzhySWv0nF5W.md) (by Millie, 2025-10-18, 0 comments) - [I’m not sure if this is the best forum to post this question so if someone has a better location, let me know and I can…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/52Xuigb2aRjsnN4WuMD8EZ.md) (by Heather, 2025-10-17, 1 comment) - [I just received this Alocasia Frydek in the mail, should I repot it into a 4” pot? Or leave it on its 2” pot?](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/lAAuUbJ1Yp2bMo245qD7NM.md) (by yankej01, 2025-10-14, 4 comments) - [When/how to separate irises. HELP! I have a few bearded irises that came with the house when we moved 2024. Each Iris…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/hCQfz1EXOgiSNgYFpJ7sD7.md) (by iAreKir, 2025-10-12, 3 comments) - [My bird of paradise is inside my pool enclosure. It looks healthy, but has not bloomed. Any suggestions?? zone 9B…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/stnUoGFwj1x4urXOfyPyJO.md) (by 7Bee, 2025-10-10, 1 comment) - [I bought two 10 inch angel trumpet starts with Roos last December. I’m in zone 9b. Just had my first blooms. ❤️❤️❤️](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/HYCnbYSI3bb6VzH8NKnVxI.md) (by 7Bee, 2025-10-10, 4 comments) - [Hey guys how are we? Anyone know what these are? Thanks !!🤩](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/gAUDAHuYGj17MdslxvMrl1.md) (by Blossom breeze, 2025-10-06, 2 comments) - [I planted about 6 peony in late spring and the tallest one has only grown 5-6" high. I'm being asked to cut back a…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/rgSBXD0028DwhsoOFZFuAa.md) (by PerenialParent, 2025-10-03, 1 comment) - [Planta will suggest I water some of my plants almost every day. Like my Plum tree or Chilli’s for example. But often…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/xorvSSO5SgN3ByeA65zZG3.md) (by Ross, 2025-10-03, 4 comments) - [My baby tomato is giving me a flower! 🍅🌸](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/xHhTR3OgxaUzhBIY46SL0O.md) (by Nashville Smashville, 2025-09-28, 0 comments) - [A bay laurel seedling (sprung from a fallen seed of the neighbor’s tree) is doing well in a small space in my garden,…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/abGEXqfakKEqUbIa9ZwZxy.md) (by Alyssa, 2025-09-23, 2 comments) - [My over grown tomato plant is still giving me so much I don’t want it to go 😩](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/qiNNJYjhyZLFZi02TjMr7u.md) (by Jannette, 2025-09-23, 2 comments) - [Can someone help me! Are my green beans ready to be harvested?](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/fex89UcOmomN7O1awyMI1C.md) (by Abby H, 2025-09-23, 1 comment) - [My first year really giving it a go at a vegetable garden, my spring vegetables were a great success but I realized…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/Q3PHlOrWzbApn7u1hrPKY1.md) (by Kay, 2025-09-21, 4 comments) - [Fall garden is in session and some leftover summer crops 🍃what are you planting this fall?](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/1j5rQXSk17KXPKTW2YQhQQ.md) (by Natslikesplants, 2025-09-19, 5 comments) - [Does anyone know what these little spiky things are in my soil??](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/jUQ3Fj7no33QyCmZMqzBPq.md) (by Alexae, 2025-09-17, 2 comments) - [I’ve had this Elephant Ear for two years and it looks like it’s blooming a flower. So cool. 😍 I didn’t know they did…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/urMifcRDKhikWh1TyCI27R.md) (by Sallie, 2025-09-12, 2 comments) - [These are my Forget me nots. I’ve had them planted for a little over a month on my balcony and has drainage at the…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/AdfcyzsmhWKlxWikQSca3d.md) (by Alexae, 2025-09-10, 5 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ.md?cursor=GCwV2hz3YxhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQBFrQQTXTXgGA) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_