Dracaena (Dracaena species)

Sun:  This will vary between your varieties, but generally they will require a moderate to bright indirect light. They can be grown in a lower light situation, but the leaves will be a little thinner and less healthy.

Zone:  Room temperature (somewhere between 60-70 degrees) is perfect for these plants. At night these plants can tolerate temps down to about 50 degrees.

Soil:   Any indoor potting mix will do well for this sturdy guy! We usually suggest an organic mix.

Water:   Dracaena’s like to be watered or kept moist; however they do not like soggy soils. If you check the soil with your finger, press into soil to your second knuckle, only water if it is dry. Some Dracaena’s are also fluoride sensitive, so with those you may want to use distilled or non-fluoridated water.

Culture:   Easy to care for plants (especially indoors), and come in many varieties. The houseplant always exhibits an upright habit, no matter which cultivar you have.

Tip:   The stems (known as canes), can be pruned to keep that plant shapely and in control. Also, if your plant looks dusty- wipe off its leaves!

Category:  Thriller – Used as focal points and to create a dynamic visual composition.

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Filler – To fill in and cover the Pockets between the other plants.

Woolly Pocket is featured in NIDO’s May 2013 issue. NIDO is a German magazine for young urban families.

The teachers and students from Prestwood School in Sonoma, California were pleasantly surprised to find some new guests in their Woolly School Garden. They sent us a video showing a nest of itty bitty birds in one of their Woolly Pockets. Our hearts are still melting after watching the video. Isn’t it just cute overload? Not only do students learn about nutrition and gardening, they can also learn about animals. To learn more about Woolly School Gardens, click here.

We’re super impressed by this mobile Woolly School Garden in Spain.

Emeral Petals in Portland uses Wally Fives to create this ferntastic vertical garden.

We’re thrilled to see Matt Guziejka”s living wall of succulents that’s been thriving for two years.

We love when our customers and clients keep us posted on what’s growing in their Woolly Pockets. If you’d like to share photos with us, please email customerservice@woollypocket.com or post it on our facebook page.

Hanging Strawberry Plants (Fragaria  x ananassa)

Sun:   Full sunlight for these trailing plants. However, if transplanting be sure to choose a cool, cloudy day, as a hot sunny or windy day often desiccates transplants.

Zone:   Strawberries should be planted in early spring as soon as the cold as passed in cold climates, however, in warmer climates, fall planting is commonly done. Again, research the cultivar you are buying for more specific information.

Soil:   They do exceptional in well-drained soils that are fertile.  Adding organic materials or using an organic potting mix is suggested.

Water:   Due to their shallow root system, strawberries need to be watered almost daily, or on a regular basis. They also are not drought tolerant. When berries are present be sure to up you watering.

Culture:   There are many different cultivars of strawberries. Be sure you purchase some that are disease-free and easy to grow in your region. Most can be treated as a perennial for 4-5 years, or you can plant a new plant each year.

Tip:   Strawberries can produce an abundance of fruit in a small area if adequately maintained. They not only produce fresh berries, but they also enhance the beauty of a landscape. When transplanting be sure to educate yourself on the correct
placement of the crown- this is critical to their success!

Category:   Spiller – Should drape down to cover the edges of the Planters, as a “frame” along the side edges, and mixed into the bottom edge.

Dig Gardens in Santa Cruz, CA really know how to improve their curb appeal! In full sun all day they planted sun-loving, drought tolerant succulents and plants in their pockets. You can visit their website here!

Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia)

Sun:  This plant is great for full sun and partial shade. It does a lot better in full sun, than the shade.

Zone:  USDA hardiness zones 3 to 8.

Soil:  A well drained organic potting mix for this gal!

Water:  Easy to take care of. Water on a regular basis; just don’t allow the soil to become hard and dry.

Culture:  Low growing, fast spreading, perennial herb. Jenny can be problematic in some areas because she competes with other plants, and will eventually choke them out. Great for pockets because they can’t invade the plants in other planters!

Tip:  Resistant to deer, disease, drought, heat, insect, and mildew.

Category:  Spiller – Should drape down to cover the edges of the Pockets, as a “frame” along the side edges, and mixed into the bottom edge.