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[goldensrbest]

From drying out, let me explain this is for my son and husband at graveyard, there is sun all day long, i like to make up a nice pot for flowers, i always have a problem of it getting too dry ,even though i go several times a week to water,any ideas?

[BirkiLady]

Try a sedum or other plant that tolerates hot sun and doesn't need daily watering. 

[queendiva]

All I can suggest is to use an oversized pot, potting soil that maintains moisture and be sure the flowers/ plants you choose are suggested for full sun and drought tolerant.

[Kachina624]

Can you plant your flowers directly into the ground?  They won't dry out as readily if planted in the ground.

[IamMrsG]

@goldensrbest  I have not tried this yet, but maybe someone can attest to its usefulness.  A while back I read a tip to line flower pots with disposable diapers before filling them with potting soil.

[lil spot]

@goldensrbest 

Have you thought about trying these?

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[RedTop]

Use bigger pots and line them with diapers or sponges.  

[lovesrecess]

I use these watering bulbs in some of my houseplants and they work well, but they don't work very long outside; they can't release enough water to keep the soil in the pot from drying out

[jlkz]

@goldensrbest 

Sounds as though you are fighting a losing battle !  Why not try the silk flower approach.  You may have to change them once a season.

[goldensrbest]

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@jlkz wrote:

@goldensrbest 

Sounds as though you are fighting a losing battle !  Why not try the silk flower approach.  You may have to change them once a season.

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They do not allow them,plus i hate seeing fake flowers on graves.