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Water plants before going in vacation

How To Water Plants While On Vacation

Published: December 23, 2022Modified: December 23, 2022

Looking for how to water plants while away? The holiday seasons are a dream for most people. You get to take some time away from work and relax with your family. Go on vacations around the world and experience new people and places. But what might be a dream for you, can be a nightmare … Read more

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Helpful Tips for Watering Plants in Pots

Published: October 28, 2022Modified: October 28, 2022

When it comes to taking care of your houseplants, there are some simple tricks you can use when watering plants in pots to protect the health of your plants. These easy changes to your watering habits can reap huge benefits and help you avoid some common houseplant issues.  When to Water Plants in Pots Almost … Read more

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Pot Drainage Holes and How They Protect Your Plants

Published: October 28, 2022Modified: October 28, 2022

If you’ve been growing houseplants for any length of time you’ve noticed that some pots come with built-in drainage holes and some don’t. You may be wondering, are pot drainage holes important? We’re here to tell you why plant pots with drainage holes are not only important for your plants, but make taking care of … Read more

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Try These Low Fuss, Low Water Plants

Published: October 28, 2022Modified: November 7, 2022

Low-water plants are an excellent choice for beginner houseplant enthusiasts or busy people who want to avoid high-maintenance plants. There is a wide variety of plants to choose from. You don’t have to worry about being limited with your selection just because you’re in search of plants that don’t need much water.  While some of … Read more

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Self-Watering Pots: Good for You and Your Plants

Published: October 28, 2022Modified: October 28, 2022

Using self-watering pots is the perfect way to deliver a consistent supply of moisture to your plants while cutting back on the work it takes to do so. Here we look at a variety of self-watering containers suitable for every gardener’s needs. Our Selection of the Best Self Watering Pots Best Moveable Self Watering Planter … Read more

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Aloe vera houseplant on bright, sunny table | How often to water Aloe

How often to water Aloe | For a happy plant!

Published: February 28, 2021Modified: October 21, 2022

The genus Aloe is one of the most common succulents out there, not in the least because of the popular Aloe vera. If you’ve obtained your own, you might be wondering how often to water Aloe. Watering issues are unfortunately the prime cause of death for these succulents! Keep reading to find out how often … Read more

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How often do you water a cactus?

Published: August 7, 2020Modified: February 3, 2022

If you’re new to growing cacti, figuring out their care can be a challenge. How often do you water a cactus? Can they really go without water for months like many people think? What’s the best way to water a cactus? How do you recognize an over- or underwatered specimen? Let’s go into watering cacti … Read more

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Pilea peperomioides watering | Chinese money plant

Published: April 24, 2020Modified: February 3, 2022

All houseplants are different when it comes to their watering requirements and if you just bought a new one it’s important to familiarize yourself with its needs. Pilea peperomioides, the Chinese money plant, is no exception to this! How do you know it’s time to water your Pilea plant? How much does it need and … Read more

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How to water air plants | Full air plant watering guide

Published: August 22, 2019Modified: October 21, 2022

Air plants from the genus Tillandsia are among the most popular indoor plants out there nowadays. Not surprising, as their lack of need for soil and funky looks make them a great addition to the home. There is a lot of information out there on air plant care, and unfortunately definitely not all of it … Read more

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How to water succulents | 5 tips for happy plants!

Published: June 26, 2016Modified: October 21, 2022

Figuring out when, how and how much to water any plant is difficult, but with succulents it can be especially challenging. We all know they don’t need that much water – they naturally grow in dry areas, after all – but that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea to leave them without any moisture for … Read more

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