When Moisture Meters Fail
Typical moisture meter. Photo: Amazon.com Question: I’ve been watering my houseplants using a moisture meter for over a year now andContinue Reading
Category: Watering
Help for Senior Gardeners: Making Hose Easier to Attach
Hose with hose extender and quick disconnect system. I don’t know how the hose spigot on your house is attached,Continue Reading
Is Brita Water Safe for Plants?
Ill.: www.blinq.com & www.cleanpng.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Question: I have a Brita water pitcher I use for improving the quality of my drinking water.Continue Reading
Is It Safe to Drink Water From a Garden Hose?
Refreshing, yes, but is it safe? Photo: www.aeropaca.org Well, who hasn’t done it? It’s a hot day, you’re thirsty, butContinue Reading
A Watering Basin for New Plantings
Watering basin around a newly planted tree. Photo: ucanr.edu To ensure proper watering the first year after planting, that is,Continue Reading
Day Wilters May Not Need Watering
Squash plants often wilt on hot summer days, but probably don’t actually need watering. Photo: www.groworganic.com Question: My squash plantsContinue Reading
How to Water Houseplants Over Summer Vacation
To keep your houseplants well watered during your summer vacation, move them back from the window and water them thoroughly, for once leavingContinue Reading
How to Tell If You’ve Watered Enough?
A common mistake of novice gardeners is to water often, but superficially. Many in fact water every day, rapidly sprayingContinue Reading
When Pelargonium Leaves Turn Yellow
Question: Last fall, I brought my zonal geraniums indoors and also took cuttings. My plants are quite beautiful and green, butContinue Reading
Houseplants: Should You Water From Above or Below?
That’s a question that has confused generations of owners of houseplants. Should you water from the top, that is, byContinue Reading