Another Useless Garden Tool
Sometimes tool designers just don’t understand gardeners. They come up with all sorts of devices that look good, but when youContinue Reading
Category: Watering
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10 Resolutions for the Beginning Indoor Gardener
In the spirit of New Year, here are 10 resolutions for beginning indoor gardeners that will help guarantee you beautifulContinue Reading
Snowbirds: Coddle Your Houseplants While You’re Away
They’re known as snowbirds, migratory seniors who flee the cold of northern regions and spend their winter in the South,Continue Reading
Water Before It Rains
It may seem absurd to water your garden just before it’s supposed to rain, but in fact it’s an excellentContinue Reading
Water Your Plants Early
It’s in the morning before 10 am that soil absorbs water most efficiently. That’s because both the air and theContinue Reading
When Repotting, Leave Room for Watering
You may have noticed that conventional flowerpots, whether made of clay or plastic, always have a projection at the topContinue Reading
If Your Tap Water is Hard…
If your tap water is very hard, with a pH of 7.5 or higher (your municipality will be able toContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Irrigating Plants with Disposable Diapers
I often hear the suggestion that it’s worthwhile putting a disposable diaper at the bottom of a pot – especiallyContinue Reading
A Dripping Tap Waters Plants While You’re Away
You’re going on vacation this winter and have no one to water your houseplants? That’s easy enough to fix! PlaceContinue Reading
Matting Makes Watering Easier
One way of reducing the watering needs of houseplants and seedlings is to grow them on a capillary mat, alsoContinue Reading