Special Topics
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How Self-Watering Planters Work and How to Use Them
Self-watering planters store water in a reservoir and deliver it to the potting mix throug…
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Tap Water vs. Filtered Water for Houseplants: What Matters
For most houseplants, tap water is a practical choice, and filtered water isn’t auto…
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How to Use a Soil Moisture Meter for Houseplants
A soil moisture meter shows how moist the potting mix is around its probe, which gives you…
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How to Water Houseplants While on Vacation
The best way to water plants while you’re on vacation depends on how long you’…
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How to Water Plants Without Drainage Holes: Safer Options
You can water a plant in a pot without drainage holes, but it’s harder to manage soi…
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How to Water Houseplants in Winter: What Actually Changes
Most houseplants need water less often in winter, but no single schedule works for every p…
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How to Water Houseplants: When, How Much, and the Right Way
The best way to water houseplants is to check the potting mix first, water when the plant …
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How to Bottom Water Houseplants: Steps & Timing
To bottom water a houseplant, set a pot with drainage holes in a tray or basin of water, l…
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How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs: 7 Ways That Work
Every fall, my older house turns into a stink-bug hotel. The first year, I found them on s…
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Aloe Vera Plant Care: Watering, Light, Brown Leaves & Pups
Healthy aloe vera needs bright light, a fast-draining mix and a wet-dry watering cycle. Up…