Sunny Gardens®
Gardening => Indoor Plant Care => : Sunny Gardens® November 28, 2005, 02:11:39 AM
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Plants in clay pots require more water than those in plastic pots. Also the plants in clay pots can "breathe" easier.
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Place ice cubes in your plants and they will be watered without a drippy mess.
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Use flat club soda to water plants. It has the proper minerals to keep plants healthy.
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When you change the water in a fish tank, put the old water in the soil of household plants. Fish water contains nutrients, is the proper temperature, and is free of chlorine and chemicals.
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The next time you hard-boil eggs, don't throw out the nutrient-rich water. Use it to water your house plants.
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Melt snow and use it to water your house plants with.
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When you go on vacation, cover your plants using a clear plastic bag that is large enough to accommodate each of them. Then place the enclosed plant in a shallow pan with pebbles and some water. This set-up should be sufficient for 7-8 days. For an extended vacation, ask someone to check on them regularly.