Author Topic: Watering (Read 9330 times)

Sunny Gardens® · « **on:** November 28, 2005, 02:11:39 am »

Plants in clay pots require more water than those in plastic pots. Also the plants in clay pots can "breathe" easier.

Sunny Gardens® · « **Reply #1 on:** November 28, 2005, 02:12:24 am »

Place ice cubes in your plants and they will be watered without a drippy mess.

Sunny Gardens® · « **Reply #2 on:** November 28, 2005, 02:19:20 am »

Use flat club soda to water plants. It has the proper minerals to keep plants healthy.

Sunny Gardens® · « **Reply #3 on:** November 28, 2005, 02:25:21 am »

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.

Sunny Gardens® · « **Reply #4 on:** November 28, 2005, 02:25:45 am »

The next time you hard-boil eggs, don't throw out the nutrient-rich water. Use it to water your house plants.

Sunny Gardens® · « **Reply #5 on:** November 28, 2005, 02:26:08 am »

Melt snow and use it to water your house plants with.

Sunny Gardens® · « **Reply #6 on:** November 28, 2005, 02:31:01 am »

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.

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