![]() This is the easiest way to water plants, especially for small plants that don’t need a ton of water. You want to make sure the soil stays consistently damp but not soaking wet. Here are my five favorite hacks for watering plants of all shapes and sizes. If you’re not sure which method is best for your plant, do a test run before hitting the road. Same goes for size of the plant you’re watering. Moisture-loving ferns and hardy rubber plants have very different watering needs, so you should tailor your methods accordingly. There are lots of different ways to create self-watering planters, but different methods work better for different plants. Not only will the soil stay at the right moisture level, but concentrating moisture at the roots may even help strengthen your plant’s root system, thus giving you stronger, more resilient plants. Just use materials you already have or repurpose old containers like soda bottles, water bottles and milk cartons for a zero-waste alternative to pricey planters. But you don’t have to spend a ton of money on specialty (read: expensive) pots. These five self-watering planter hacks are just what you need to put your plant care on autopilot.Īs with any self-watering planter, the idea is to let the plant water itself by either wicking water when needed or through a slow drip irrigation system of sorts. ![]() And a vacation? Picture me breathing into a paper bag at the mere thought of it.Īfter coming home to one too many sad, crispy plants, I’ve considered only buying low maintenance houseplants moving forward, but I’ve still got to care for all of the leafy friends I already have. Aside from hiring a plant sitter (that’s a real profession, btw), there are a few things you can do to keep your plants happy and hydrated while you’re away. For a crazy plant lady like myself, the thought of going away for a long weekend is utterly overwhelming.
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