Both top and bottom watering are effective techniques for providing potted plants with moisture. Top watering is faster to do and helps wash out excess salts from the soil, while bottom watering ...

Getting ready to go on vacation seems to take an increasing amount of effort these days. There is so much to organize before you even leave the house, not least making sure all your beautiful ...

I confess, I enjoy hand-watering some of my plants. Most of my containers are hand-watered. I find the time it takes to water them relaxing, and I take the opportunity to check on my plants and see ...

Many growers have a hard time with the balancing act of watering their plants. Have I overwatered? Have I underwatered? Is my water too acidic? Watering can be one of the trickiest parts of plant ...

Use wick watering to keep your plants hydrated. Self watering wick systems are simple to assemble, and they use less water than other methods. Wick watering is a lesser-known method of efficient ...

If you love indoor plants as much as we do, you’ll be thrilled with this new modular, self-watering system called LetPot. This growing system has a 30-day water tank and is fully automated and ...

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Transplanting happens whenever the plant says it’s time, but generally spring or summer is a good time, and it can be done ...

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When the first big rains of the season arrive in Marin County, we all know it’s time to adjust our outdoor watering routines for the cooler months. While it might be tempting to turn off your ...

Ever feel like your plants just aren’t as happy as they could be, no matter how much you care for them? Watering seems so straightforward, but it’s easy to get wrong. Some mistakes can slow growth or ...