Find the right light before you buy
Before you bring a plant home, spend a day watching the window where it will live. Morning light can be gentle, while an unobstructed western window may become hot late in the day. A room th
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Light, water, soil, and the small habits that help plants settle in.
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A slower approach to watering
A calendar can remind you to look at a plant, but it cannot tell you that the soil is ready for water. The pot, the season, the room, and the plant all affect how quickly moisture leaves the
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Choose a pot with room to drain
A good pot does more than match a shelf. It holds a root system, leaves room for growing mix, and allows excess water to escape. Start with drainage. If you love a decorative vessel without
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