Remembering to water the plants
I love houseplants. Before kids, I used to keep beautiful plants. I still have plants, but with kids they aren't as lush as the once used to be. Occasionally, one of the kids will pull leaves off of them or dump them, but mostly the problem is I neglect them.
I kept forgetting to water them. I would notice them all limp and droopy and think, "Oh when was the last time I watered the plants?" So in the past few weeks I have figured out something to make sure the plants get watered.
When I am cleaning up after a meal or just picking up the house, there are always glasses left with water. Instead of dumping the water down the drain, I check the plants and water which ever one needs it. It saves a little bit of water (and pennies too) and keeps the plants green. Nothing earth shattering, but it works for me.
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I should try this!
Great tip! I always water on Mondays. I guess it's just a habit. I don't have quite the jungle Mom has, but I have a large rubber tree, an aloe plant, a basket from a funeral about 4 years ago and 2 poinsettias (one is from last year). I'll try your idea because the basket needs watered more often. Thanks!
Good tip. Now do you have any ideas for keeping my niece from biting chunks out of my orchid leaves? Sigh. It was looking so pretty too--
I do this too. Also leftover plain tea. The plants seem to love it.
Great idea! Thanks for the tip =) Happy New Year!
Very smart! My thing is that the plants would still die. I have a very, very black thumb. Maybe I will try this though? We need something like that in our kitchen!! Thanks for the tip!
I have the same problem of droopy plants. I'm going to start using the half full water glasses. Thanks!
I love tips like this - tips that streamline what I am doing, saving me a few steps and pennies and keeping me on track. :) It's been a long time since I have even attempted to have house plants! But I want to again and I'll remember this. Thanks!
scribbit - sorry no advice there!
Amy - try Spider Plants. They are hard to kill. They like lots of sun and do best when kept well watered.
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