Greatly reduce the need for watering by taking a few steps before you leave home. - always use a potting mix with moisture-retaining polymers (or add polymers to the mix)
move plants out of direct sunlight - behind windows with sheer curtains is a great spot.- turn down the thermostat in winter to keep the interior of the house cool.
- move pots and containers close together so they can provide each other with shade and humidity.
- place sensitive plants under tents with holes for oxygen; use white plastic trash bags for tent and use stakes.
to conserve water in outdoor containers, move to a location sheltered form wind and cluster together.- you can also bury potted plants to their rims temporarily and mulch around them.
Salvage dried out plants. Revive them by soaking the containers in a tub or kiddie pool. Use warm (not hot) water and submerge the pots until bubbles stop appearing from the soil. Remove pot and drain excess water.Related articles
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