Use a pencil or a finger to check if your houseplants need watering. The soil at the surface can be pretty dry, while the soil a couple of inches under is holding moisture. Many people see the dryness at the top, and assume that the plant needs water. Not so! Check the soil 1-2 inches under the surface, and water when that feels dry.
Used coffee grinds make a great fertilizer. As with water, houseplants don't need fertilizing as much or as often as outdoor gardens. Used coffee grinds are a gentle and effective way to enrich your houseplants' soil. Just sprinkle some on the surface when you think of it. Many houseplants can actually grow IN used coffee grinds, so you have much less worry over burning your plants with this than a chemical store bought fertilizer.
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Monday, January 2, 2012
Quick Tips: Watering & Fertilizing Houseplants
Jennifer is a clinical herbalist and health coach, specializing in autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Her interest in plant medicine led Jennifer to spend years studying herbology, physiology, and nutrition. She works one-on-one with her clients via her herbalist and health coaching business, Prairie Hawk Botanica. Jennifer lives on a homestead in rural Texas with her husband, 2 children, and various animals. In her spare time she loves to be in her large herb and vegetable garden. Sharing herb knowledge and her love of natural healing with others is her calling. Find Jennifer at www.priariehawkbotanica.com.
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