A plant needs to be repotted and pruned when it becomes “root bound”, meaning its roots have grown so much that it has taken up the entirety of the pot and formed into a hard ball. The dense circle of roots often forms to the shape of the pot it is in and when you take it out, very little, if any, soil will be remaining. Here are some solutions on how to fix and then repot your root bound plant.
Read MoreSpringtime has officially arrived! Luckily I get to see signs of spring inside as some of my plants have been shooting up in the past month. This is the ideal time to repot as it encourages new growth. In this post, I will cover how to tell when your plant is ready to be repotted, whether it needs an increase in pot size, and then lastly, how to actually go about repotting.
Read MoreI love using a wide range of items to create homes for my plants. I wander around flea markets and vintage stores looking for old tins that I can convert. Even if it isn’t waterproof or doesn’t have good drainage, you can make it work! Here we are going to cover terracotta. concrete, self-watering, stone, wood, ceramic, glass vase, metal, hypertufa, and fiberglass.
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