Repotting is one of the most fun parts of houseplant ownership — you get to pick a cool new pot and get your hands in the soil. One of the things that gets us repotting is when our plants become ...
Not sure when it's time to repot? Plants give you several clues when they're getting too cramped (a problem that's often referred to as pot-bound or root-bound). Roots starting to poke out of the ...
Once the root ball is out of the pot you will be able to clearly see how pot-bound the plant is. If the roots do not look like they have filled up the pot, you can slip the root ball back into the pot ...
Whether you’ve kept a fiddle-leaf fig alive for years or you’ve killed more succulents than you can count, repotting a houseplant can be a daunting task. If you want your plant to thrive, though, it’s ...
If your peace lily is no longer thriving, look for these signs that it needs repotting. Here's how fresh soil and a new pot can keep it healthy and blooming.
Winter is the perfect time to repot your container roses. During this season the roses are slowing down, resting and dropping leaves in preparation for the surge of growth to come in early spring. At ...
Root pruning might sound like a harsh way to treat a houseplant, but it’s actually a kind way of keeping a plant in check and allowing it to continue to grow in your home. After several years of ...
Many of us grow tropical plants in containers to beautify our porches, patios and decks. These plants often live two lives, spending summer outside when the weather is warm and going inside during the ...
It’s common to use tropical plants growing in containers to beautify our outdoor living areas. These plants often live two lives — spending summer outside when the weather is warm and going inside the ...