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Five Quick Tips To Get Growing
 Some of us have a green thumb and can get any plant to grow. There
are others who have no luck at all. Sometimes the problem can be
to much care and loving. Follow these five tips and your plants
will love you as much as you love them!
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Choosing the right plant: You won't have to spend as much time caring for your
plants if you choose plants that are suited to your environmental conditions and gardening style. Let
the Floracle help you find which plants are right for you, or browse our collection of
Gifts that Grow™, and get the perfect plant shipped to your door.
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Watering: Test the soil in your containers every day with your finger. If it's dry an inch below the surface - water. If you can't water your plants on a regular basis, consider
self-watering containers. If you've got hard-to-reach plants, we'd recommend a
watering wand, which has saved us from lots of stepstool time.
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Fertilizing:
Fertilizer is important. Mix a dry, time-release fertilizer into the soil when planting, and use
small amounts of liquid fertilizer for regular feeding every few weeks.
Fighting Pests:
Inspect plants regularly for fungus, insects, bugs, etc. Remove any diseased or dying leaves. Spray
insects with water or other
natural repellants to get rid of them.
Pruning:
Don't be afraid to cut or trim plants to keep their shape and encourage growth - just leave at least 2/3 of the original plant intact so it'll have enough surface area to absorb sunlight. Pinch (aka.
deadhead) faded flowers regularly to encourage more blooms on annual plants. A good set of
tools can make all the difference.
Keep in mind that every plant is different. Take some time to read up on your plants and learn as much as you can about their individual needs. A little time spent reading and planning now can save you a lot of time and disappointment later.
More Quick Tips: Dr. Botnic | Design Queen | Chef Clive
 
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