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- Q.Indoor Plants – No Water For 32 Days - How do I keep alive a variety of indoor container plants which won't be watered for 32 days in winter?
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sjm1108 on
May 7, 2013
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I'm going on vacation for a week and some plants need watering often. Read up on two watering products - which one is better, the Aqua Globe or Plantastic?
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Nikki on
May 8, 2013
Certified ExpertA.These articles may be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/while-youre-away-vacation-care-for-houseplants.htm
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May 21, 2013A.thanks
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AnnsGreeneHaus on
May 15, 2013A.A thorough watering just before departing should be enough. If you don't feel this would be adequate, either product would provide additional moisture.
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May 14, 2013A.I have one tomato plant in 5 gallon pot. mammoth sunflower and grape tomato in a (3.5 X 1 X 6) estimated numbers box herbs and smaller potted plants will give to people to care for the week. other plants will last until I get back.
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May 7, 2013A.There are too many variables to answer your question. What plants, how large and how much sun do they get? Could you get someone to water once while you are away?
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Anonymous on
August 12, 2013Q.Irrigation and Watering Transplanted Trees
Regarding irrigation, my timer Rainbird has 36 stations on the panel. They connected 37 valves, one station hold 2 valves, and the timer does not respect the time to water. For example, it starts at 9 pm, but first station won't start to 11 pm (2 hours behind). Is my timer panel burned out? Are the 2 valves in one station in the panel creating this problem?
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AnnsGreeneHaus on
August 13, 2013A.This question would best be answered by the vendor who installed the irrigation system or sold you the system.
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October 29, 2013Q.Flavored Water
How does flavored water affect plant growth?
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AnnsGreeneHaus on
October 31, 2013A.This sounds like a great science project! I can't find any data on your question.
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January 8, 2014Q.Indoor Plants – No Water for 32 Days
How do I keep alive a variety of indoor container plants which won't be watered for 32 days in winter?
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Nikki on
January 8, 2014
Certified ExpertA.Generally, plants do not need to be watered more than once a month during winter, so you'll probably be alright. Just give them all a good soaking (but don't let them sit in water) before you leave and they should be ok. For additional info, this article may also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/while-youre-away-vacation-care-for-houseplants.htm
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January 11, 2014Q.Tropical Foliage Plant
How often should I water my foliage plant? Is every three days ok? I read the article you had on tropical foliage plants and it said the humidity should be high but indoors there's not much humidity, so I was wondering if the pebble way (putting pebbles in a bowl and filling wth water and setting the plant on top) is very effective?
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Nikki on
January 11, 2014
Certified ExpertA.Tropical houseplants should be watered only when the top of their soil is dry. This article will help with raising the humidity levels in the home: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/raise-humidity-for-houseplants.htm
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February 16, 2014Q.Drought
I am concerned about watering plants during the drought we seem to be continuing to have. I have used water from my dehumidifier to water and I do have two rain barrels (but if it does not rain...). Can I use the water from say, boiling pasta, potatoes, vegetables? The water pasta and potatoes will obviously have starch in them - for vegetables, not so much. Are there other water sources I should be looking for?
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Nikki on
February 16, 2014
Certified ExpertA.This is a very common tactic in drought stricken areas and is referred to as gray water. Gray water can come from bath water, dish water, water from food prep, laundry or other water activities in the house that does not involve human waste. This article will explain more about gray water: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/watering/using-graywater-in-gardens.htm
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Agronoman on
February 16, 2014A.Water from your vegetable cooking also provides nutrients that have boiled out of what you cooked. If prolonged droughts are common in your area then you may want to slowly start shifting your plant mix to lower water demand plants.
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March 6, 2014Q.Watering Trees
My wife placed the water hose under every tree for one hour every 3 to 4 days, even in cold weather. I believe it's a waste of water and most of that water goes deep down and is not helping the trees. Please let me know which one of us is right and what is the proper way to do that.
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Nikki on
March 6, 2014
Certified ExpertA.It depends on how long the trees have been in the ground. For trees planted under a year, this kind watering is needed, but once it has been in the ground for a year, it really only needs water during drought like conditions in the summer (less than 2 inches per week). Trees that are established have grown deep roots that can find deep water. Frequent watering can actually hurt established trees, as it encourages shallow roots rather than deep roots.
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