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22/12/2015

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23/11/2015

http://www.gardena.com/int/garden-life/garden-magazine/winter-care-for-potted-plants/

For plants to survive the winter outdoors unharmed, they must be well prepared. Generally, only winter-hardy plants can remain outside in winter. For every plant, winter means stress. Winter protection for plants means that they are sheltered from frost...

01/11/2015

Do you have indoor palm trees?
http://houseplants.about.com/od/pickingahouseplan1/a/PalmBasics.htm

How to grow palm trees indoors, including tips on fertilizing, trimming and watering.

08/10/2015

No. 1 reason for leaves turning yellow is due to moisture stress -- either plant is under watered or over watered.
http://www.ambius.com/blog/why-are-my-plants-turning-yellow/

The Greener on the Inside blog investigates the many reasons why plants turn yellow and offers tips on how keep your plants happy and healthy.

13/09/2015

Fall is approaching and here are some care tips for your precious indoor house plants.

WATERING - Since most plants go into a semi-dormancy during the fall and winter months they should not require quite as much water as they do during the growing season. So check watering needs weekly to determine an exact watering schedule. One way to determine whether a houseplant needs water is to use a water metering device (or a Smart Plant!). Another, is to simply lift the plant, pot and all, if it is light you know it needs watering, if it is heavy then watering should be delayed a few days.
http://www.humeseeds.com/falhspl.htm

Autumn is one of the most critical times of the entire year for houseplants. Because it is at this time of year that thermostats are turned-up and the air simply becomes too hot and dry for most tropical houseplants. But, by providing adequate humidity, a good location and proper water the plants sh…

09/09/2015

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08/09/2015

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08/09/2015

How and when do you water Bonsais? Smart Plant precisely weighs and measures its water level and provides alerts if it is overwatered or getting dry.
http://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/bonsai-care/watering

The most important part of taking care of your bonsai trees is watering. Do not simply water your tree every day, instead, monitor your Bonsai carefully and water it once the soil gets slightly (but never completely) dry; it should be damp.

07/09/2015

As easy as 1, 2, 3.

05/09/2015

Interesting read if you are a plant killer who lives in an apartment. Get Smart Plant to help with your scheduling. :)

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/5-reasons-youre-killing-your-indoor-plants-187827

Most people think that having a green thumb is just something you're born with. Little do they know all it takes to keep your household foliage alive is a little 411. Are you chronically killing your leafy friends? Here are a few reasons why another one might be biting the dust.

04/09/2015

No idea how to water your plant? Get a Smart Plant to help you solve this problem and monitor its water quantity especially when you are away!

http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/container-plant-watering.htm

It is often difficult to gauge how much water for container garden plants is necessary. There is a fine line between drought and soggy soil. Get tips and hints to determine when to water container plants here.

02/09/2015

Great tips on plant care for household plants. Water and lighting are the most important elements for plants so be sure not to overwater or underwater them.
http://www.planetnatural.com/plant-care/

Proper watering and lighting are the most important components of indoor plant cares, but humidity and temperatures also play a role.