Are you sure you know how to water your plants correctly? If you have some doubts, I feel you. It took me years and a string of heartbreaks before I learned how to water my plant babies without being labeled a "plant killer."
So in this video, made in partnership with Proven Winners leafjoy. I want to explain to you the common pitfalls of watering, some techniques I learned along the way, and my favorite watering tools and gadgets in order to make your plant care more successful! This is the ULTIMATE guide to watering your houseplants.
01:18 Thanks to this video's sponsor-Proven Winners
01:58 Why do you water houseplants?
03:56 How do plants use and absorb water?
05:07 When should you water plants?
07:37 Two ways to check your soil moisture using your finger
08:19 Watering technique #1: Top watering
11:24 Watering technique #2: Bottom watering
14:38 Watering tools and gadgets
20:29 Why drainage holes are important
Products Mentioned
Soil Moisture Meter - www.amazon.com/dp/B014MJ8J2U
Modern Sprout Watering Can - www.amazon.com/dp/B08L73T2T9
Pump Sprayer - www.amazon.com/Chapin-Interna...
Watering spike - www.amazon.com/dp/B07C663LJV
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