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Indoor gardening
Turn and prune houseplants regularly to keep them shapely. Pinch back new growth . to promote bushy plants.
Check all houseplants closely for insect infestations. Quarantine gift plants until you determine that they are not harboring any pests.
Over watering indoor plants encourages root rot. Water when the soil is dry to the touch.
Keep winter fertilization of most houseplants to a minimum as plant growth is slow at this time of year.
Plants grown under lights need a nightly rest. An automatic timer is ideal to turn the lights off at night.
Transporting houseplants at this time of year without protection for even “just a few minutes” can be detrimental. Wrap plants with 3 or 4 layers of newspaper or a paper sleeve and staple the top shut.
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