Cleaning greenhouse glass so more light gets through
A summer's worth of dirt and algae on greenhouse glass can quietly reduce the light reaching your plants. Cleaning it makes a real difference.
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Making sure a pot has proper drainage so roots don't rot
A pot without adequate drainage is one of the most common reasons container plants struggle. Checking and improving it takes only a few minutes.
Standing pots on feet so water can drain away freely
Even a well-drained pot can struggle if it sits flush against a hard surface. Small pot feet solve this simple but common problem.
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