Am I overwatering my plants?
Its hard to tell.
Bottom-up watering takes the guesswork out of the equation.
The bottom-up watering method works for just about any pop in of plant.
But theres no right or wrong way!
Do what works best for you.
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Meter S10 Soil Moisture Sensor Meter($11) is useful.
Water meters can be incredibly helpful,says Marino.
I definitely recommend it for anyone who tends to overwater their plants!
Youd be surprised how long your regular potting mix can hold moisture for.
Additionally, you might look out for the signs of under or over watered plants.
Underwatered plants tend to wilt or wrinkle.
Overwatered plants tend to get mushy, and soil will stay moist and not dry out.
Leaves can also start to yellow and brown.
Its okay to be flexible in your plant care habits, says Marino.
Skip the specific schedule and instead check in with your plants regularly and monitor how water affects your plant.
For most plants, only water when the potting mix is dry!
Its always easier to add water than it is to remove it.
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