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Several houseplants in nursery pots sitting in a sink of water, soaking from the bottom up

Bottom Watering Houseplants: Why I Soak Every P...

Aaron Deacon

Under-watering looks almost identical to overwatering — which is how people water a dying plant to death. Here's why I soak nearly every pot I own, and the four plants...

Bottom Watering Houseplants: Why I Soak Every P...

Aaron Deacon

Under-watering looks almost identical to overwatering — which is how people water a dying plant to death. Here's why I soak nearly every pot I own, and the four plants...

Close-up of thrip damage on a houseplant leaf showing silvery streaking and small black frass specks

How To Get Rid Of Thrips On Houseplants (And Ac...

Aaron Deacon

Killed every thrip and watched them return two weeks later? That's because thrips lay their eggs inside leaf tissue where sprays can't reach. Here's the four-week protocol that actually works.

How To Get Rid Of Thrips On Houseplants (And Ac...

Aaron Deacon

Killed every thrip and watched them return two weeks later? That's because thrips lay their eggs inside leaf tissue where sprays can't reach. Here's the four-week protocol that actually works.

Synthetic nitrogen phosphorous and potassium granules on top of soil spelling "NPK"

NPK For Houseplants: What Those 3 Numbers Reall...

Aaron Deacon

NPK shows up on every fertilizer label, but those three numbers don’t tell the whole story—especially for houseplants. In this guide, we unpack what NPK really means, why “more” is...

NPK For Houseplants: What Those 3 Numbers Reall...

Aaron Deacon

NPK shows up on every fertilizer label, but those three numbers don’t tell the whole story—especially for houseplants. In this guide, we unpack what NPK really means, why “more” is...

Close-up of colorful mineral crystals in shades of purple, green and blue, illustrating the diverse elements that make up mineral-rich soil.

How To Add Minerals To Your Houseplant Soil Nat...

Aaron Deacon

Learn how to remineralize your houseplant soil naturally with rock dust, compost, and mycorrhizae so you can prevent deficiencies, boost growth, and safely reuse soil instead of tossing it.  ...

How To Add Minerals To Your Houseplant Soil Nat...

Aaron Deacon

Learn how to remineralize your houseplant soil naturally with rock dust, compost, and mycorrhizae so you can prevent deficiencies, boost growth, and safely reuse soil instead of tossing it.  ...

Plant Care Package Giveaway

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Aaron Deacon

We're giving away 2x $500 Grand Prizes to you, and a friend that includes every single product we make, plus some extras from our new collab with Ryzome. Don't miss...

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$500 Giveaway!

Aaron Deacon

We're giving away 2x $500 Grand Prizes to you, and a friend that includes every single product we make, plus some extras from our new collab with Ryzome. Don't miss...

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diatomaceous earth being applied to soil outdoors in the garden to prevent pests from attacking plants

Using Diatomaceous Earth; Your best friend when...

Aaron Deacon

Diatomaceous earth is one of the most useful — and most misunderstood — things a plant person can keep on a shelf. Here's how it actually works, why it only...

Using Diatomaceous Earth; Your best friend when...

Aaron Deacon

Diatomaceous earth is one of the most useful — and most misunderstood — things a plant person can keep on a shelf. Here's how it actually works, why it only...