A woman has shared her 'genius' tips to make caring for houseplants hassle free (Image: Getty) Incorporating houseplants into our homes does more than just add a touch of green beauty to your home; with the right care, houseplants purify air, boost wellness, and become cherished, living decor in our daily lives. But each plant has a unique set of requirements to keep it alive. Understanding the basics of light, water, soil, and nutrients is essential for their well-being - but it can feel like you're adding an extra chore to your list.
That's why one woman, named Lauren, has gone viral after she shared her "genius" tips to simplify the process. The gardener, who posts online under the username @jeffandlaurenshow , gained more than 65,000 likes as she shared a list of DIY hacks to prolong the life of your greenery — especially with what to do while you're away. DIY water drip If your plant requires small amounts of water regularly but you're prone to forgetting — Lauren has a simple solution.
In the clip, she was seen poking a hole in the top of a water bottle and putting a cotton swap into the hole. This will help the water to drip out slowly instead of just pouring out. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.
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"I wish I knew this sooner," she wrote over the video, demonstrating how it works. Mirror hack In the UK, it can be a challenge ensuring that your houseplants get enough sunlight. Often this means placing them near south-facing windows and supplementing with grow lights in winter.
But if you are concerned that your plants aren't getting enough sunlight in the summer, when then we have cloudy British weather, Lauren uses a make-up mirror to reflect more rays onto the plant. "This is genius," she said as she placed the mirror behind the plant pot and angled it to catch the light. Don't miss.
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Not watering them enough can result in them drying out — but overwatering them can drown them completely. But you don't need to fear if you have over-watered them as Lauren has a quick fix. The green-fingered TikTok influencer uses a turkey baster to suck up some of the excess water as she said: "Not all heroes wear capes.
" Going away? If you're going away and don't have a friend who can water your plants when you're gone, Lauren claims you can use a simple towel trick to keep them moisturised while you're gone. In the video, she was seen adding two folded-up towels to the bottom of her bathtub and adding some water. Once the towels were wet she placed her plantpots on top of them so they would be able to get constant moisture without being overwatered before she left.
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