Not all wins are dramatic. In winter especially, plant health shows up in small, quiet ways. And if you know what to look for, you’ll start seeing progress everywhere. 🌱 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐧 #𝟏: 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐝 It might be small. Barely noticeable. But if you see a tiny bud forming? That means the plant is gearing up, not giving up. 🌿 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐧 #𝟐: 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦, 𝐔𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐦s Even if leaves aren’t growing fast, strong stems mean roots are stable and hydrated properly. Floppy stems signal trouble. Firm ones signal balance. 🪴 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐧 #𝟑: 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 If soil dries gradually and evenly without staying soggy or bone dry, you’ve nailed watering rhythm. That’s a big deal in winter. 🌼 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐧 #𝟒: 𝐍𝐨 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 Maybe you spotted something earlier this week. If it hasn’t spread? That’s a win. Catching issues early is growth,even if the plant didn’t grow. 🌱 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐧 #𝟓: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫 No sudden yellowing. No mysterious browning. Stable color = stable plant. And stable plants grow when conditions improve. 💚 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 Winter rewards patience. The plants that look quiet right now are often building strength you can’t see yet. Notice the small wins. They add up to strong spring growth 🌱 Share one tiny win you’ve noticed this week, even if it feels small. A bud? Better soil rhythm? No pests? Let’s celebrate the quiet victories 👏🌿

Well! You can see for yourself in the picture, below. Yeah! Last night, a cat toppled over my pot, breaking it. So, I have to replace the pot for my Burle Marx. If it was a designer pot, I would have burned my expenses. P.S. I don't keep my houseplants inside my home because of absence of sunlight. What do you think? Comment below!

Repotting is a vital part of container gardening, giving your plants the fresh start they need to continue thriving. Whether your plants are root-bound, suffering from depleted soil, or simply outgrowing their containers, knowing when and how to repot can make all the difference. 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐭 Your container plants may be ready for a new home if you notice: * Roots growing out of the drainage holes * Soil that dries out quickly after watering * Yellowing or stunted growth * The plant becoming top-heavy or tipping over * Poor drainage or compacted soil 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐭t When repotting, choose a new container that is 1–2 inches larger in diameter than the current pot. Make sure it has adequate drainage holes to prevent waterlogging and root rot. For certain plants, a wide, shallow pot may be better than a deep one. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 Use a high-quality, well-draining potting mix appropriate for your specific plant type. Avoid reusing old soil, which may be depleted of nutrients or harbor pests and diseases. * 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬: Use a potting mix with compost and added perlite for drainage. * 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬: Choose organic mixes rich in nutrients. * 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Go with a sandy, gritty mix that prevents moisture retention. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩-𝐛𝐲-𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝟏. Water the plant a few hours before repotting to ease removal and reduce stress. 𝟐. Gently remove the plant from its current container, supporting the base and loosening the soil. 𝟑. Inspect the roots: Trim any dead, rotted, or circling roots with clean scissors or pruners. 𝟒. Add fresh soil to the new pot, creating a small mound in the center. 𝟓. Position the plant so the root ball sits just below the rim. Fill in around the roots with more soil. 𝟔. Firm the soil gently and water thoroughly. 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 * Keep the repotted plant out of direct sunlight for a few days to reduce transplant shock. * Water regularly, but be careful not to overwater as roots adjust.

Choosing the right soil mix is fundamental to the success of your container garden. The ideal soil provides necessary nutrients, proper moisture retention, excellent drainage, and a supportive environment for healthy root growth. Here’s everything you need to know about selecting and preparing the best soil for your container plants. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐈𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 Garden soil might seem an obvious choice, but it's generally unsuitable for container gardening because: - It can compact easily, limiting air circulation and root growth. * It often lacks proper drainage, which can lead to waterlogged conditions and root rot. * It may harbor weeds, pests, and diseases detrimental to container-grown plants. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐱 An effective container garden soil mix typically includes these key ingredients: * 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐢𝐫: Provides excellent water retention and aeration. * 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: Supplies essential nutrients and improves moisture retention. * 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞: Enhances drainage and aeration, preventing soil compaction. 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐱 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐞 You can easily create your own ideal container soil mix with this simple recipe: * 1 part peat moss or coconut coir * 1 part compost or well-rotted manure * 1 part perlite or vermiculite Mix thoroughly to achieve a balanced, nutrient-rich, and well-draining medium perfect for container gardening. 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐌𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 If creating your own soil mix isn't feasible, many quality commercial potting mixes are available. Look for mixes labeled specifically for container gardening, ensuring they include ingredients like peat moss, perlite, compost, and sometimes slow-release fertilizers. 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐱 Boost your container soil for optimal plant health by: * Adding slow-release organic fertilizers to support steady nutrient supply. * Incorporating worm castings for improved microbial activity and additional nutrients. * Periodically refreshing the topsoil layer with compost or mulch to maintain fertility and moisture.

Not Sure Where I'm Going to Put It (Yet) and I Way Overpaid For the Size Of It, BUT I NEEDED It Ya'll! Reminded Me of Our Little Group.