#drainage

Soggy soil that never dries? The fix isn't less water it's better drainage. Amend your soil, choose the right pot and stop fighting physics.

No drainage = no escape for excess water = drowned roots. It's not optional and no amount of rocks at the bottom substitutes for actual holes.

Soil that never dries invites root rot. Soil that dries in a day stresses your plant. Here's how long different plants should take to dry and what to do if your timing is off.

Go 1-2 inches larger that's the golden rule for pot sizing. But why does size matter so much and when should you break the rule? A practical guide to choosing the right pot.

Overwatering kills more houseplants than anything else but underwatering is a close second. This guide teaches you to read your plants and water correctly.