What people keep running into with indoor gardening
Complaints tagged indoor gardening, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
3 recurring problems · 13 people · 3 forums we read
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- 6How to get rid of fungus gnats without changing the soilFungus gnats usually arrive hidden inside fresh potting soil and keep coming back if the underlying infestation isn't treated at the root. People try to avoid repotting every plant again because handling all that soil is what caused the problem initially and risks damaging fragile flowers.
- 4How to care for new indoor plants without direct sunlightNewly bought plants often wilt and lose their green leaves shortly after coming home, even if they are watered immediately. The primary hurdle is a lack of direct window sunlight, which leaves owners guessing if simply opening the window provides enough light to keep their new gifts alive.
- 3Will pruning a leggy plant kill it if leaves are only at the tips?Pruning a severely leggy plant can feel risky when all of its leaves are concentrated at the very tips of bare stems. Trimming away that greenery leaves you worried you will accidentally kill the plant or cuttings while trying to fix the stretch caused by low light.
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