Stop infestations before they have a chance to spread with this expert advice.
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Caring for houseplants indoors and out can almost feel like a meditative experience.
I grew up with parents and grandparents who surrounded me with beautiful gardens.
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But if theres an overarching tricky obstacle tokeeping a plant alive, its helping it to avoid infestations.
Unfortunately, we do occasionally slip up and make some mistakes that invite creepy crawlies to your houseplants.
Do you have a dry and open corner with low light?
Or, is it a spot that getslots of moistureand direct sun?
Lastly, which other types of plants does your intended purchase get along with?
Buying a plant that complements your space will go far in keeping it healthy, making infestations rare.
I keep plants that have the same light needs together so that they will be happy, Nock says.
The more you learn about the needs of your plantlight and waterthe better you could care for it.
Notice the amount of water in the soil, and if a few leavesneed to be pruned.
If youre caring for an indoor plant, then youll want to routinely dust its leaves.
An outdoor plant will likely need fertilizer, too.
As soon as you spot one, separate the plant from any others to keep it from spreading.
Dont worrythat time will pass as your plants continue to grow.
