They keep the soil consistantly moist and prevent under and over-watering. While I have not used them I know many are sold and I have never heard any complaints. So they do water the …

Q: How often should I refill the water in the self watering African violet pots/ A: Refill when the reservoir when it's about half full. Don't let it run dry or the soil may dry out.

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African violets or orchids: If you're looking for a pop of color, these add vibrancy to any room. Snake plant: Absorbs toxins and releases oxygen at night, improving indoor air quality. Peace …

Watering Raspberries. Plentiful water is important for raspberries from spring until after harvest. Because the root system is in the top two feet of soil, watering regularly is more beneficial than …

Here is my secret to growing houseplants: Avoid all flowering houseplants, especially African violets. Those plants can be very difficult to keep happy. We yardeners are better off going …

Watering and Fertilizing Indoors or out, avoid overwatering rosemary. Let plants in pots dry out between waterings. If you water rosemary too much its leaf tips begin to turn brown, then …

Impatiens will often wilt and stop blooming in the heat of the summer, especially if they are in too much sun. Keep watering and they will begin to bloom again when the weather cools. This is …

A brief watering will keep the critical top ¼ inch of soil moist. In your absence a mechanical or computerized watering timer attached to your lawn watering device will assure a morning and …

So we prefer to use a soaker hose system backed up by the hand-held watering wand and watering cans for spot watering where needed. They are available in virtually every garden …