Pay special attention to when you’re watering plants in southern-facing windows, which tend to receive a lot of direct sun. When the light is less harsh, the timing of watering becomes slightly less important. So as seasons change, your plants’ watering needs will change too. “In the fall and winter months, you’ll likely need to scale back your watering routine, as plants go dormant or grow more slowly as light becomes less available and temperatures drop,” Maria Failla, host of Bloom and Grow Radio, tells mbg. Other tricks like knowing how to spot overwatering and underwatering and rotating your plants as you water can also help maintain plant health throughout the year. “I look at a plant before I look at a screen,” Failla says, “meaning I check in with my plants every morning so see how they are doing, if they need watering, check their leaves to make sure no pests are hanging around, and just generally enjoy them!” Tending to your greenery at the same time every day can help you get into the habit of constantly checking in on each individual plant’s water, food, and sunlight needs. Plants love consistency and will likely reward you for your diligence with healthy, vibrant foliage.
