Thursday, June 23, 2011

Helping Plants Beat the Heat

It’s been hot.  Really hot.  It’s the time of year where pots, even large ones, need to be watered twice a day.  I have two coco-lined planters that I just can’t keep from drying out when the temperatures are in the 90’s day after day.  A few years ago my friend, Miss Char from Grace and Favor, shared a tip with me that really works:  fill empty wine bottles with water and simply insert into the soil.  The water will slowly drip out, giving your plants the water they need during extra hot and dry summer temperatures.
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With strategic placement, the bottles are hardly noticeable.
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If you are going away for a night or two and don’t want to bother a neighbor to water your plants, give this trick a try.  It really works!

I'm sharing this tip at Amanda of Serenity Now's Weekend Bloggy Reading Party.
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18 comments:

  1. Richella ParhamJune 23, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Paula, this is a great tip! I struggle to keep up with watering my deck plants. I'll definitely give this a try! Thank you!

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  2. CathyJune 23, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    What a great idea!

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  3. Bonnie @ The Boatwright FamilyJune 23, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Wow! Great idea - and even if they are noticeable - the wine bottles are still pretty! I'm just wondering how the water doesn't just all flow out at once and drown the plants. I guess at an angle? Thanks!

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  4. Love Being A NonnyJune 23, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Perfect tip! Will do! (Your flowers look great!)

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  5. Southern LadyJune 23, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Great tip, Paula! Thanks for sharing. Carla

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  6. JenniferJune 23, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    What a great tip! I love it and I'm going to give that a try. Your planter looks beautiful :)
    Jennifer

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  7. Amanda @ Serenity NowJune 23, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    That's a great idea! I always wonder if I can trust T to keep my plants alive. This is a great alternative. :)

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  8. FrouFrouBritchesJune 23, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    GREAT tip, Paula! Your plants are always so pretty. I hate that I can't keep plants alive.

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  9. UnknownJune 23, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Uh, you sure have a lot of empty wine bottles. Tee Hee....I'm a fine one to talk.

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  10. Grammy GoodwillJune 23, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    What a great idea! I'm hoping diet pepsi 2 liter bottles will have the same result.

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  11. Miss CharJune 23, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    You forgot the part about drinking the WTW first...so you would have enough bottles to cover all your planters. :)

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  12. just ask bethJune 24, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    now that I can do, you know, drink the wine, so I would have enough bottle for my plants!! Good tip!

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  13. Honey at 2805June 24, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Thanks for a great tip, Paula! Will give this a try!

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  14. WendyJune 26, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Love this idea....going to give it a try! (and a good reason to open a bottle of wine tonight!)

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  15. mzzbevJune 26, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Neato-mosquito!!! Great idea, must try when we head out soon :) Thanks for sharing this great tip.

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  16. the cape on the cornerJune 27, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    seriously i have been thinking of this all weekend long. i may use this trick next weekend.

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  17. mzzbevJune 27, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Hi Paula, please stop by my Patriotic Linky Party and post your Patriotic table runner :) Thanks!

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  18. AnonymousJuly 4, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Such a great tip! Hope you're enjoying the 4th!
    xo E + J

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