I've got a black thumb. I'm notoriously bad at keeping plants alive. I've killed more than I'd like to admit before I finally gave up on plants. But a couple years ago, my mother-in-law, who also has a black thumb, gave me a couple potted plants. I guess she figured I could kill them just as quickly as she could and she wouldn't have the rotting remains in her house! So why am I offering advice on saving your plants for my very first WFMW?Because the joke is on MIL this time. While one of the plants did die, the other one is living happily and healthily (is that word?) on top of my refrigerator. It's all about location, baby! That plant is still alive and prospering b/c it sits atop my freezer. Whenever I reach into the freezer to get ice, I just throw an extra cube or two in the plant! There's no need to add plant watering to my "to do" list. It requires absolutely no thought or effort... right up my alley!
What is that you're saying? You don't have a plant with which to practice your new found knowledge? Never fear... Lowe's will give you $10 off the purchase of any house plant if you take in this printable coupon. If you pick something that's less than $10, it's free!
Feeding ice cubes to the plant works for me... and my plant! For more Works for Me Wednesday, visit Rocks In My Dryer.
11 comments:
I like the ice cubes idea. I can send my 2y/0 to do that! I also LOVE coupons!
someone told me about the ice cube to keep our poinsettias alive last Christmas. I now realized it applies to all (or most) indoor plants :)
LOL! I have a black thumb too! I'm surprised I have the few plants I do. Whenever anyone gives me a plant I give them the look! I think the warmth from the top of fridge helps too. Works for me too! Thanks for stopping by.
Wow now that's a good tip for this black thumb, too! A plant for free that might not die. Thanks!
What? Ice cubes?? It doesn't freeze the plant?
This is fabulous! I've got a greenish-brownish thumb. Sometimes things flourish, sometimes they, well, don't. So I'm going to try your ice cube thing for my poinsettia that keeps hanging on (can those things keep on living?). On top of the fridge is a great idea, too, just to add a little life in the kitchen and soften the appliances.
Love the tip and even more, love the *coupon*. Hello, Lowes!
And thanks for stopping by my blog today. I used my ruler this morning while breezeing through the Wall Street Journal. No news worth clipping, though, in my opinion. I'm not a big investor. It was just the thought of getting a high-quality, well-respected, nationally known daily paper for free that made me check that box on the frequent flyer offer...it'll make great compost on the garden this spring.
Great idea! I'm not very good with house plants. Maybe this will help!
I've done that before. My husband laughs at me.
This winter I have put the goldfish bowl near the house-plants. Whenever I change out the fish water (about once a week) I dole out the "dirty" water into the nearby plants, and put fresh water in the fish bowl. The plants seem to love the fishes' "contribution" to the water. Fertilizer, I suppose.
Thanks for your comments on my blog. Come again soon!
I used that coupon at Lowe's to get a beautiful orchid for almost free. what a great deal!
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