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In fact, I was 'playing plants' myself this morning. I try to do a couple every morning, not that I always get to it. Just give them some special attention. It's a good reminder. Thanks, Lee Anne.
Great article Lee Ann! I am fortunate enough that where I live we don't have cold, snowy days so when my plants need a shower, I don't have to put them in the bathroom tub ... I just take them, a few at a time out to the deck and shower them off with the hose! Or, if it is a rainy day, I sit them all out in the rain for a good soaking! They do love it! I also, occasionally use the cotton ball method and a bowl of water to clean leaves or substitute rubbing alcohol if I find mealy bugs.
Ok ... now I feel guilty - I'm heading out to the deck right now to give a nice shower to all the plants that are covered in pollen! I know they will be happy to be able to breathe freely again!
This was really timely. . . what an inspiring article--now that I listen, I can hear my houseplants saying "check ME; wash MY leaves off; get rid of those dried-up leaves!"
And in my case here in New England. . . "please keep me watered."
Great article.
