Plant Care Guides DIY Plant Hacks for Around the Home by Elyssa Goins 2 years ago by Elyssa Goins Elyssa Goins is an experienced house plant hobbyist who maintains over a hundred plants. She is a gardener, beekeeper, and a proud mother of four. She is a member of the American Horticultural Society, has a published study in the National Social Science Association, and loves to talk about her love of plants. For the past twenty years, she's been all about growing and caring for various fruits, veggies, herbs, livestock, kids, and houseplants. Managing a big garden to feed four growing kids and raising dairy goats has taught her so much about being an excellent plant parent and now is her time to share with you. Published: October 14, 2022Last Updated on December 12, 2023 This article was fact checked. Helpful: 100% Share 0FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail 27 Houseplants have long since adorned our shelves, windowsills, and other empty places around the home. They tend to be potted in plastic or the typical clay pots, but sometimes the beauty of the plant itself gets dulled by the unattractive pot it sits in. Thankfully there are a number of alternatives you can look to if you want to spruce up your houseplant collection AND make a statement in your decor. Aside from planting a beloved pet in a new and attractive container, you want to be sure the plant is getting the appropriate amount of sunlight and water. A watering can isn’t the only way to water houseplants. In fact, you can get creative with watering methods too. Find a way that matches your style and schedule, and still meets the needs of your plants for a unique gardening experience. Was this helpful? Submit Cancel Thanks for your feedback! Elyssa GoinsElyssa Goins is an experienced house plant hobbyist who maintains over a hundred plants. She is a gardener, beekeeper, and a proud mother of four. She is a member of the American Horticultural Society, has a published study in the National Social Science Association, and loves to talk about her love of plants. For the past twenty years, she’s been all about growing and caring for various fruits, veggies, herbs, livestock, kids, and houseplants. Managing a big garden to feed four growing kids and raising dairy goats has taught her so much about being an excellent plant parent and now is her time to share with you. Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail previous post The Best Window Styles for Maximum Natural Light to Make Plants Grow next post Serial Killer: Why Your Houseplants Always Die 0 0 votes Article Rating Subscribe Login Notify of new follow-up comments new replies to my comments Label {} [+] Name* Email* Website Δ Label {} [+] Name* Email* Website Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. 0 Comments Inline Feedbacks View all comments