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A calmer way to care for pots
Better plant care starts with a quick check.
Keep your balcony garden in one place. See what to inspect today, record what you find, and decide what your plants need from the soil up.
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A simple rhythm
One useful check at a time
Check the soil
Record how the mix feels below the surface. Rain and calendar dates cannot tell us that.
Keep a record
Return to your garden for a clear next check based on your latest observation.
Why we ask you to look
A reminder is not a watering order.
Containers dry at different rates depending on their size, exposure, material and plant. The Royal Horticultural Society recommends checking moisture in the container before watering. A sheltered balcony pot may stay dry even when rain is forecast, or stay wet after a hot day.
Learn to check soil moisture →
Source: RHS container watering guidance
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