6 Signs of Heat Stress in Plants We’re not the only ones struggling in this oppressively hot weather: Most common garden plants prefer temperatures ranging from 59°–86°F. In fact, they can start to show signs of heat stress when it’s 90°F or above for long periods of time. Here’s how to recognize the signs of heat stress, and how to help your plants… Read more…

Your Plants Might Need a Vibrator Rejoice, for we are heading into high tomato season. Hopefully, your tomato plants are now producing actual tomatoes; with any luck, you’re seeing the first blushes of color. If your vines look healthy—full of blossoms but lacking actual tomatoes—it may be time to break out a vibrator. Read more…

Drown Your Potted Plants Over my life, I’ve heard a million different recommendations about how to water plants, ranging from “once a week, weakly” to “water until it runs out the bottom” to my favorite, “water when things start to look sad.” I’ve spent the last month nervously plant-sitting fifty or so rare plants for a friend—a master… Read more…

Planning to put air conditioner in windows. Worried about the plants. Any advice on where to put the air conditioner and where to place the plants so they don’t get cold? Thanks! submitted by /u/Negative-Safe4379