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Water and water well! Fall is the best time to plant but it's also our driest season in Middle TN! All newly planted plants (planted within the last year) need to be deeply watered every 3-4 days during fall when we aren't getting adequate rainfall (and we haven't for awhile!). For trees and shrubs, "deep watering" means setting a hose at the base of the plant on a slow stream of water for approx. 20 minutes every 3-4 days. A very slow stream of water is important so it slowl

Air plants became popular several years ago, and there are reasons why this is so! These fun little houseplants don't need soil to flourish! Although they don't need soil, they do need a certain amount of water and light. To water them, submerge the plants in a bowl of cool water about once a week. Let them soak in the water for approximately 20 minutes and then let them dry upside down on a towel. Also, mist them well once every couple weeks. Misting has several benefits, in