Have you ever heard of the trick of the bottle to water the aromatic when you are away? A simple and effective method, perfect for those who love plants but cannot take them on vacation.
The aromatic herbs They sprout everywhere: on the windowsills, in the jars in the kitchen, on the sunny balconies. Not only do they smell and decorate, but make even the simplest dishes special. But just a weekend out of town and Zac … On the way back you risk finding only dry leaves and afflurated twigs. How sad.
To avoid this scene – all too familiar – there is a home trick that seems to have come out of a grandmother’s manual. There are no technological gadgets or complicated systems: just a bottle, a little water, a pinch of ingenuity and a few minutes of patience. It really works, even when it is a torrid heat or the sun beats on the balcony. A simple solution that is worth keeping in mind, especially if you have a green thumb but little time.
How the make -up of the bottle for aromatic works works
At first glance it looks like one of those do -it -yourself remedies that leave perplexed. Nevertheless, water the plants with a bottle It works and how. Simple, practical and also cheap. Take a plastic bottle (those of the water are fine), fill up, feel the cap with a pin or needle, you turn it upside down and plant it in the pot, with the cap downwards. End. The water drops slowly, wetting the earth little by little. No waste, no flooding. The aromatic herbs – Basil, mint, sage or rosemary type – they receive the right contribution of humidity also in your absence. And they can go on quietly for two or three days. Not bad as a babysitter, huh?
Obviously the rhythm of the water depends on various factors: size of the holes, type of soil, as it is hot. But in general, a half -liter bottle is doing well for a weekend. For long holidays, better organize differently.
What is needed (and the errors not to be made)
Those who think that they serve a thousand tools are wrong. The beauty of this trick is its simplicity. And once tried, he wants to replicate it everywhere: balcony, terrace, even for houseplants.
What is needed:
- A plastic bottle (the ones used are fine)
- A needle, pin or awl to puncture the cap
- A knife (if you want to make bigger holes)
- A compact soil vase
But be careful: there are some things to avoid. First of all, test the flow of water. If it comes out too quickly, the risk is flooding. If it is too slow, the soil remains dry. The ideal is to try a couple of days before departure.
A little trick inside the trick? To prevent the bottle from moving, you can arrange some pebbles around the neck or wrap the base with a piece of cloth. It is firm and does not get inclined.
Eye also to the size: putting a giant bottle in a tiny jar is counterproductive. He risks suffocating everything. Better to adapt everything to the proportions of the plant.
Because this trick works really well (and when to use it)
The principle is similar to that of drip irrigation, the one used in the fields: the water comes slowly, only when needed. So the roots are not stressed and the soil remains humid longer.
Especially useful in summer, when the sun beats strongly and the soil dries in a moment. Or if the plants are exposed to the wind and direct light. And even those who have many plants to follow can breathe: no more racing with the watering can every morning.
Some use this method all year round, even when you don’t leave. Just adjust the holes according to the season. And if you want to give a touch of style, you can use a glass bottle with a cute design. It works the same, but it also makes a stage.
In the end, it surprises as a simple bottle – the one that normally throws itself into the plastic collection – can become a precious ally to keep home plants alive.
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