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Watering Potted Plants: The Finger Test Works Best

Forget moisture meters—use your index finger. Push it into the soil weekly. Damp? Don't water. Dry? Water. Plant needs change with seasons, so a fixed schedule fails. The finger gauge is simple and accurate.

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