**Carolyn Rodman** Sent: 2025-08-19 08:15 AM Hey Everyone, I was just thinking about how I have not been doing a great job with keeping my plants alive indoors. I wondered if any of you had some tips for indoor plant care that might help me out. Hope you all have some sage advice for this shaky plant parent! Thanks, Carolyn --- **Gemma Wilson** Sent: 2025-08-19 09:30 AM Hi Carolyn, I totally relate; I have been there more times than I would care to admit. One thing I've found super helpful is to keep to a watering schedule and stick with it. Overwatering is almost always the plant killer. I also like to do a quick check by sticking my finger into the soil to see if it really needs water. Good luck with your green friends! Gemma --- **Liam Truscott** Sent: 2025-08-19 10:45 AM Hey everyone, I'm jumping in here. Carolyn, another tip I have is to make sure you know the light requirements for your plants. My ferns were struggling until I moved them to low light. You could also try using a dedicated plant app to help you set up reminders for watering and to get tips on care based on what you've got. Liam --- **Tessa Bright** Sent: 2025-08-19 12:15 PM Hi all, I absolutely agree with what Gemma and Liam have said. Additionally, Carolyn, you might want to consider repotting if you haven't done that in a while. Over time the soil can lose nutrients and become compacted, so a fresh batch of soil could work wonders. It's also important to check the roots for any signs of rot every now and then. Warm regards, Tessa --- **Michael Yates** Sent: 2025-08-19 01:30 PM Hello all, All fantastic advice so far. I would add that cleaning the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks helps remove dust and enables the plant to breathe better. Also, be aware of temperature changes that might affect the plants, especially if they are near windows or air conditioning ducts. Hang in there, Carolyn! Michael --- **Carolyn Rodman** Sent: 2025-08-19 02:45 PM Thanks, everyone, for the advice! Gemma, Liam, Tessa, Michael—your tips all make so much sense now that I've heard them. I think keeping a closer eye on watering and adjusting light might be key for me. I'll also definitely repot a couple of plants this weekend. Wish me plant luck! I’ll keep you all updated on my progress. Who knew that plants could be so tricky! Best, Carolyn --- **Gemma Wilson** Sent: 2025-08-19 03:30 PM You are going to do great, Carolyn! Let us know how it goes. Once I finally figured it out, it was surprising how rewarding it felt to see my plants flourish. Take care! Gemma --- **Liam Truscott** Sent: 2025-08-19 04:00 PM Looking forward to hearing about your success, Carolyn. You've got this. If you ever want to swap plant stories or struggle together, I'm just an email away. Catch you all later! Liam --- **Tessa Bright** Sent: 2025-08-19 05:15 PM Best of luck with the changes, Carolyn. Gardening, even indoors, has so many nuances, but it is worth it in the end. Excited to hear about those happy, healthy plants soon. Talk soon, Tessa --- **Michael Yates** Sent: 2025-08-19 06:00 PM Carolyn, I have no doubt you will have a thriving indoor garden in no time. We are cheering for you and your plants. Do keep us updated with pictures if you can. Take care, Michael