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Is your glass half empty?

04.13.2007

Submitted by idealbite on Fri, 04/13/2007 - 1:01am.
The Bite:
If you're a houseplant, it probably seems half-full. If you have leftover water in your glass, collect it in your watering can so you can give your houseplants a sip during their regular watering schedule. But note: we hear African violets can't handle their liquor, so make sure you don't slip 'em vodka by mistake.
The Benefits: 
  • Feed thirsty plants, which help indoor air quality. In one NASA test, plants removed 96% of harmful carbon monoxide from a closed room.
  • Save a little water. Using H2O you're gonna get rid of anyway is better than filling up your watering can from the tap.
  • Save a few pennies on your annual water bill.
Personally Speaking: 
Heather occasionally leaves glasses full of water hanging around the house. Fortunately, her African violets don't seem to mind that it's totally stagnant when she feeds it to them a few days later...
Wanna Try: 
This might be the most self-explanatory tip ever.
  • SoHo Watering Can - 2-qt stainless steel watering can from eco-conscious Smith & Hawken ($29).
  • Eco Spout - made from recycled plastic, this attachment turns milk jugs into watering cans ($3).
Susan Bailey

Cocktail Fact

Bonsai trees live longer than any other houseplants.

Bang For The Bite

The few gallons of water per year you'll save by using this tip aren't gonna bring back the dodo bird, but it's so easy we're giving it a couple apples.

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