Across the Fence

Readers share tried-and-true tricks for success with gardening indoors.

When my inside potted plants are dry, I put ice cubes on top of the soil to slowly melt and water the plant without flooding the pot. It’s

easy, there’s no mess, and I’m less likely to overwater this way.

Lisa Sherman CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA

Collect rainwater and use it on your houseplants. I’ve been doing it for years!

Sharon Woodworth GEORGETOWN, KENTUCKY Always check with a moisture meter before watering.

Louise Mcvay WALESKA, GEORGIA I water houseplants with water I’ve boiled eggs in. It works better for me than any commercial plant food!

Sandy Lewis AKRON, OHIO

I read that sprinkling the dirt with cinnamon prevents powdery mildew, so I gave it a shot—it worked! I no longer have a problem

with the disease.

Jeanine Buettner KALISPELL, MONTANA