Can we discuss the insanity of pre-packaged plant care guides?

I ordered a compact herb kit for my apartment balcony, and the included care sheet is laughably bad. It insists on daily watering for all herbs, which is a death sentence for something like rosemary that needs dry soil. I followed it blindly, and within days, my rosemary was drooping like it had given up on life. When I emailed customer service, they doubled down, claiming their 'expert' advice was tailored for urban environments. I ignored them, cut back watering, and now the plant is thriving. It's absurd how these services peddle one-size-fits-all advice without considering basic plant biology. Save your money and just ask a local gardener for tips instead.

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adams.luna1d ago

Urban environments justify daily watering in my book.

the_logan17h ago

Agree, my balcony plants always need that daily drink.

the_vera21h ago

Actually, the "daily watering" part in urban settings can be a misconception. Many established plants just don't NEED that much, even with the heat island effect. Overwatering is shockingly common and harms roots more than underwatering.