It might not feel like it, but the official start to spring is this Sunday! It’s too early to start my outdoor plants, but that doesn’t mean I can’t give my indoor plants some love.

Inspect
Every month or so, I like to take my plants out of their spot and really inspect them. This ensures that they are healthy and thriving. It also helps me catch potential problems like fungus gnats.

Dust
Just like your furniture, plants get dusty too! I like to dust my plants by either putting them in the sink (like in the first pic) or giving them a little shower (like in the 2nd pic). This accomplishes two things: it shakes them a little bit like a natural rain shower would do (also essential for strong plants) and it gets the dust off.

Cut away dead leaves or take cuttings
Listen, we all need a haircut sometimes. Now is the time to cut away dead leaves. Or, if you plant thrived this winter, it also might be time to take cuttings and make MOAR PLANTS!

Reposition light
You may have moved your plants to a sunnier spot over winter. Now that the days are getting longer, you’ll be able to reposition them in a less sunny spot. Depending on your location, you may even be able to transition them to outdoors soon. Just don’t forget, most houseplants need it to be at least 55 degrees at night to be comfortable.

Aerate the Soil
If you top-water your plants, the soil can get compacted. Every few months, I like to gently aerate my houseplant’s soil by sticking it in a few spots with an old chop stick. I’m basically acting like a giant worm. 😂

Start fertilizing again
Your plants may have gone dormant over the winter and that’s ok! That’s healthy! To wake them up and ensure new growth this spring and summer, start fertilizing again with a gentle liquid fertilizer.

Rainwater
If it’s warm enough where you live, you can start collecting rainwater again! The tap water at my house is very chlorinated and my plants have elite tastebuds. They thrive on fresh rainwater and it’s fun to collect too.

Do you give your houseplants a spring refresh? Tell me about it in the comments. 👇