The document provides a summary of watercolor and pen illustrations and drawings completed by the artist, including: illustrations for an Ace Hardware magazine article on repotting plants; botanical illustrations as portfolio pieces; illustrations for a CEO's personal holiday card; house portraits for a private client; and illustrations for baby boy-themed fabric.
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Repotting houseplants is a bit of routine annual maintenance that can
boost new growth and promote healthier foliage for both young and
established plants. Young plants can outgrow their pots and enlarging
the containers will free the roots to absorb nutrients and water more
efficiently. Though they may be in the right size pot, established
plants may be sitting in soil which is drained of its nutrient qualities.
1. Removing the plant from the pot is usually
easier when the soil is on the dry side. Turn
smaller pots upside down with one hand,
while supporting the soil at the base of the
foliage with your other hand. For larger
plants, lay the pot gently on its side. Then,
ease the plant out of the pot by handling it
at the base of the foliage while rolling the
pot gently to free the root ball.
2. Inspect the root ball. If the roots have
grown thick and curled around the edge, the
plant is root bound. Select a pot that’s one
size larger than the previous container. If the
root ball is shallow, use the same pot with
fresh soil.
3. Clean the new pot. Use a solution of one
part bleach to 10 parts water to remove salt
or mineral residues and kill lingering bacteria
that may be harmful to plants. Place
terra-cotta shards or stones loosely over the
pot’s drainage hole. This allows excess water
to drain without losing soil.
4. Using a trowel, scoop fresh soil mixture
into the pot so the root mass will sit about
1/2 inch below the pot rim. Use prepared
potting soil, which usually consists of
vermiculite or perlite, peat moss, fertilizer
and sterile soil. Fresh soil will retain moisture,
improve drainage and is free of diseases and
weed seeds.
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illustrations for Ace Hardware magazine, article on repotting a plant - watercolor