5 Ways To Help Your Houseplants Transition Into The Spring Season

Spring has officially sprung in the Northern Hemisphere, and that means your houseplants are springing into the season, too. Plants require different kinds of care throughout the year, so to help them transition out of winter, we asked Lindsay Pangborn, a gardening expert at Bloomscape, for her top spring plant-care tips—here's what she had to say:

When it comes to the health of your plants, a lot can be determined by looking below the surface. As Pangborn tells mbg, root health is critical to plants' overall health, so you should check them at least once per year—and spring is a great time to do so.

Simply slide your plant out of its planter (gently!) and inspect the roots. "A few signs that repotting is in order include if the roots are creeping along the top of the soil, roots are growing out of the drainage hole, or water rushes through the pot when watering," Pangborn says.

"A copper fungicide spray for disease and insecticidal soap for pests are good basic treatments to have on hand, but I recommend identifying the specific problem to be sure you're choosing the most effective treatment," Pangborn adds.

"Evaluate how the light enters your home and adjust plant placement as needed," she recommends, adding that in the spring and summer, the sun travels at a higher angle through the sky, there's more daylight, and trees that are bare in the winter will sprout leaves, blocking sunlight from certain angles.

Along with watering enough, it's also important to remove excess water that collects in the saucer. Ensuring your planter has drainage holes will help prevent overwatering, Pangborn notes.

"Since plants and their growth cycles are so dependent on environmental cues, living in a steady indoor environment can sometimes trick houseplants into active growth year-round. Even so, with the changing seasons, your plant will likely experience a growth spurt, so it's still a great time for a spring spruce-up," she explains.

This season is all about rebirth, blooming, and growth. And with these tips, your favorite houseplants are sure to thrive throughout spring—and the whole year to come.