As spring arrives, many gardeners confront the harsh reality of neglected plants, as evidenced by a 2024 Tree Triage survey showing that 1 in 6 succumb to mismanagement. A personal experience highlights the importance of assessing plant health, with expert John Valentino emphasizing the leaves as key indicators for revival. By checking for signs of life, such as green branches or budding, gardeners can find hope. Local plant shops like PLNTR offer further assistance for those looking to rescue their greenery.
According to a 2024 survey from Tree Triage, 1 in 6 people kills every plant they grow.
Valentino says look at the leaves. Leaves are the best indicator to determine whether or not you can revive a plant.
If there are no leaves, that's a big problem. And if you've got leaves, but they look dry and brown, don't throw out your plant.
Check to see if there's any green in the branches at all. Any buds that you can see that have life in them.
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