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PerkyPod founder, Louise, is demonstrating how to pull out the water catchment drawer in PerkyPod large white plant pot. A large Rubber Tree sits in the pot and there's a yellow watering can in the foreground

Think you're watering your plants properly? Think again. If you're just giving them a little splash here and there, their deep roots are staying thirsty. The secret to thriving plant is drenching them. Read the full guide and start watering smarter!

A large ficus burgundy (Rubber Tree) sits in a large white PerkyPod plant pot on a the carpet of a colourful bedroom

Tired of puddles every time you water your plants? Proper watering means letting water drain out, but that doesn’t mean your floors should suffer! This blog breaks down why drainage is essential, the pros and cons of moving plants for watering, and how to keep your plants happy. Say goodbye to mess and hello to thriving plants!

Photo of a woman looking up at a Monstera plant that she's holding in hers. It is a lush, thriving Taureii variety with a stake supporting its stem. It is not in a PerkyPod white plant pot, rather in a plain black nursery pot.

Monsteras have become one of the most popular houseplants since the advent of social media. Here's the low down on watering, lighting and other tips to grow healthy and happy Monsteras of all varieties.

PerkyPod plant pot has been named as a Finalist at the 2024 Australian Finder Innovation Awards! Billed as the world's first self-draining planter, the PerkyPod is essentially a foolproof watering system that takes the hassle out of keeping your plants healthy and well fed.

Louise Burr, founder of PerkyPod innovative plant pot water catchment system self draining, wins the 2024 Good Design Award Homewares Australian made

PerkyPod takes on the Aussie design scene! If there's one thing every product inventor aspires to, it's a Good Design Award. As the world's first self-draining planter, PerkyPod is an Australian made innovation that has achieved a patent-pending for making plant watering foolproof. Plant care, simplified. No mess, stress or lifting.

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Indoor potted plants are a beautiful way to bring life to our homes and offices, but nothing can ruin a green vibe faster than a pesky plant pest invasion. Let's discuss the most common types of pests, prevention tips and effective products to combat them.

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Plants can be quite an investment in money, time and effort, so it's worth making sure you can keep them alive without too much hassle and guesswork. Everyone from beginner green thumbs to seasoned plant lovers will benefit from having easy-care plants in their collection.

Image of PerkyPod large white plant pot located inside a home on wooden floorboards. It has a lush, trailing Marble Queen Pothos trailing all over the edges.

Let’s Unearth the Truth: Do Self-Watering Pots Work? I have always found self-watering planters to be an intriguing concept and a potentially great solution for thirsty plants. As a time-poor...

Image showing a PerkyPod self-draining plant pot inside a home. It is located on wooden floorboards in front of a window that is covered with linen sheer curtains self watering.

Choosing a plant pot is one of the most important decisions you will make throughout your plant-life journey. You need to consider a range of factors such as the variety and size of the plant, whether it will be outdoor or indoors, and desired functionality. There is no one-size-fits-all pot, and most options having advantages and disadvantages. Read on for our tips and tricks on choosing well.