Fix My Plant Series – How to Submit, What to Expect & Why It’s Worth It
You’ve got a wilting fern or a mysteriously spotty leaf on your fiddle leaf fig, and you’re not sure what to do – this is exactly when our Fix My Plant series can come to the rescue! Here’s a quick, conversational guide on how you can be part of this plant-saving fun, and why you’ll love it:
How to Submit: Submitting your plant dilemma is super easy. Whenever you encounter a plant issue that has you stumped, snap a clear photo (or two) of the plant. Make sure we can see the problem – yellow leaves, browning tips, weird bugs, anything. Then, send it to us along with a short note. The note should mention the plant type (if you know it), what the symptoms are, and any relevant info like “I repotted it last month” or “hasn’t been watered in awhile because I was on vacation”. You can submit a plant with the link below.
And don’t worry, there are no bad questions or silly problems – if it’s bothering you, we want to hear about it.
What to Expect: Once we get your submission, our team goes into detective mode. We might reach out if we need a bit more info (like, “Hey, could you also send a photo of the soil?” or “How long have you had this plant?”). Then we’ll cook up a diagnosis and a fix. In our upcoming blog posts (and newsletter features) for the Fix My Plant series, we’ll highlight common or interesting submissions. If your case is featured, you’ll see your plant’s story (anonymously if you prefer) and our recommended solution laid out step by step. By submitting, you basically get a chance to have a free plant consultation – pretty great, right?
Why It’s Worth It: Aside from getting expert help, there’s a bigger reason to join in – community learning. When you share your plant problem, you’re likely helping someone else who’s silently dealing with the same thing. For example, you ask about a droopy peace lily, and it turns out half the readers also learn from the solution (maybe it was a watering issue we all can avoid). It’s comforting to realize we’re all in this together. Every plant parent faces challenges. The Fix My Plant series turns those “oh no!” moments into “aha!” moments for everyone. Plus, there’s a certain joy in seeing your troubled plant become a “case study” that ends in a happy, green recovery. It’s almost like your plant becomes a little celebrity – showing off its comeback story to the world.
And here’s a secret perk: over time, as you follow the series, you’ll build up your own plant problem-solver toolkit. Today you learn how to deal with fungus gnats (thanks to someone’s submission), tomorrow you learn about nutrient deficiencies causing yellow leaves. So the next time your plant has an issue, you might already know what to do.
In short, don’t hesitate to submit to Fix My Plant. It’s free plant advice, a chance to be featured (if you’re into that), and it strengthens our leafy community. So let’s fix those plants, one story at a time!
