Have you looked at your house plants lately? If you look, you may soon see new growth on some of them. House plants respond to longer days (and the days are already getting longer) and may be putting on new growth soon. If they are growing again, think about giving them some fertilizer. Many people think about fertilizing in summer, but a time of new growth is a time that the house plant can use fertilizer.

Don't overdo it. Be sure to follow the directions on the fertilizer package. Most house plants need to be fertilized monthly when they are actively growing. If you are using a liquid fertilizer, remember that fertilizer should not take the place of water. If your plant is dry, water it first, then give it some fertilizer. Also remember that fertilizer won't fix problems like too little light or too dry a room. Fertilizer only helps a plant when it needs nutrients.