Keeping plants healthy isnt about doing something complicated. Its about doing a few simple things consistently. These are the 5 quick things I check every week to keep my plants thriving: 1. Check Eggplant Fairfax Gardening Upright Elephant Ear Make a self watering planter: Cut bottom off empty plastic bottle. Poke a hole in the bottle cap using wooden skewer. Fill with water, making sure you get a slow drip of water