Tarev, thanks for sharing the idea about placing a small rock in a pot to check for moisture. My hanging baskets are outdoors under a large tree and get watered regularly in our frequent rains. Fortunately, our summers are hot and they quickly dry out. I have problems knowing when to water when it doesn't rain. I'm also working on replanting into a well draining mix. This works great for our summers, but when they come in for the winter, it's hard to determine what to water and what not to. The moisture meters don't work well in mixes containing lots of bark and perlite. The small stone could be the answer. Using bamboo skewers is a great idea also.
