Overwatering has ended more plant collections than neglect ever has, and the sooner a new plant parent knows this, the better their odds. The guilt is familiar: you brought home a cheerful pothos or a sculptural snake plant, watered it faithfully, and watched it slowly yellow and collapse anyway. The natural conclusion is that you …
Houseplants
After a long winter and rainy spring, even the brightest home can feel a little tired. Summer invites us to lighten, declutter, and breathe new life into our spaces. Few home updates leave you feeling refreshed as immediately as adding fresh greenery. Interior designers often point to biophilic design as the key to what makes …
There’s nothing worse than coming home from a relaxing trip to a lineup of wilted, yellowing houseplants. The instinct before going out of town for a few days is often to drown everything “just in case.” However, the biggest mistake people can make before heading out on vacation is overwatering. As horticulturist Justin Hancock of …
Orchids bring a touch of exotic elegance to any home, with their stunning blooms and graceful forms. Yet, they have a reputation for being difficult and temperamental. Many gardeners have received a beautiful blooming orchid as a gift, only to watch in dismay as the flowers drop and the plant slowly declines. The good news …
Decorating your home is a great way to show off your unique personality, but it can be a challenge to find unique pieces that truly bring a room to life. While paint, pillows, and prints are great, there’s another way to introduce vibrant color and organic texture: houseplants! While a green plant is a great …
Houseplants are a wonderful way to bring life and color into your home. They purify the air, boost your mood, and add a touch of nature to your decor. However, if you’re a cat owner, you know that your feline friend might see these green additions as a personal salad bar (or least something they’re …
You found the perfect decorative pot, a real statement piece. The only problem is that it has no drainage hole. A lesser plant parent might sigh and put it back on the shelf, defeated. But you won’t, because if you didn’t know that some plants are just built differently, this is your eureka moment. Growing …
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of advice out there about cultivating indoor plants, you’re not alone. From well-meaning friends to internet forums, everyone seems to have a “foolproof” trick for keeping houseplants happy. But what if some of the most common tips are actually doing more harm than good? Separating fact …
It’s a familiar story: you walk into a garden center and are immediately captivated by a perfect, lush plant. Whether it’s the vibrant blooms of an azalea or the dramatic leaves of a fiddle leaf fig, it seems destined to brighten your home or garden. You bring it home with high hopes, only to watch …
Spotting holes in your beloved Swiss Cheese Plant or Fiddle Leaf Fig can feel a lot like finding a crayon masterpiece on your freshly painted living room wall. You didn’t ask for it, you definitely don’t want it, but now you have to deal with it before it gets worse. Finding damage on your leafy …