There’s nothing that spruces up the office space quite like a nice green plant. They are good for your mood and can increase productivity, and they can help purify the air in the office from toxins. Most of all, they can just be a lot of fun to look at. Office plants, like team-building games …
Indoor Gardening
Life is busy, I get it! So adding another living thing to your home may seem like a bad idea. But what if I said you could be a plant owner even if you’re always on the go? It’s true. There are so many plants out there, you’re bound to find a few that are …
Just because the temperatures are frigid doesn’t mean you can’t get a jumpstart on your garden this year. Planting seeds early can give your vegetables and herbs a head start for the spring season. We spoke with Jane Dobbs, expert gardener and gardening team lead at Allan’s Gardeners, to learn which seeds gardeners should start in …
At-home gardening has blossomed into a cultural phenomenon, transforming balconies and countertops into lush mini-farms. Among the myriad ways to embrace this green revolution, one trend is quietly taking root: mushroom cultivation. With easy-to-use tools from suppliers like North Spore, growing mushrooms has evolved into an accessible and innovative pursuit for anyone—regardless of expertise or …
Cut flowers brighten up any room they’re in, but they’re often short-lived joys, lasting just a few days. However, there are steps you can take to make them last as long as a few weeks. Like flowers in the garden, your cut bouquets will need love. You’ll need to be religious about their care, but …
Spring is almost upon us, and that usually brings out the inner gardener in many of us. But there are many houseplants you can use to brighten up your space all year long that are perfect even for beginners. If you’re new to plant life or simply struggle to keep anything green alive, all hope …
People stay up at night to enjoy the opening of the flowers of the tropical wonder Epiphyllum petalum, better known by its common name, queen of the night flower, or orchid cactus, not to be confused with the night blooming cereus flower or the Dutchman’s pipe cactus. This astonishing cactus originates in Central America and …
Succulents make stunning house plants, and most are remarkably easy to care for. Once you know a few simple tips for how to care for succulent house plants, you can explore the many wonderful varieties well-suited for indoor growing and fill your home with their unique textures and colors. Yep, succulents come in not only …
Once you start growing house plants, you’ll want to have some in every room of your home and workplace! But which plants perform best in which rooms? Keep reading for room-by-room suggestions, as well as plants listed by the different lighting conditions present throughout buildings. The Best Indoor Plants for Bedrooms While they may not …
If you live with a curious cat, you might feel that your indoor gardening has to be limited to silk plants to keep your furry friend from accidentally ingesting something toxic. However, many plants are safe to grow around cats! Once you learn which plants are toxic and which are not, you can confidently go …