Your house shouldn’t smell like last night’s dinner mixed with pet odors and cleaning chemicals. Yet here we are, buying expensive air fresheners that mask problems instead of solving them.
Coffee lovers, good news! According to research from Washington State University, those grounds you’re brewing every morning can have a second life in your garden. Before you dump your next
Did you know that your kitchen cabinet holds secrets to a flourishing indoor jungle? You don’t need a green thumb or fancy fertilizers to see your houseplants thrive. Brace yourself
Are your plants dying despite your best intentions? You’re not alone! Finding time to care for houseplants can be daunting in today’s fast-paced world. But fear not because low-maintenance houseplants
Are your houseplants looking a little lackluster despite your best efforts? It might not be your thumb! There are countless houseplant myths floating around that could be sabotaging your greenery
Imagine living in a jungle of vibrant indoor plants. Their beauty and vitality breathe life into your home. But all too often, dreams of lush greenery turn into droopy leaves
Houseplant care goes beyond providing water and light; understanding fertilization is crucial to their health. Many plant owners aren’t aware that there’s a fine line between feeding plants and causing
Tall indoor plants and trees are a fantastic way to bring life, height, and vibrancy to your living spaces. These majestic beauties instantly elevate any room, creating a lush, tropical
Many times people purchase plants with the best of intentions. They spend time at the local nursery or garden center, thinking they picked the right plant. All too often, they
Hey there, green thumbs and plant lovers! Have you ever felt a sense of calm wash over you when you’re surrounded by lush greenery? Well, it turns out, there’s more
It seems like the same advice is given everywhere – if you have a tropical plant, you should mist it. The advice seems almost universal, and many online guides tell
We’ve all heard the arguments regarding tap water. Some people use tap water all the time with their plants and claim it’s perfectly fine. Others grab their crucifix and start
Neem Oil on Houseplants is a product for natural pest control indoors and generally non-toxic to humans and animals. Click on this article for details on using Neem on House plants.
We get emails all the time asking “Should I repot plants after buying?” I don’t know why but homeowners seem to love the idea of stepping up or repotting houseplants.
Summary: When houseplants like a Dracaena tree, Janet Craig plant, airplane plant (aka spider plant), English ivy, ficus tree, ficus benjamina, or dieffenbachia amoena get too tall or big for their space, they must be shortened
Have you ever been asked the best way on “How to clean leaves on houseplants?” Here’s the deal. The common houseplant is a great way to spruce up your home
I constantly get email asking “Where is the best place to buy indoor plants? or “Where to buy house plants?” One of the great frustrations commercial plant growers face comes
Good plant culture prevents many house plant issues, but every indoor gardener needs to know the trouble signs, and how to deal with them. Keeping house plant leaves clean helps
Caring for indoor houseplants is a – “learning to adjust process” that one can master with the appropriate amount of time. If you live in an area or house with
One big plus with houseplants is they can be enjoyed all year long. However, a few simple tips can let you enjoy them more… even something as simple as raising
In the microclimate of today’s modern home, houseplants can serve dual purposes – cleaning air plus adding beauty, color and life to a room. But, if you’re just getting started
With the holiday season approaching, one will undoubtedly experience an increase in stress. There is good news, though. Something as simple as an indoor plant reduce this stress. Research has
If you have ever been worried that there are too many environmental contaminants in your home or office, there is a simple, safe solution to this problem. How about using
While running some errands recently, I noticed a Chlorophytum – “spider plant” in a hanging basket. From a distance, it looked great. Lots of foliage and “pups” hanging down. Looking
Recently, we’ve received some questions on house plants that stayed outside in the cold and what to do? The questions go something like this! Question: Our Ficus tree or Dragon
When Spring arrives trucks begin moving plants north to local garden centers and nurseries. In about a month we begin to receive a lot of the same questions dealing with
Indoor plant acclimation is more popular with homeowners when a new houseplant is brought home. Another time is when summer ends and indoor houseplant lovers who carried their plants outdoors
Question: When winter rolls around this question starts coming in. “It got cold last night and I forgot my usually hardy tropical plant – Ficus or Dracaena – sat outside
Question: What is the best potting soil to use with everything from varieties like African violets to succulents and cactus, indoor houseplants to outdoor containers what’s best? What can affect
Have you ever woke up in the morning to see your plants – crying teardrops (guttation) – or dripping water from the ends of their leaves? You may even ask, can
Question: I am moving in cold weather in about 2 weeks to Wisconsin from Michigan. It’s about a 2 hour drive. How can I best protect my plants during this
Diagnosing houseplant problems can be a tricky process. Many of the most common plant problems result in the same symptoms. This post lists helpful tips you can use to help
Mother Nature has had millions of years to perfect her gardening skills, and to this day, we’re still trying to figure out all of her secrets. In the process, we’ve
If you’re an avid plant enthusiast, you’ve likely encountered the classics—Snake Plants, Pothos, and Monsteras. But what about those truly unique, rare and exotic houseplants that turn your indoor garden
Question: I’ve gone down the “repotting house plants” path before. It should be simple, but whenever repotting a plant, they never seem to do well afterward. I’m not sure if
Growing bulbs indoors in pots or vases are a popular gardening activity. With care and a little planning, you can enjoy the color and show off bright, beautiful flowers at