We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. The hot new trend in planting right now is: grass. Grass?—you may find yourself asking. How could anybody get excited about grass? But that’s because you haven’t seen this grass. Whether you want to make a strong statement, block out […]
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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Sure, prayer plants boast beautiful, broad leaves with variegated shades of green, but here’s what’s really special about them: At dusk, the leaves fold together, as if in prayer. They open again with the morning light, sometimes with […]
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Birds of paradise are large, relatively easy to grow plants that lend a bold tropical flair to any indoor space. With proper care, a bird of paradise can grow to over six feet tall, even indoors. Its broad, arching leaves […]
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Green thumbs might seem to have an innate knack for caring for plants, while black thumbs appear to be doomed with a Midas touch of death. But the only difference between green thumbs and black thumbs, really, is […]
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Water is essential to plants, but overwatering is also one of the biggest mistakes you can make. Many plants need a lot less than you think, and some can even go for a long-ish period of time before […]
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When you live in an apartment, space is valuable and window real estate is often limited. In my place, there’s one small sunny window, and I do my best to crowd as many plants as possible in front […]
We’ve all been there. In Target, looking at a cute cheap planter from their newest home collection. Or spotting some gorgeous glazed pottery that would be just perfect for re-potting the white bird of paradise in your bedroom. The colors are perfect, the price is right. There’s just one problem: There’s no drainage hole. So […]
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Growing up in California, long before they became trendy, I ate avocados regularly. And long before avocado toast was a thing, my friend who was in culinary school introduced us to the simple but angel-chorus-cuing combo of crusty bread, slices […]
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When your favorite houseplant becomes infested with spider mites or aphids do you: a) Obsessively try to combat the issue with every home remedy you’ve read online; b) Shrug your shoulders, hope they go away, and get used […]
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Yucca plants are striking and low maintenance—a perfect combo for ideal houseplants. We’re talking about years of easy greenery: slow-growing, drought-tolerant, pest-resistant. And because they’re crazy easy to propagate, you can share the love with your friends. Yucca […]
It’s impressive enough that Samantha and Brendan Binger were able to fit their stuff, three dogs, and two cats in their home RV… and make the space look warm, lovely and homey. But did you notice all those plants?! Sam says there are an amazing 95 plants present (and that’s NOT including “all the succulents packed into terrariums”). Being able […]
We all know on some level, even if we forget from time to time, that the filtered and staged images we see on Instagram aren’t exactly real life. Take, for instance, a picture-perfect plant placed in just the right woven basket in a ubiquitous pale-palette living room. It could be a happy, healthy plant cared […]