Here in New York, it’s still chilly outside, but there are occasional signs (like that one 70 degree day) that spring will come someday. To get myself in the mood (and to relieve a bit of the winter doldrums), I’ve been looking at photos of outdoor spaces. Here are a few trends I’ve noticed — […]
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It seems everyone and their brother has plant fever these days, and the only cure is MORE PLANTS! We’ve mastered the art of watering, they’re all stayin’ alive. Now we’re onto more cosmetic issues, like: just how shiny and clean can I get my plants? Can I buff them with banana peels? According to an old folk […]
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. While most people think it’s neglect that does house plants in, over-watering is actually the most common way to kill your green friends. Keeping them alive means figuring out how to not drown them, and that’s where charcoal […]
Succulents are delightful little plants that boast a variety of fun colors, textures, and shapes. They are sometimes said to “thrive on neglect,” and while they definitely don’t require much fussing over, it’s still best to know what they like and what they don’t. Here are our top tips for succulent growing and care. First, […]
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When it comes to making a bold statement, not much can beat an indoor tree. While we’ll always love our small houseplants, mini herb gardens, and adorably tiny succulents, there’s something so unique and out of the ordinary about […]
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Tradescantia are much loved for their variegated leaves, deep purple color (although there are also green varieties!) and for how extremely easy they are to propagate. They make a lovely, understated statement in outdoor garden beds or planters, […]
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. As spring ushers in all the flowery feelings that accompany rebirth, renewal, and fresh signs of life, we’re going to turn our attention this weekend to the living decor that graces our homes: our plants. With the advent […]
In case you didn’t know it, there are officially no more excuses for you to suck at taking care of plants: On the heels of the world’s first smart planters comes bons-AI, an artificially intelligent plant that practically eliminates the need for a green thumb and makes the job ten times easier for self-proclaimed crappy plant caretakers. […]
Indoor plants are a vibrant source of beauty in your home’s otherwise inanimate landscape. And keeping them healthy and happy is a quiet source of joy for many people. But the opposite is also true: Struggling houseplants not only drag down your space’s appearance, but they also bring us down too. While there’s no one-size-fits-all […]
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 […]