Have you ever been paralyzed by too many choices when shopping? If I need to buy a new garden hand tool, I’ll obsessively scour the online reviews seeking out the best quality and the best price, add three to my cart, and then agonize over the final decision for two days. And let’s not […]
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So, you’re thinking about doing some redecorating. And, in addition to switching up your wall art and accent pillows, maybe you want to introduce some new greenery into your life. There are literally hundreds of houseplants to choose from, so where do you start? First let’s rule out the usual suspects: Everyone and their […]
By now you’re probably well acquainted with Monstera deliciosa—that gigantic, sculptural houseplant straight out of Mad Men that currently appears in roughly 75 percent of all design bloggers’ Instagram posts. It’s adored equally for being easy to grow and looking good next to a mid-century sofa. But have you met its cousin, Monstera adansonii? Because we’d really like […]
It’s always good to find plants that tolerate low light and won’t wither up in dry, indoor air. Get to know asparagus ferns, one of the hardiest houseplants around. Despite its name and feathery bright green foliage, asparagus ferns are not ferns at all, though it is a relative of the asparagus vegetable (Asparagus officinalis). If […]
Although it seems so straightforward, watering your houseplants can be a surprisingly tricky chore. For a lot of people, the issue isn’t remembering to fill up the watering can once or twice a week—it’s figuring out how much water your plants really need. Enter self-watering planters. Large Square Floor Planter Your statement Monsteras and lemon […]
Pencil cactus is a plant that adds both architectural interest and soothing greenery to your space. Its pencil-thin stems look like something that would grow on a distant alien planet. In reality, pencil cactus (Euphorbia tirucalli) is a succulent native to Africa and a member of the spurge family of plants rather than the […]
If you’ve ever drowned a houseplant, you’re not alone. Even experienced plant parents get a little heavy handed with the watering can sometimes, and unfortunately that can be a death sentence for many species. But don’t worry—there are some plants that actually want soil that never dries out. Planting and watering notes For plants […]
Many houseplants hunker down for an extended period of rest, or dormancy, during the winter months. They’ll stop flowering and growing new leaves. Some species will drop leaves (even all of their leaves like shamrock plants) and that’s okay! You haven’t killed it. It’s getting ready to rest, just like trees and plenty of […]
If you want to add some greenery to your space but don’t want to spend more than five minutes a week tending to your houseplants, get yourself a couple of dieffenbachias. They’re some of the most recognized and widely available houseplants, and they also happen to be really easy to keep alive. Put them […]
So you’ve mastered growing pothos and your spider plant is sprouting baby plantlets like crazy. You’re feeling pretty good about your green thumb abilities and you’re looking for a bit of a gardening challenge—but, you know, nothing too challenging. It’s time for a begonia. Begonias are some of the most beautiful, visually interesting plants you can […]
If you thought monstera was massive, wait until you see elephant ear. Elephant ear plants clearly get their nickname from the wonderfully gigantic size of their heart-shaped (or elephant ear-shaped!) leaves. There are many varieties and cultivars that span the spectrum of green, purple, white variegated leaves. Elephant ears belong to two related groups […]
If you’re new to indoor gardening, the worst thing you can do is start with a plant that’s tricky to care for. It’s easy to get discouraged and throw in the trowel (see what I did there?) when your shiny new plant starts turning yellow and dropping leaves all over the place. Fortunately, that’s […]