Is there any faster way to create a tropical staycation vibe in our homes than by adding a palm? While palms come in a huge variety of species, sizes, and shapes most of them have very similar and specific needs that will have to be met to keep them looking their best.
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PLANT TALK: Caring for your indoor palm
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Our top ten easy-care plants to give as gifts
While it’s natural to want to share your new or old love for plants with your friends and family not everyone has thumbs as green as yours. So here is a list of some easy plants to give as gifts this holiday season.
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Pesky Pests and How to Deal: Mushrooms and Fungus in the Soil
Mushrooms and fungus in the soil, while alarming, are a sign that your soil is healthy! Think of our how our bodies have healthy gut bacteria, it's similar for a healthy soil ecosystem. Read on for instructions on how to eradicate these from your soil and prevent future growth.
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Advanced Plant Care: Demystifying humidity-loving plants
Crispy snacks? Yes please! Crispy leaves? Uh oh… If your house plants are starting to look more like kale chips than fresh salad, this one is for you.
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FAQ: When and how to stake your plants
You're a good plant parent. You've managed to keep your little darlings alive but now you realize that they’re not so little any more. Does it need a stake? We can help!
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Pesky Pests and how to deal: Fungus Gnats
Second to Spider mites, we are most often asked about fungus gnats. They are common and incredibly annoying but they are treatable!
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FAQ: When and how should I repot my plants?
You’ve been coddling your little plant baby along. You’ve been misting, fertilizing and watering it the perfect amount and it’s doing really well - it grew three inches over the summer! Is it time to repot? Read on!
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Pesky Pests and How to Deal: Spider Mites
Spider mites are one of the most common house plant pests but rest assured they are also one of the easiest to get rid of. As with all pests, early detection is your best friend!
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Advanced Plant Care: Ficus Friends - There’s more to life than the Fiddle-leaf Fig!
The Ficus lyrata is not the only pretty Ficus in town. There are many that are just as lovely and easier to care for - imagine that!
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PLANT TALK: Plants for Sunny Areas
We get it, your diamond shoes are too tight: you have a space that is so sun-filled that you frequently have to close the blinds to be comfortable. Okay, fine – it’s an actual problem. While we most often receive low light plant queries, sunny spaces also need to have the right plants lest you run the risk of scorching leaves. What are the best plants for areas over-flowing with sunshine? Glad you asked.
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PLANT TALK: Plants for Low Light
We do not all have the glory of a sun-drenched solarium to sip our tea in amongst our thriving, sun-loving plants. Sigh. Not only do we not all have solariums but many of us are working with low light throughout our apartments. Double sigh. However, living in a home that is light-challenged does not mean we must be plant deficient!
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STAFF PICK: Dracaena marginata
I truly love nothing more than the staggered canes of the Dracaena marginata. To me, it’s the classic Mom plant of the 90’s and while some trends from that decade do not stand the test of time, I believe the Dracaena marginata remains elegant as ever.
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Advanced Plant Care: Bringing your plants outside for the summer
Can you bring your indoor plants outside during the summer months? Absolutely! But when creating your outdoor oasis not all plants were created equal. The most important thing to keep in mind when bringing your plants out is that the conditions outside are much more variable than inside. Here are some things to consider along with some plant suggestions.Click Here To Read The Full Article »
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STAFF PICK: Schefflera Amate
Well, the Schefflera amate isn’t what I would call an “it plant,” but there is something quite interesting about its shape as it grows to maturity. It has beautiful dark, glossy leaves that radiate from the stem in a finger-like pattern. Over time, the plant will develop a woody trunk which gives it a unique tree form. I love the amate because it is a quintessential grandma plant; easy care, pleasant looking, and will make you look like you have your life together. Thanks, grandma. It isn’t flashy, but with the amount of time I spend gazing at my plants, the amate has earned a special place in my heart.
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PLANT TALK: Ficus lyrata
Prized and loved by many, the Ficus lyrata or fiddle leaf fig is a beautiful, large-leafed plant. Cultivated as a tree or bush form, you’ve probably seen it in a design magazine or movie. It’s beautiful, no doubt there, but there are a few things you should know before you take one home.
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Advanced Plant Care: Plants And Pets
Many people are unaware that several of the most common houseplants are in fact toxic to our pets. So how do you moderate your space when you’re a lover of flora AND fauna? Easy! Just do some research.
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PLANT TALK: Plants for Beginners
Are you plant-curious? Do you think you may be ready to become a plant parent? If you are looking to make your home a little greener, but have no idea where to begin, we have three plants for you to consider! These are typically the plants that we suggest because they are easy to care for, low maintenance, and pretty understanding of different lighting conditions. Let’s go!
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