Many houseplants thrive in medium-light conditions. These plants often do well in east-facing windows or under two fluorescent bulbs. They also thrive in the indirect light coming in west-facing windows. Besides placing the plant in the right location, you need to know how to care for it, as some like to be dry while others […]

Holiday cactuses are not the spiny plants that we have in our cactus garden. These cactus plants are epiphytes that originate from the tropical treetops of the rainforests and the natural forests of Brazil. These cactuses produce beautiful blooms that vary in color from bright orange, red, and purple to more subtle pink and white […]

Nothing makes a house a home more than having plants around the space. I always decorate my home with plenty of plants, but have you ever gifted a plant to a friend that just moved into a new place or someone that’s looking for a fresh look in their home? What type of plants did […]

Hanging plants are an excellent way to give your home a garden space that has some height. Trailing plants will add even more to your display, especially if you lack space to have a lot of houseplants. Of course, you can always place these plants on tables or shelves in your home, but hanging the […]

I find that I have plants in every room and every space except for my kitchen in my home. This is where I tend to shy away from putting plants because it’s where I prepare and cook food. Plants can purify the air in the space and give your kitchen a splash of color. A […]

I love my plants, but I also love my cats! Nothing is more important to me than the safety of Misty & Tobey (my pet cats)! When we first welcomed our cats to our home, we had some plants that were toxic to cats, so we had to get rid of them. The cat-friendly plants […]

Winter is a time when a lot of the color of the outdoor world has faded away. The leaves have fallen and white snow and grey skies are becoming more frequent. Winter is also a time of happiness and cheer; a time that you spend with your loved ones. Having festive plants in your home […]

When it comes to my garden, I have always had an easy time growing any type of flowers that I wanted to grow. On the front side of my house, there is barely any shade, so I thought that a rock garden with a lot of flowering succulents would look great in the space. This […]

If you’re living in a home that doesn’t see a lot of direct sunlight or you are looking for ways to liven up your fluorescent lighting-filled office, then you should definitely consider plants that grows without sunlight. While it’s true that all plants need at least some light, you’d be amazed at how many plants […]

Decorating your home with plants and flowers is a wonderful thing. Incorporating the beauty of nature into your space will always bring a sense of accomplishment, especially when you take care of the plants that you choose to grow. There are endless options when it comes to choosing what kind of flowers you want to […]

Not everyone has a green thumb right away. Gardening takes a bit of practice to perfect and keep your plants alive, so if you are inexperienced, you may not want to start with plants that require a lot of maintenance. Instead, shoot for hardy plants that will tolerate you forgetting to water them, tolerate any […]

Do you have difficulties falling to sleep at night? Insomnia that keeps you awake for hours at a time is not fun. Some nights you might toss and turn endlessly, and when you wake up, you feel even more tired than you did when you went to sleep. Some people take medication to help them […]

There’s nothing better than waking up in the morning and enjoying a warm cup of coffee while watching the sun rise over the treetops. Adding a small plant in a clay pot to the windowsill makes this experience all the more beautiful and serene. More often than not, a little goes a long way. Which […]

We spend a lot of time talking about how to shape, frame, and enhance our gardens, but what about the plants themselves? It seems that we take it for granted that every reader has a green thumb, but we don’t want to leave out some good old fashioned essential information. With that in mind, let’s […]