We love big box plant stores. Megastores like Lowe’s or Home Depot provide us with a constant supply of well-priced houseplants. This post isn’t meant to degrade large retailers, but to provide you with some big box plant shopping dos and don’ts. I work at a plant wholesaler, and can tell you from experience, large ...
Read More | Plant BabiesWe do our best to simulate a natural growing environment for our houseplants. We carefully tweak humidity, add artificial lighting, and even collect rainwater, but sometimes it’s good to turn things upside down. Bottom watering reverses the natural sequence of soil absorption. This plant care trick saves you time and may even save your houseplant. ...
Read More | Plant BabiesA handy-person has a tool belt, an artist has paint brushes, and you too deserve a special set of tools. I’m not encouraging clutter, but the right houseplant tools help you cultivate your collection with ease. Over the years I've narrowed it down to just a few. These are my favorite and absolute essential houseplant ...
Read More | Plant BabiesIt’s midwinter here in Chicago; the real dog days. For months now green grass, blue skies, and lush landscaping have been replaced by bare cement and gray skies. If you live in the northern hemisphere, and are mesmerized by your houseplants lately, you are not alone. Our eyes are green-starved! Plants Have Winter Blues Too ...
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