For a bachelor, I am a rather domesticated man. I enjoy cooking and decorating the interior of my home. There are two things that I do not care to have in my apartment: animals and plants. I have an unusually sensitive immune system that makes me allergic to pollen, animal hair, and certain kinds of …
If you are like me, you love having plants in your home. You love the way they look and provide you with a sense of calm. But, if you are also like me, you struggle to keep them alive. One of the critical components to maintaining the life of your houseplants is water. Of course, …
Once, I made a bunch of macrame hangers for plant pots. Okay, so then I had all these hangers and even the pots. What next? There was only one thing to do – find the houseplants that send out vines or tendrils, so they could hang artfully from the pots in the macrame hangers. The …
Having indoor plants can add a sense of calm to your decor. Your air quality will be improved and your mood will get a boost. When deciding on which plants to have in your house, you may lean towards ones that spread the easiest. These are the simplest plants to propagate in your home: 1. Snake Plant …
Many of us have sensitivities to plants or other airborne particles that can make it difficult to breathe. The pollutants in the air can be anything from dust mites and mold spores to pollen and gases which can be dangerous if you breathe them in. You could purchase air purifiers and humidifiers for your home, …
There’s nothing quite like a home filled with beautiful, green plants to imitate the fresh feeling of nature while being indoors. There are so many different plants to choose from that picking just a few for your home can be tricky. Trust me, I’ve been there! I would usually end up with too many plants, …
Not all houseplants are the same, and sometimes you want something more than a little plant sitting on the shelf, counter, or table. Having a hearty houseplant that will give you lots of colors, cleaner air, and just a feeling of freshness is just what your home might be missing. Below are some of the …
Sometimes you want houseplants that are not only beautiful but have a large presence. Bushy houseplants will give you that large presence, bringing the outside into your home. If you want to add a few to your home or your office, below are the most common based on their presence, flowering, and benefits to the …
As an old saying more or less goes, the only better time to start growing plants than the past is right now. Plants are critical to our survival, and our brains are hardwired to recognize that. Just having a bit of extra green around you can make you feel better while the plant detoxifies the …
Growing herbs indoors is a lovely hobby that can be relaxing and soothing. Even if you do not live in a place where you can grow giant beds of herbs outside, you can still enjoy growing them in various containers in your home. Additionally, you can use your herbs to flavor dishes as you cook. …
Are you interested in gardening, but you do not have a place outside your home where you can plant a garden? Do you love plants but never had your own garden? No matter how much experience you have with gardening, you will find indoor gardening is a great way for you to get started. No …
You’re thinking about adding a touch of green to your home by purchasing an indoor ivy houseplant, but you’re not sure where to start. You’ve heard that ivy plants are easy to care for, but you don’t know what the different types look like. When choosing an ivy houseplant, it’s important to consider the amount …
You may be wondering why you should purchase an indoor ficus and how to care for it. Well, wonder no more! Here are some reasons why an indoor ficus might be a great addition to your home. Ficus plants are easy to care for, making them a great choice for those who are new to …
Growing basil in small spaces may not seem like a cool idea, but it’s definitely possible and not as difficult as you might think. I personally love the idea of growing my own herbs and there’s nothing quite like getting your favorite herbs fresh from your own plants. Successfully growing basil at home does require …
I am a huge advocate for fertilizing house plants as I have lost many plants along the way due to a lack of nutrients. For us humans, taking a vitamin is not life or death–the same with a plant. However, sometimes, like people, plants get sick and need an extra boost of minerals and other …
Let’s take a moment to appreciate some houseplants that grow quite tall. After all, we don’t have to limit ourselves only to those plants that keep within certain bounds of height. It is obviously the case that there are certain space limitations that must be adhered to in order to ensure that plants remain within …
Growing Trailing Plants Indoors There’s really nothing like a trailing houseplant to liven up a living area. I think that trailing houseplants give a different feel than more erect and upright plants do. There’s nothing like greenery coming at you from every angle! Trailing houseplants have that lovely cascading growth habit. You can drape them …
You know the feeling: it’s warm, muggy, and the air has an almost sticky, thick feel to it. This feeling is known as humidity, a condition where the water vapor in the air is at a high and much more concentrated level, which makes the environment feel moist. While some plants like cacti (and some …
So you’re thinking about getting a houseplant that grows in water? Here are a few reasons why you might want to do that: You don’t have a lot of time to care for a plant and need one that is low-maintenance. You’re looking for an easy way to add some color and life to your …
Many houseplants start out small but grow and expand over time, eventually becoming too large for your home. Oversized plants can be appealing, but they can easily overtake your home, especially if you don’t have a lot of space. Thankfully, there are plenty of houseplants that stay small. If you’re looking for an indoor plant …
Let us all take a moment to step back and appreciate the true joy that can be brought into a home when that home has plants in it. Indeed, many people rediscovered how important plants are to their way of living when they were locked up in quarantine as the COVID-19 pandemic began to spread. …
You might want to learn about agave plants because they can be used as houseplants. They come in a lot of different types, and some of them are very pretty. People usually like to have them around because they can be used to make the room look nicer, and they don’t need a lot of …
Indoor gardening is an exciting task, as many around the world do not have the option of adding plants to a backyard or creating unique landscape décor on a massive deck that could house a small family. Whether you have one of those decks, or just like putting some pots on your windowsills or mantles, …
If you have never grown anything before and you want to start an indoor herb garden, every decision can seem so important. After all, nobody starts out planning to fail, and most people want to be successful at this enterprise. Is the choice of a pot for your herb garden that important? Can it make …
If you are getting started on growing herbs indoors, one of the first decisions that you have to make is which kind of dirt to buy to fill your herb pots. You can just go to the garden center and buy a bag of potting soil, but if you are the type to wonder what …
Introducing Cilantro Plants! The perennial question that is constantly on everyone’s minds: is it cilantro, or is it coriander? Well, technically it’s both. Cilantro and coriander are basically different parts of the same plant! Cilantro is the name used for the leaves of the plant, whereas coriander is in reference to seeds that emerge after …
It took me a while to become an okay cook and even longer to become superb at making meals. I am a bachelor, but I do not like to eat out or get takeaway every night. I have come to learn the joys of cooking my own meals and of making gourmet dishes for my …
Shade Plants – The Best Low-Light Houseplants Most of the common gardens and houseplants you see require direct sunlight to thrive. Shade plants are the exact opposite. Direct sunlight can harm them. That’s why they’re perfect to have if your home doesn’t offer adequate lighting. 1. Cast Iron Plant The Cast Iron Plant is your …
I do my share of vegetable gardening, but I haven’t had houseplants in a while. I’m glad I did my research. Now, I know a little more about know how to examine plants for spider mites, and how to eliminate them and prevent them from returning. How do I get Rid of the Spider Mites? …
Looking to expand your floral arranging technique by creating an airy conversational piece that will leave your space feeling alive? Look no further, the Japanese art of ikebana floral arranging is a truly unique craft with a rich history that will make you reach for a bowl instead of a vase next time you bring …
Growing strawberries indoors can be one of the biggest joys of your gardening life. There is nothing more rewarding than putting in a little bit of work and seeing the actual fruits of your labors. When you are starting to grow strawberries from seedlings, you will learn that the fruit of this project is not …
You’ve decided to take the plunge and add some plants to your home in an effort to make it greener and more inviting. You’ve heard a lot about ferns as houseplants, and you’re curious to know more about the different types of ferns that are out there. Here, we’ve compiled a list of some of …
Plants add beauty and lushness to our lives. They also filter indoor air, giving us a clean and fresh living space. Approximately 66 percent of Americans own at least one houseplant. Before you go shopping for new plants, check out this list of 12 important characteristics that make a plant a great houseplant, so you …
Have you ever felt like you could kill a plant just by looking at it. Even if you’ve struggled to keep your plants alive, you don’t necessarily have to switch to artificial plants. There are plenty of houseplants that are shockingly easy to take care of. If you’re busy, forgetful, or just don’t have a …
When you want to start growing vegetables indoors, onions are a natural and fun first choice. You may have even already grown onions in your home without even realizing it. Onions are easy to grow and an exciting addition to any meal when you know you grew them with your own hands. Onions are larger …
Introducing the Lavender Plant! Welcome to the genus lavandula! There are about 47 different species of lavender out there, but all of them are part of the mint (lamiaceae) botanical family, making them cousins with other herbs like rosemary, sage, basil, and thyme. You’ve heard of lavender before, and chances are that you already have …
While flowering plants are some of the most beautiful plants in the world, many plants only produce flowers for a few months of the year. Thankfully, if you choose the right plants and keep them indoors, you can enjoy flowers all year! Which houseplants bloom year-round? If you’re searching for indoor plants that bloom from …
Introducing Oregano! I challenge you to find a pantry that doesn’t have dried oregano in it. This is an essential herb to so many different types of cuisines, so imagine how wonderful it would be to be able to pluck some fresh leaves right off the plant? The genus oreganus is part of the mint …
Introducing the Bay Laurel Tree Laurus nobilis, sometimes known as sweet bay, true laurel, or Grecian laurel, the bay laurel tree is a common growing plant, but a rather uncommon evergreen tree for people to incorporate into their property. Bay is a spice or herb that people use all the time in their soups, stews, …
If you live in year-round humidity like I do then you’re already one step closer to feeling like you’re in the tropics. But tropical houseplants add something extra to your home. Tropical plants are easy to maintain indoors if you know what they need whether that’s sunlight, water, or insects. And according to research, maybe …
Maybe you’re thinking about setting up an indoor garden to liven up your home or to create a relaxing retreat. Whatever your reason is, you want to get some houseplants that won’t succumb to neglect or over-watering. We’ll help you by sharing some of the most robust plants you can add to your space. 1. …
So you’ve successfully reared the baby seedlings that you’ve grown indoors since germination and you’re ready to transplant them into the garden. Or you went the easier route and got some potted plants from the garden center and you’re ready to put those into the ground. Learn how to transplant your plants and make sure …
When you have worked hard to bring basil seedlings to a beautiful plant that you want to enjoy on pizza and pasta, you don’t want it to wither away when you are on vacation. The amount of time that you are away will make all of the difference. Additionally, you just need to remember that …
There are many different species of climbing houseplants, so how do you know which one is best for you? Check out this list of unique vining and climbing houseplants so you can add a luscious aesthetic to your space. 1. Pothos (Scindapsus aureus) The pothos is one of the most prolific climbing houseplants. This luscious …
Introducing the Chive Plant! Today we’re talking about chive plants. It can be so frustrating going to the grocery story, searching for those little plastic packets filled with bent chives only to find that half of them are browning. There is an easy solution to this problem: growing chives indoors in your own personal windowsill …
Introducing Rosemary! We’ve all heard the song by Simon & Garfunkel about the essential herbs. Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. What they didn’t tell us in the song, however, is the fact that rosemary plants can be surprisingly tricky to grow indoors! Rosemary seeds tend to have a pretty low germination rate, they are slow …
Bugs are fascinating creatures that love to live outside, but they can also affect the inside of your home, particularly if you have houseplants. There are approximately 91,000 different species of insects living in the United States alone. You may wonder how to deal with an influx of insects munching on your houseplants. While certain …
Introducing Sage I remember the first time I had crispy sage leaf. I was at a restaurant and ordered the butternut squash ravioli topped with crispy sage leaf. After taking a single bite, it was clear that this garnish was the feature that made the entire dish. Ever since then I have always had either …
Introducing Basil You’ve heard of basil. You’ve eaten basil, you love basil. We all love basil! This wonderfully fragrant herb is used literally all over the world as a staple herb item in any cooks culinary repertoire. Basil is probably one of the better known edible plant types and essential for your indoor gardening life! …
No great living room is complete without plants. If you haven’t quite figured out how to place your plants in the living room, here is a guide to all of the best plants for the living room, and all of the best, most unique and smart places to arrange them. It’s not always easy to …