Tag: Houseplants

Posted on 12/08/2024

Whiteflies: What Plant Owners Should Know About This Common Pest

Keeping plants at home means contending with the occasional pest. While some garden pests are just an annoyance, others can cause damage and even threaten the life of your plants. One common pest is the whitefly, which can infest both your outdoor garden and indoor houseplants. Here is a guide to everything you need to know about whiteflies:...

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Posted on 09/08/2024

Pros & cons of buying plants online

Buying plants online can be a fun and convenient way to...

Buying Plants

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Posted on 04/07/2024

Decorating with greenery: 4 Ways to boost your home decor

Decorating with greenery is an excellent way to liven up...

Home Decor

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Posted on 05/21/2023

Umbrella Plants & Other Popular Indoor Trees That Are Toxic to Pets

Unfortunately, many popular houseplants are toxic to pets. Many of the small tree varieties commonly grown as houseplants, like the umbrella plant, can make both humans and animals sick if ingested. Here is a basic guide to popular indoor trees pet owners should avoid: Umbrella Plant Umbrella plants are named for their whorl-pattern leaves creating a dense canopy...

Fiddle Leaf Fig

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Posted on 02/05/2023

How to Grow Areca Palms Indoors

Areca palms are a common sight in outdoor spaces but also make great houseplants. They're easy to care for and can grow in your home in practically any climate as long as they get the proper care. Here are the basics of growing areca palms indoors: Lighting Needs One of the areca palm's most popular characteristics is its...

Areca Palm

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Posted on 05/08/2022

Create Your Own Jungle With These Indoor Trees

Just like with smaller plants, there are indoor trees for rooms of all shapes and sizes. Adding larger plants can make a statement in your interior design and provide other benefits like filtering the air and providing fresh oxygen. If you’re thinking about getting an indoor tree for your home, here are some suggestions to help your search....

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Posted on 01/16/2022

Five Houseplants Every Cat Owner Should Avoid

Your new home may feel more cozy with the addition of pets and houseplants. However, some combinations of the two simply don’t mix. Avoid these five common houseplants if your home has four-legged family members. 1. Aloe Vera Aloe vera is good for soothing dry, irritated skin, chapped lips and minor burns. Many homeowners keep an aloe plant...

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Posted on 10/24/2021

3 Ways to Make Your Own DIY Houseplant Trellis

Many popular houseplants are climbers in nature. Even when living in containers, many plants benefit from having something to climb or something to support them when they get larger and heavier. While there are lots of options available on the market for supporting your houseplants, you can also make your own trellises from inexpensive materials. Here are some...

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Posted on 08/01/2021

No Pots, No Problem: 3 Ways to Make Your Own Planters From Everyday Items

For plant lovers, there never seem to be enough pots and planters to go around. There are countless options available to buy, but buying a new one every time you need it becomes costly and inconvenient. The good news is that there are plenty of items you might already have around the house you can use for your...

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Posted on 06/27/2021

Out of Reach: 3 Pet-Safe Succulents for Hanging Planters

Image by Vikki Lambert Kimbrough from Pixabay If you love the look of trailing plants but don’t want something that will require a lot of attention, consider trailing succulent varieties. There are many types of succulent that you can grow in hanging planters either from the ceiling or on the wall that will spill over the sides to...

Christmas Cactus

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