House Plants

Bring the outdoors in by decorating your home with houseplants. Learn about different plant varieties and their growing needs so your living space is green in every season!

Orchid Care: Top 5 Ways To Keep Them Happy

Rich Hamilton

With over 880 different types and over 22,000 species, orchids are among the most diverse flowering plant families. However, there are only several dozen hybrid species widely produced and available at local nurseries and florists.  Orchids, including Moth orchids, Dendrobium orchids, Paphiopedilum orchids, Oncidium orchids, Vanda orchids, and Cambria hybrid orchids are all easy to…

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A 101 Guide To Repotting Houseplants

Houseplants require occasional repotting to keep them healthy. Here’s a quick crash course on how to do it efficiently so that your plant goes on to flourish.  When To Repot Can you see exposed roots at the top or bottom of the pot? That’s a good sign it’s time to upgrade the plant’s home. Wilting…
July 22, 2020
Rich Hamilton
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Hello, Houseplants! Echeveria

This article originally appeared in Garden Culture Magazine UK33 & US31. Our obsession with houseplants continues! According to Garden Media Group’s report, Seeing 20/20, plant babies are one of the hottest gardening trends this year.  The most popular variety? Succulents, because they’re easy to grow and personalize. One of the fairest of them all is…
February 12, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs
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Trendy Houseplants: Dracena Marginata

Baby, it’s cold outside! Caring for houseplants throughout the cooler months is excellent for keeping the winter blues at bay. Beyond being mood boosters, air-purifiers, and pleasing to the eye, houseplants provide a connection to Mother Nature that people seem to crave these days.  Why not try adding this beauty to your repertoire?  Name: Dracena…
January 8, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

‘Tis The Season For Festive Poinsettias

This article originally appeared in Garden Culture Magazine UK26 & US24. With a bright red, showy display that blooms every December, it’s no wonder poinsettias are used to spread cheer during the holiday season! Fun Facts Interestingly enough, what most people believe to be the plant’s flowers are actually red-colored bracts or modified leaves; the…
December 4, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Helping Your Houseplants Get The Light They Need

Houseplants don’t have only one time to shine; they’re a beautiful addition to the home year-round. But what if your space lacks the light to bounce off all that greenery? It’s no secret that plants need light to survive. They turn light, water, and carbon dioxide and turn it into food for themselves, a process…
November 29, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs