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!

‘Tis The Season For Festive Poinsettias

Catherine Sherriffs

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…

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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

Book Review: Grow In The Dark

This book review originally appeared in Garden Culture Magazine UK31 & US29 The summer growing season is over; time to bring the outdoors in! But venture away from a sunny windowsill, and homes can lack the appropriate lighting many houseplants need to thrive.  Grow in the Dark: How to Choose and Care for Low-Light Houseplants…
November 6, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Add Color To Your Decor With These Five Houseplants

Houseplants are an excellent addition to any interior decor. People are spending more time indoors than ever before, so bringing the outdoors in helps us connect with Mother Nature while adding pops of green or other vibrant colors to our spaces. They tide avid gardeners over during the colder months, and many houseplant varieties have…
March 13, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Craving Simplicity? Air Plants Could Be The Answer

There is a houseplant for everybody; even those who don’t have the greenest of thumbs or a whole lot of time or space. Versatile and easy to grow, air plants (Tillandsia) are gaining in popularity in homes around the world. What Are They? They’re called air plants because they don’t need soil or very much…
February 27, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Indoor Gardening and Repotting Houseplants

The colder months can be anxious ones for keen gardeners who want to get their hands dirty again. If you’re one of them, don’t let the snow and cold get you down. It is the perfect time to consider repotting your houseplants! Wintertime is ideal for moving indoor plants into bigger or better homes. When…
February 20, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs