Houseplants have surged in popularity over the past few years. My love of houseplants really has exploded in the past 3 years and collecting and caring for them has become a fun hobby of mine. And you can tell that houseplant love is spreading every time you go into a big box store like Walmart, …
While you might be familiar with the Japanese traditions of Bonsai, you may not have stumbled upon Kokedama, a beautiful form of Japanese garden art. Taking its name from the Japanese for "moss ball," these stunning living planters encase the root systems in a ball of soil covered in living moss, giving them a Tolkien-esque …
I am an avid lover of houseplants, but that does not mean that I haven't killed a few, too! One year, my husband gave me a pilea peperomioides, commonly known as the Chinese money plant or pancake plant, for our anniversary. I had seen this plant online and in stores, but strayed because, honestly, there …
Ditch the dirt and join the trend of using Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate, more commonly known as LECA, for growing houseplants. This method uses specially designed clay balls to provide a stable and supportive base for plant roots. Growing indoor plants in LECA offers gardeners several benefits, including better oxygen availability to the roots, decreased …
What are the best indoor plants to grow from seed? Read on to find out! Indoor plants are so much more than a casual decoration. They are a breath of fresh air, a mood booster, and a stress reducer. Plants come in a virtually unlimited variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and species, and can fit …
10 Easy to Grow Houseplants We all would like to have at least a few green plants in our homes - they freshen up the surroundings. However, some of us do not think we have a green thumb or are too busy to care for plants. I am here to tell you that there are plants on …