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A Buffalo Victorian Has a Sense of History—and More Than 400 Plants
Name: Johanna C. DominguezLocation: Buffalo, NYSize: 2,430 square feetType of home: East Lake VictorianYears lived in: 3Before Johanna C. Dominquez bought her gorgeously quirky Victorian in Buffalo, NY, she was living in a rental outside New York City. Between the high rent, utilities, and upkeep, she found herself wondering why she was investing so much in someone else’s property.
Aug 31, 2020
Before and After: A £250 Redo Turns a White Bathroom into a Colorful Plant Haven
This bathroom is like a chic little jungle.
Aug 28, 2020
The 10 Biggest Plant Moments on Houseplant Reddit from the Past Decade
The plant subreddit just turned 10 years old, so what better way to celebrate?
Aug 18, 2020
Everyone Thinks My Faux Plants from Amazon Are Real
This stealth purchase will have you green with envy.
Aug 9, 2020
The Best Plants To Have In Your Kitchen, According to a Chef
The best argument for having plants in the kitchen is that you’d have fresh, healthy ingredients within reach—no need to go out to the garden.
Aug 7, 2020
6 Bright, Colorful Annuals You Can Plant in Container Gardens This Month
These bold beauties will refresh container gardens through the end of summer.
Jul 29, 2020
This Study Shows That Having Flowers and Plants Can Ease Pain and Anxiety
They could lower your blood pressure, too.
Jul 30, 2020
This Grocery Store is Secretly the Best Place to Get Tiny Plants (and Flowers)
For less than $3 a pop, no less!
Jul 28, 2020
7 Mini Succulents That’ll Add a Tiny Bit of Charm to Your Home
These succulents are small but mighty.
Jul 24, 2020
10 Minimalist Plants That Go Perfectly with Sleek, Stylish Decor
These plants are sleek and stylish.
Jul 22, 2020
Before and After: A $325 Update Makes This Dreary Office a Plant-Filled Haven
Here's proof that when it comes to home offices, less can be more.
Jul 20, 2020
How To Build A Raised Bed in a Metal Trough
Whether you call it a stock tank, a galvanized metal container, or a cattle trough (being from Texas, I prefer the latter), one thing’s for sure: these metal bins make for perfect and visually interesting raised garden beds. They’re cheap and come in a variety of sizes, so surely you’ll find one for your space. Then, follow these steps to create your own raised bed.
Jul 17, 2020
This Hydroponic Planter Is Like a Fancy Chia Pet
No soil needed.
Jul 17, 2020
7 Plants You Can Buy on Amazon to Make Your Winter a Little Greener
Fight the winter blues with something green.
Jul 17, 2020
5 Tips for Better, Longer Lasting Cut Flowers
For the most part, I think we can all agree that cut flowers are beautiful and liven up most any space. That said, many of us are convinced that they aren’t worth our time because we’ll just kill them within the day. Here are 5 tips to keep them lasting longer and looking better, even when you swear your thumb isn’t green.1.
Jul 16, 2020
Before & After: A Budget Garden Makeover
Since moving back to our rented home we’ve been slowly rebuilding the gardens around the house. Working with what we have and focusing on the growing-not-mowing philosophy, we turned the space near our front door in to a useable garden space for less than $20.Until recently the space was only used to access the hot water system.
Jul 15, 2020
Bloomscape Just Launched New Tools That’ll Make Anyone a Great Plant Parent
Maybe all you need are the right tools.
Jul 14, 2020
This TikTok Plant Expert Will Make You Fall In Love With Gardening
Since posting his first TikTok in December 2019, Bridgewater has built a following of over 560,000 users who rely on him for tips on gardening and general life advice.
Jul 10, 2020
9 Ways to Repurpose Old Planters and Pots
When your green thumb fails.
Jul 7, 2020
How to Feng Shui with Houseplants, Based on Your Astrological Sign
Houseplants can help harmonize and balance your space.
Jun 30, 2020
A 450-Square-Foot Shared Studio Features Dark Walls, Good Art, & Lots of Plants
Most of the art on the walls are from their grandparents and parents and have special meaning to the couple.
Jun 26, 2020
7 Up-and-Coming Houseplants You're About to See All Over Instagram
The buzz is real with these.
Jun 26, 2020
This DIY Idea is the One Way You Haven’t Thought About Decorating with Plants
Hanging planters are cool, but plant chandeliers are cooler!
Jun 25, 2020
IKEA’s “Home of Tomorrow” Is Packed Full of Plants and Sustainable Solutions
It's an example of how city dwellers, both present and future, can bring green solutions into the home in order to leave the world better than how they found it.
Jun 24, 2020
Keep Your Sun-Loving Indoor Plants Happy With This Clever Window Shelf
Level-up your windowsill garden.
Jun 20, 2020
A Large Loft Apartment Has 20-Foot Ceilings, Over 40 Plants, and a Motorcycle
This apartment is one of hundreds in this building, which used to be a huge wood working mill many years ago.
Jun 10, 2020
8 Plant Stands & Standing Planters You Can Shop Now
Take your plant babies to new heights with these stylish plant stands.
Jun 4, 2020
Notes You Need: Here’s a “Happy Plant” Checklist You Can Copy/Paste to Your Phone
You’ll never forget to dust your plant’s leaves or rotate its position again.
May 27, 2020
These Are the 9 Most Popular Houseplants on Instagram, According to Survey
Plus how to care for them.
May 24, 2020
Why It’s So Important That I Give My Plants a Name
I yearned to have a green bundle of joy to call my own—and equally as important, to call it by a name that felt right.
May 24, 2020
Want Happy Houseplants? Here’s One Springtime Ritual Your Green Thumb Friends Never Skip
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It means your plants are going to stay healthy, strong, and grow more vigorously.
May 21, 2020
Rachael Ray’s Kitchen Has Lots of Wood and an Indoor Garden
Rachael Ray might be sheltering in place at her Lake Luzerne, New York home, but she hasn’t missed a beat. Alongside her husband, John Cusimano, she’s been sharing the recipes she’s been making and her best quarantine cooking tips on her Instagram and also for the “Rachael Ray Show.” On her most recent episode of the “Rachael Ray Show” on YouTube, she gave her viewers a peek into her beautiful kitchen and pantry.
Apr 29, 2020
Make Your Indoor Garden Sweeter With a Mini Citrus Tree
The gift that keeps giving.
Apr 25, 2020
8 Houseplants So Low Maintenance They're Basically Fake
They're beginner-friendly, but still beautiful.
Apr 14, 2020
Before & After: Kimber’s Air Plant Weekend Project
Yesterday I explained the basics of how to care for air plants and then I showed you how certain species’ forms lend themselves best to different types of containers. Today I will walk you through the super simple steps I used to turn a vase sea sponge into an unique vessel in which you can hang your air plant (yes, it’s a natural dried sea sponge that is shaped like a vase!).
Apr 14, 2020
22 of the Most Plant-Filled Homes We’ve Ever Seen
From sunrooms to bedrooms to kitchens and beyond, these are some of the most plant-filled indoor jungles we've seen.
Apr 11, 2020
This Plant’s Flowers Look Like Tiny Fish, or Goldfish Crackers
Like an aquarium full of fish, but much less work.
Apr 11, 2020
These Are the 10 Houseplants That Redditors Can’t Stop Talking About
Many of them are extremely hard to kill.
Apr 4, 2020
10 Large Planters That Won't Cost You An Arm and a Leg
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Plus, they look good too.
Mar 18, 2020
IKEA’s New Sustainable Collection Will Help Create the Indoor Garden of Your Dreams
Six artisans from around the world pitched in to make this sustainably driven collection come to life.
Mar 13, 2020
How To Propagate Cacti & Succulents
Gardening is one of my favorite hobbies, but it can also be expensive when you start buying lots of plants and pots. What if you could double, triple, even quadruple the number of plants you currently have without spending a dime? If you have a little bit of time on your hands, along with a lot of patience, you can do just that. Let’s dig into cacti and succulent propagation!
Mar 12, 2020
Don’t Throw It Away! 3 Things You Can Do With Your Broken Pots and Planters
Oh no! You’ve been working in your garden or outdoor area and have accidentally broken a pot or planter (or you’ve discovered some broken ones after finally getting in there to survey after a long winter). Don’t throw them away! There are three things you can do with those broken pots and planters to get more use out of them. 1. Turn it on its side If one of your planters or pots suffers only a partial break, consider turning it on its side to create an interesting look.
Mar 11, 2020
How To Create Your Own Lush, Winter Blues Beating, 70s-style Indoor Jungle
Never-ending winters need more powerful spirit-lifting tools like a loose, bohemian indoor jungle look with lots of plants. And a hip, styled explosion of green life in any room in any location is the sort of thing to bring cheer to a home all year long. We’ve got the steps to take, the plants to get and the ideas to help you carve out your own lush home retreat this weekend. START WITH THESE 4 STEPS 1.
Mar 11, 2020
Deal Alert: Costco Has 7-Foot-Tall Palms for Less than $30 Each
You can bring home a royal-looking palm for a commoner's price.
Mar 9, 2020
4 Tips for Keeping Plants Happy and Healthy During the Winter
If you’ve managed to get through the winter so far (partially) unscathed, congrats! It takes a lot of will power to prep your home for the cold weather, maintain your mental health (winter blues are the worst), and play holiday host while holding it all together. Obviously, self-care is super important during this time of year, but the plants in your life also require additional, seasonal-specific TLC to survive the winter fully intact.
Feb 27, 2020
1-800-Flowers Has a 2020 Plant of the Year, and You’re In Luck (Literally)
Legend says it’ll bring good fortune to its owner, so here's to a good year (and hopefully decade) ahead!
Feb 21, 2020
We Ordered the 5 Most Popular Fake Succulents—and This is the Best One
Succulents are hard, and you're not a failure if you've killed one (hundred) of them. Just... don't buy any more. Live ones, I mean.
Feb 10, 2020
These Lightbulbs Designed Specifically for Plants Let You Garden Through the Winter
Grow everything indoors, from herbs to tomatoes.
Feb 8, 2020
How To: Start a No-Dig Garden … Step by Step
A few weeks ago we blogged an article in the LA Times about No-Dig Gardens. They require less water than traditional gardens and they’re an easy way to start a raised bed. You can even start one right over a patch of grass you want to get rid of. Another easy gardening option is bringing the garden inside with grass you can grow indoors. Our friend and coworker, Hulda Nelson, tipped us off to the article.
Feb 6, 2020
12 IKEA Hacks to Keep Your Houseplants Happy
Get more greenery at home, and keep more green in your wallet.
Feb 6, 2020
How Not to Kill Your Houseplants, According to Botanists
These professionals know what they're talking about.
Feb 3, 2020
6 Unique Succulents That Aren’t All Over Instagram (Yet)
These six beauties are real head-turners.
Jan 31, 2020
Your Houseplants Need Dusting—So Here’s One Way to Clean Plants That’s Fun for You, Too
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Dusting plants is what I like to call a "wow, must be nice to have that kind of time" chore.
Jan 30, 2020
A Small Plant on Your Desk Can Make a Big Difference to Your Stress Levels, Scientists Say
Make room on your desk for some green.
Jan 24, 2020
$9 at Trader Joe's Could Get You Good Luck All Year—Or at Least, a Pretty Plant
This little guy's perfectly tiny-home-sized.
Jan 23, 2020
7 Overlooked Plants That Thrive in an Apartment with Overzealous Heat
Landlord got your apartment a little too toasty? No worries—these plants can take it.
Jan 22, 2020
4 Surprising Plants That Can Thrive in a Drafty Apartment
Just because your landlord won't upgrade your windows doesn't mean you have to stick with faux plants.
Jan 17, 2020
The Most Common Plant Mistake Has a Really Simple Fix
You just got home from buying the plant of your dreams. But now you’re noticing that your plant is showing signs of distress like dry or dull leaves. What gives?
Dec 30, 2019
These Will Be 2020’s Most Popular Plants, According to One Expert “Plant Mom”
These plants are sure to be seen taking over interiors throughout 2020.
Dec 23, 2019
How To Grow Cucumbers
Cucumbers are one of the most refreshing things to eat straight out of the garden. Technically a fruit, this hydrating treat is made up of 95% water and can help keep you going on a hot day. Cucumber seedlings can be planted outside two weeks after the last spring frost. They love the hot sun, so be sure to make room for them in a bright area with fertile, well-drained soil. Plant a second crop one month after the first. Cucumber seedlings Organic compost Organic fertilizer Garden tools 1.
Dec 20, 2019
How To Make a Terrarium
Making your own terrarium is fun and surprisingly easy – and equally easy to maintain. Whatever the climate may be in your large, expansive home or your teeny tiny apartment, a terrarium—given a healthy dose of indirect light and an occasional spritz of water—will be happy as a clam. You can usually find gorgeous, hand blown glass terrariums at any design store, but be prepared to pay a pretty penny for them!
Dec 19, 2019
Desktop Decor DIY: How To Make a Mini Bullet Planter
Bring a slice of coveted MCM home decor right to your desktop with these miniature bullet planters. Made from upcycled plastic Easter eggs and a few pieces of wire, this simple DIY will make your cute cubicle the envy of the office. 20 gauge jewelry wire Plastic easter eggs Tape Scissors or wire cutters Needle nose pliers Nylon jaw pliers (optional) 1. Cut three 6″ pieces of wire. Straighten as much as you can with needle nose and nylon pliers. 2.
Dec 19, 2019
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How to Grow a Citrus Tree in a Container
Californians and Floridians are blessed with fragrant citrus trees in their backyards that bloom all spring and seem to be in season all year. For the rest of the country, where climates aren’t conducive to growing citrus outdoors through all four seasons, you have to get a little crafty if you want homegrown Key limes for your cervezas. The trick is to grow citrus in a container that you can keep outside from spring to fall, but move inside before the first freeze arrives.
Dec 3, 2019
Inside or Outside: Which to Choose When Starting Plants From Seed
In lesson seven I reviewed the pros and cons of starting your garden from seeds or starts. If you’re feeling ambitious and want to start all (or at least a few) of your plants from seed, the question is: should you start them indoors or outdoors? Well, that depends on when you’re getting started and how long your growing season is.
Dec 3, 2019
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The Most Efficient Way to Plan Your Small Garden
When you have a small garden, it can seem like your plants all compete for premium space come springtime. How do you decide what to plant and what to pass on? Do you grow staples you’ll use all year long in the kitchen, or unusual varieties you can’t find in the market? With intercropping, you can take advantage of the limited space you have — while growing all the vegetables you want — by analyzing the needs of your vegetables and timing your plantings strategically.
Dec 3, 2019
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Add These Flowers to Your Garden to Bring in the Bees
Have you ever planted squash in your vegetable garden and wondered why the flowers with what appear to be baby squash on the ends suddenly wilt? The short answer is: They were never pollinated by bees. The long answer is: Squash are monoecious plants (containing both male and female parts) and rely on bees and other pollinators to fertilize their flowers. Female flowers bear the ovaries (essentially immature squash) and need the pollen from male flowers to produce fruit.
Dec 3, 2019
7 Big Leaf Houseplants to Bring Big Style to Your Home
Want to make max impact with your plants? Try one of these beauties.
Nov 21, 2019
How to Not Kill Your Plants If You're Traveling All Month
Yes, you can be a plant parent and still go on vacation. We've got the intel on how to keep your leafy fam happy while you're gone.
Nov 20, 2019
Plants are Complicated—But There’s One Easy Thing You Can Do That Every Houseplant Loves
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This weekend, we'll do that universally helpful, little-known plant care task.
Nov 15, 2019
These Pinterest-Approved Plants Only Need a Glass of Water to Multiply
Pinterest looked into all the ways users are plotting to put a little more green in their homes this winter, just by adding a little bit of liquid.
Nov 13, 2019
5 Pretty Plants That Are Safe for Cats
Cat parents, rejoice! You don't need to worry about your pet nibbling on these plants.
Nov 13, 2019