Houseplants In Plants

Here's proof that when it comes to home offices, less can be more.

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.

Fight the winter blues with something green.

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.

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.

Maybe all you need are the right tools.

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.

When your green thumb fails.

Houseplants can help harmonize and balance your space.

The buzz is real with these.

Hanging planters are cool, but plant chandeliers are cooler!

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.

Level-up your windowsill garden.

Take your plant babies to new heights with these stylish plant stands.

You’ll never forget to dust your plant’s leaves or rotate its position again.

Plus how to care for them.

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.

It means your plants are going to stay healthy, strong, and grow more vigorously.

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.

The gift that keeps giving.

They're beginner-friendly, but still beautiful.

From sunrooms to bedrooms to kitchens and beyond, these are some of the most plant-filled indoor jungles we've seen.

Like an aquarium full of fish, but much less work.

Many of them are extremely hard to kill.

Plus, they look good too.

Six artisans from around the world pitched in to make this sustainably driven collection come to life.

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!

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.

You can bring home a royal-looking palm for a commoner's price.

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.

Legend says it’ll bring good fortune to its owner, so here's to a good year (and hopefully decade) ahead!

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.

Grow everything indoors, from herbs to tomatoes.

Get more greenery at home, and keep more green in your wallet.

These professionals know what they're talking about.

These six beauties are real head-turners.

Dusting plants is what I like to call a "wow, must be nice to have that kind of time" chore.

Make room on your desk for some green.

This little guy's perfectly tiny-home-sized.

Landlord got your apartment a little too toasty? No worries—these plants can take it.

Just because your landlord won't upgrade your windows doesn't mean you have to stick with faux plants.

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?

These plants are sure to be seen taking over interiors throughout 2020.

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.

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.

Want to make max impact with your plants? Try one of these beauties.

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.

This weekend, we'll do that universally helpful, little-known plant care task.

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.

Cat parents, rejoice! You don't need to worry about your pet nibbling on these plants.

Hooray for lazy plant parents!

Move over, dahlias, mums, and sunflowers—here's how to use fall's new hot flower all over your home.

These doll heads that were refurbished as planters are creeping everyone out.

There’s one critical step you have to take to make sure you’re getting the most out of these classic pots.

Although a turkey baster is usually used to help maintain moisture when cooking, it’s also a really useful tool to save your plant from harm over time.

This is a no brainer.

Much like almost everything else you need for a house, turns out IKEA is a pretty good option for plant shopping.

Get excited to never kill another plant again.

$26.99 for a fiddle leaf fig, anyone?

You'll want ten.

There’s just something about a well-done window box that makes the outside of a home or building look especially polished and welcoming.

These tiny home dwellers managed to add beautiful plant life into their compact abodes in cute and clever ways!

Beyond the ick-factor, fungus gnats are harmless to people and generally harmless to plants, so long as they don’t start breeding out of control because the larvae will feed on and damage plant roots.

Remember pet rocks? Yeah, it’s time to upgrade. Meet the marimo ball.

There are proven benefits to hydrating your beloved plants with coffee.

The term “goth plants” isn’t one you’ll see in your average box store garden department. These plants have darker leaves and flowers, deeper and richer colors, and/or other components that are more emo than your run-of-the-mill greenery. This Reddit thread on Colocasia Black Magic led me to the Plant Goths thread, and my interest was officially piqued.

Want to take your plant parent status to the next level? Check out these modern ways to decorate with your greens.

From wall planters to floating shelves, here are eight items that will help you create a plant wall that won’t cost you your security deposit.

The best plants for small spaces and low light, plus watering tips, and more.

Most plant parents know that a regular watering schedule is key to keeping your leaf babies thriving. Perhaps you already pump the jams while tackling this important task, but now there’s a soundtrack made specifically for giving your thirsty stems a drink.Created by artist Past Palms, the eponymous EP “is a sonic reflection of yearning for nature in a nature-less place.

There are so many different types of summer solstice traditions around the globe that we could never possibly list them all, but this flower-focused one from Sweden is especially lovely for the occasion. On the night of Friday, June 21, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is gifting travelers flying from the US to Scandinavia a bouquet of seven gorgeous fresh flowers, which they are to put underneath their pillows.

Indoor plants have seen their fair share of sunken living rooms, mall food courts, and midcentury modern. Let’s take a tour through the houseplant bubbles of yore.