-Naomi Austin- It’s obvious that houseplants are becoming big again. Back in the 70s everybody had their basic spider plant and pothos, and that was pretty much the extent of it. Nowadays there are plant-obsessed groups online devoted to all different types of varieties of houseplants and their care, whether it be rare or standard varieties. People are absolutely filling their houses with green plants, and no wonder! They improve the oxygen quality of your home, reduce allergies, and bring a … [Read more...] about Common Houseplant Pests and Ailments (and how to address them)
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Happy Houseplants
-Gabrial House- Today on the blog I wanted to take a look at the basics of caring for your houseplants. Too often we hear people say “I have a black thumb” or “I killed that aloe plant within a week.” If you follow these basic practices you will have a house full of beautiful lush plants that make you happier and healthier. The first piece of advice I have is to know your plants – different plants require different amounts of water and light, so knowing what you are caring for is really … [Read more...] about Happy Houseplants
Houseplant Care Series Pt. 2: Watering Habits
When considering a new house plant, you should think about your watering habits. Do you forget to water? Do you like to water often? Do you water infrequently, and then inundate the plant? If you take home a plant that needs to be watered every other day, but only find time to care for your plants once every week or two, it isn’t likely to work out. However, there is likely a plant with water needs very similar to your habits and you will find better success with those varieties. When … [Read more...] about Houseplant Care Series Pt. 2: Watering Habits
