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Watering Houseplants

How to tell if your plant is ready to be watered: Check the soil. Absolutely most important! If the top of the soil is dry, stick your...

Windows + Light for Houseplants

Plants need light. They need light. Light is needed by plants. Plants need light. Say it with me: Plants. Need. Light. Each window is...

Getting Your Houseplant Set Up

Pots: #1 rule for your pots, especially if you're still mastering the basics, is to have a drainage hole! Many nursery pots (the plastic...

Succulents vs Foliage

In general, the houseplants we buy can be grouped into these two categories, which tell us a lot about how the plant likes to be cared...

Maintaining Your Plants + Warning Signs

Best Practices for Ongoing Maintenance: The goal is for plants to gradually become a natural part of your everyday routine, especially...

8 Steps to Success with Houseplants

1. Choose window and evaluate: Window direction (North, South, East, West) Access to the sky/sun for plant Any blockages (like trees) 2....