Here’s a little round up of some of my favorite plant things that are easy to get right from Amazon! *Note we are part of the Amazon affiliate program so if you purchase any of these products, we receive a small commission at no extra charge to you! Thank you for your support! Amazon and…
One of the most gratifying things you can do as a plant parent is to make a new baby plant and watch it grow! There’s lots of ways to do this, from planting seeds to soil propagation, air layering or division, or my personal favorite: stem cuttings in water! This method works perfectly with many…
You saw the cutest plant while you were out shopping and decided it had to be yours! Yay! 🎉 You brought it home…found the perfect spot for it…it’s looking cute… But now what?? Whether this is your first houseplant, or you’re starting to build your collection, you’re probably wondering what kind of “plant chores” you…
I have to admit, for the first decade in my plant parent journey, I didn’t put any thought AT ALL into the type of soil I had my plants in. For the most part, I kept all of my plants in an all purpose potting soil mix that I picked up at Walmart, a hardware…
If you’re a beginner plant parent, or just love plants in general, then you need a pothos plant in your life! Pothos are one of my favorite plants. They’re easy to care for, grow quickly and have many varieties that are oh-so-aesthetic with their long trailing vines! The pothos plant (Epipremnum aureum aka devil’s ivy,…
I used to panic every time I saw a yellow leaf on one of my plants. Then a couple of years ago, I was reminded that yellow leaves (and dying leaves) are a natural part of the plant life cycle. Of course! *face palm* If it’s just one or two leaves turning yellow, especially the…
The number one reason that I hear from friends and family as to why they don’t own more plants is that they feel that their home doesn’t get enough light. But how much light do plants actually need? In this post, I’ll shed some light on one of the most important factors in plant care:…
Is it just me or does watering your plants sometimes feel like a science experiment… Am I watering too much? Too little? Too frequent? Not frequent enough? How do I tell???? If you’ve ever felt this way, don’t worry! I’ve learned a few tips and tricks over the past few years that I’m happy to…