Savings on grocery bills, an extended growing season, and protection from uncertain weather are just a few reasons to build a backyard greenhouse. Greenhouses can prolong your growing season by at least a month on each end, meaning your family can enjoy homegrown...
Cacti and succulents are some of the houseplant world’s most beautiful and intriguing members. Adapted to thrive in harsh conditions, they’re naturally low-maintenance and easy to take care of. Creating a cactus and succulent planter is a wonderful way to...
Winter can be a stressful time for houseplants–cold drafts, furnaces, lack of light, and dry air can be taxing on tropical plants that are accustomed to steady climates. While they may not be able to voice concerns, they can still give us many signs that they’re in...
With bold, colorful, and highly patterned leaves, calatheas are some of the most beautiful houseplants around. They’re also part of the larger “prayer plants” family, named for the way they fold their leaves together at night. Although calatheas can...
Cinnamon, bergamot, jasmine, chamomile: sometimes, just the mere thought of these fragrant aromas has a healing effect. However, it’s even better to actually breathe them in, letting their divine scent wash away your worries through what holistic practitioners...
