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...
Heavy snow, salt damage, and cold temperatures are just a few of the difficulties our plants have to overcome each winter. While most of them are masters at withstanding the elements, we can still help and take care of them in order to avoid damage by proactively...
Although not as dramatic as the snowy changes outside, the climate in our homes shifts during the winter as well. As houseplants enter dormancy and the humidity and sunlight decline, we have to care for our rooted friends differently. Here’s a guide to keeping...
