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The 5 Best Houseplants for Low Light
There’s nothing like a houseplant to brighten up those dark, lifeless areas of your home, but which houseplants will actually survive in those spots? These 5 houseplants are easy to care for and thrive in low-light locations. Snake Plant Snake...
How to Winterize Self-Watering Planters
Fall is here and winter isn’t far behind! Here’s what to do with your self-watering planters to ensure they are in tip-top condition for next growing season. Move it Inside, if You Can If you have a plant growing in...
Hardy Succulents to Grow in Containers
These easy-care, hardy succulents thrive in containers and can be grown indoors or outdoors. Succulents to Choose Aeonium Aeonium, also called Houseleek, are large rosette-shaped succulents with a visually striking red color. They produce white flowers in late winter and...
Gardening to Save the Bees: What to Plant to Help Local Pollinators
Bees are essential to the environment. Plants need to be pollinated in order to reproduce, and most plants that we grow for food require bees to pollinate them in order to grow. However, in recent years bee populations have been...
How to Use a Self-Watering Planter
Fill the Self-Watering Planter with Potting Soil Healthy plants begin with nutritious soil. Begin by choosing good quality, nutrient-rich potting mix and fill your self-watering planter up with it. Add your plants, keeping in mind how they will want to...
How Plants Boost Mental Health
Have you ever noticed that having plants around makes you feel better? It’s true, keeping plants in your home, patio, or yard is actually a powerful way to improve your mental health and overall personal well-being. Here are the top...
How to Grow a Patio Herbal Tea Garden
Growing Your Own Herbal Tea Garden Herbal tea is calming, restorative, has plenty of health benefits, and can be a great way to start your day or a beneficial addition to your nighttime routine. You can easily grow your own...