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Why Your Houseplants Need a “Vacation” from Fertilizer Right Now

December 3, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Some Of Your Houseplants Need a “Vacation” From Fertilizer Right Now

Your houseplants may look peaceful sitting in their pots, but don’t be fooled—they are dramatic little creatures. One day they’re perky and glowing; the next day, they’re drooping like they’ve just worked a 14-hour shift. And if you’ve been shoveling fertilizer at them like you’re fueling a race car, they may be silently begging for…

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The Right Way to Move Houseplants Indoors Without Losing Leaves

November 9, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

There Is A Right Way to Move Houseplants Indoors Without Losing Leaves

Your plants have been thriving outdoors all summer, basking in warm breezes, savoring morning dew, and flourishing with chlorophyll, much like sun-loving royalty. Then suddenly, autumn breezes arrive carrying a whisper of winter, and you realize the great migration must begin. Move them too fast, and the leaves drop like confetti at a parade you…

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10 Houseplants That Love Being Brought Inside Now

October 16, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Houseplants sometimes love being brought inside

The air’s getting crisp, the days are getting shorter, and your once-thriving outdoor plants are starting to shiver. That can only mean one thing—it’s time for the great indoor migration! But not all plants handle the transition well; some pout, some drop leaves, and some just give up entirely. Luckily, there are certain houseplants that…

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10 Perfect Plants to Gift to Green Thumb Novices

March 21, 2024 by Catherine Reed Leave a Comment

Perfect Plant Gifts for Green Thumb Novices

Gifting plants to someone just beginning their journey into gardening can be a thoughtful way to encourage their newfound interest. However, the key is choosing plants that are not only beautiful but also resilient and easy to care for. Here, we’ll explore ten perfect plant gifts that are ideal for green thumb novices, ensuring they…

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Indoor Plants That Produce Soothing Aromas

June 8, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

Indoor Plants That Produce Soothing Aromas

  For over a year now, many people have spent more time indoors than usual. The bonus? More time to admire your indoor plants? The downside? Well, truthfully, there are a lot. But plant-wise, it’s probably realizing that most of your pretty plants don’t do much to refresh the stale air in your home. So…

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Which Indoor Plants Purify Air?

March 15, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

Indoor plants that can purify air

  Let’s get one thing straight. You probably won’t improve your home’s air quality by filling it with indoor plants that can purify the air. According to a National Geographic piece from 2019, houseplants won’t do much to clean your home’s air.  Most of the advice about air-purifying houseplants comes from an old NASA study. In a…

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5 Houseplants That Won’t Waste Your Money

February 1, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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  Ever since the pandemic began, I slowly started buying houseplants. I’d scour my favorite online nurseries and pounce when they had a sale or coupon code up for grabs. Of course, I already had some plants before the COVID situation, but adding more made my home feel cozier, livelier. When buying plants, I always…

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5 Best Houseplants for Frequent Travellers

August 3, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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  Whether you’re away on business a lot, or you frequently visit family throughout the year, it can be hard to keep fussy plants alive when you’re away from home. Thankfully, there are plenty of suitable houseplants for frequent travelers. My house is starting to resemble a jungle these days. I’ve been adding greenery during…

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A summer vegetable plant can look downright exhausted by late season and still have a few good harvests hiding up its sleeves. Yellowing leaves, bare stems, sprawling vines, and the occasional suspicious-looking tomato can make the garden seem ready for a cleanup crew, but appearance alone does not tell the whole story. The better question…

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