Dealing with Houseplant Pests, Part 1: Background, Prevention and Treatment Methods
Consider yourself something of a super plant parent? Houseplant pests will really test your mettle. Your favorite plant that has thrived for months or even years suddenly droops or yellows....
Drought Tolerant Plants: Our 15 Favorites for Late Summer Gardens
Like any season, late summer arrives with its own charms. We linger outside on long, balmy evenings. We begin to miss the sound of rain on the roof. We see...
An Introduction to Anthuriums: Our 5 Favorite Species and Anthurium Care
Somehow both elegant and bizarre, Anthuriums have a certain undeniable magnetism about them. They are certainly charming like their more easygoing cousin the philodendron, but there is a wildness in...
Plant Care = Self Care: Discover the Health Benefits of Houseplants
You don’t have to tell us that houseplants are beautiful, and that tending to them can quickly become a hobby and, for some of us, an obsession. No matter who...
Variegated Indoor Plants: The Science Behind the Latest Houseplant Trend
“Do you have Variegated Monstera deliciosa?” Of the countless plants requested in our shop, perhaps none is more highly sought after than this one. (The answer, by the way, is...
Photo Journal: Kula Botanical Garden, Maui, Hawaii
We love seeing the plants we commonly think of as houseplants growing in an environment that allows them to grow to their full potential, whether that’s their native habitat or...
How to Plant Trees, Shrubs, Perennials and Bulbs this Fall
The winds are picking up. The clouds are rolling in. The morning are cool and rain is falling from the sky. Yes: the seasons have changed, summer has said its...
Photo Diary: Greenhouse Visit to Brooklyn Botanic Garden Conservatory
There’s nothing like a greenhouse visit for burst of tropical inspiration. On a recent visit to New York, we were able to sneak away for a few hours and get...
Bromeliad Mount Care: How to Water and Care for Mounted Bromeliads
Bromeliads are incredibly versatile houseplants, easy to care for, beautiful to look at and adaptable to a wide variety of indoor spaces. Many bromeliads grow epiphytically in nature, meaning that...
All About Bromeliads: Our New Favorite Bromeliad Genera and How To Care For Them
There’s just something about bromeliads. From their unique shapes and sizes, bright colorful patterns and large, dramatic flowers, these easy-to-care-for houseplants simply scream “indoor jungle.” The Bromeliad family is native...
Poisonous Houseplants: 10 Indoor Plants for Pet Owners and Parents to Avoid
It’s a sad but inevitable discovery in the journey of plant parenthood: some of your indoor plants just aren’t safe if you have pets or small children. While beautiful to...
Finding Inspiration in the Plant Shops of Australia
We’re constantly on the lookout for new sources of green inspiration, and thanks to the growing plant communities on social media, we’ve been able to discover explore corners of the...