As the winter season descends upon us, the skies turn a shade greyer, often mirroring the mood below. The once verdant trees stand bare, their leaves having taken a bow, marking the landscape with a stark, cold beauty. However, as nature outside prepares for a long winter’s nap, why not invite a flourish of colour … Read more
Houseplants with long, thin leaves really add a lot of elegance to a room! There’s little wonder so many of us look for these slender stems and leaves whenever we want to transform the look of our kitchens, bedrooms, and living areas. So, inspired by this trend, I’ve put together a bumper list of the … Read more
We all want our plants to stay with us for as long as possible. However, that’s going to need quite a bit of TLC from our side! In this guide, I’ve brought together some of my favourite longest living houseplants that should endure years – if not decades – to come. Who knows – you … Read more
Take a good look at your houseplants. Do they look attractive, healthy, and are they developing well? Or, are they beginning to droop, look weak, or are they even dying off? Chances are they are under stress. This can be due to being too hot, cold, or thirsty! In some cases, houseplants need tons of … Read more
We’ve all been there – there’s a plant or flower or two in the garden you’d like to bring inside, but you can’t quite tell the species. Or, you’ve seen a few houseplants at your friends’ homes, but they’re none the wiser on what they actually are! That’s where making use of one of the … Read more
Finding the right spot for your houseplants can literally make or break them! In fact, many people look to place their green friends towards eastern windows. You will find the orientation of your windows from observing the sun rising from the east and setting in the west. But, why is it that so many people are … Read more
Did you know that you don’t have to keep houseplants away from the most humid spaces in your home? Believe it or not, there are plenty of great bathroom plants that don’t need sunlight – meaning you can easily place them around your wet room, shower or tub without needing to worry about giving them … Read more
Just as many of us feel the benefit of a timely drink of coffee, plants like coffee grounds, too! Coffee grounds can be given to plants in one of three ways – as a component of compost, as a mulch, or reduced in liquid form. In this list of houseplants that like coffee grounds, we’ll take a … Read more
Generally speaking, we all know that plants need a few things in order to grow – water, good soil, and light. Believe it or not, however, there are actually a few plants out there that don’t like being in the full glare too much! There are plenty of indoor plants that like dark rooms – … Read more
Want to dress up your wetroom or shower space with some gorgeous greenery? You’re in luck. Some of the best plants to hang in the shower are super-simple to look after, and absolutely thrive in damp, humid conditions. By design, showers – like bathrooms in general – create special microclimates ideal for certain plants. Choosing … Read more
