The Aesthetic Snail: Too much of a good thing

I’m looking after a friend’s plants for a few weeks and when checking in on them yesterday morning I found one looking pretty drowned. How…

7 spooky houseplants in honour of Halloween

With each holiday comes its own catalogue of seasonally-appropriate houseplants for homeowners to fill their rooms with. With Christmas comes mistletoe and poinsettias. Easter brings…

Preparing for growth

Sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves. Sometimes we put ourselves in or find ourselves in an environment that isn’t healthy but we stay…

Fall plant care tips

The season of sweaters, pumpkin spice, and falling leaves is fast approaching and some of our little plant friends aren’t designed to thrive in our…

Simple ways to stylize with plants

Green Tip: Macrame plant hangers are enjoying a resurgence in popularity as trends shift toward unconventional and eclectic decor. Don’t be scared to give it…

Best apps to keep your houseplants healthy

Compacted soil, yellowing leaves, fungus gnats or worse. Whenever I see a plant showing signs of trouble, I start to wonder what I may have…

One-stop prop-shop: make more plants from your plants

Even though I think it’s safe to start outdoor planting, I don’t want to be held accountable for anyone’s dead plants. I’ll hold off on…