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…

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…

Keep your four-legged family members safe around houseplants

Houseplants bring a lot into a home. Colour, extra oxygen, life, improved concentration and can even help reduce stress. Who wouldn’t want a plant or…

Better than a bouquet: Plants for the mom in your life on Mother’s Day

If you haven’t found the mother in your life a gift yet for Mother’s Day, you’re probably going to get her a bouquet of roses…

Humidi-don’t mind if I do

Just when we thought it was safe to start outdoor planting, southern Ontario’s unpredictable weather struck again and changed our long weekend plans. Who knows…

Six houseplants even you couldn’t kill

We’ve all been there as new plant parents before. Going to bed filled with hopes and dreams of growing your very own in-home jungle, only…
ceramic houseplant pot

Terracotta vs. the world: Which type of pot is best for your plants?

When I was first getting into houseplants I swore I would never put one in a terracotta pot. They’re ugly, boring, not colourful and not…