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Can I Put My Houseplants Outside Yet? (And other Summer Considerations)

If you're living in the greater Columbus area, or the Midwest generally, you're feeling the warm temps this past week....

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Calathea: Pet friendly, humidity loving beauties

Calathea: Pet friendly, humidity loving beauties

An exploration of, and some tips on caring for, the calathea, a beautiful and versatile houseplant.

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Plant (Im)Perfection

Plant (Im)Perfection

(Yes, these pics are of real plants, owned and cared for by yours truly--not what you'd call glamour shots, but...

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Sansevieria (snake plant) in decorative basket near home office desk

Low Light + Low Maintenance Plants to Get You Through the Winter

Several scientific studies have shown that including plants in your interior space can actually elevate your mood and lower your anxiety. And even the act of caring for plants can give you a sense of purpose during those long days cooped up inside. Because humans are hard-wired to be happier around nature (thanks to millennia of living out in the natural world), our bodies positively respond to being around plants and elements that reflect natural patterns.

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Prepping your Plants for Winter

Prepping your Plants for Winter

We're moving into fall temps here in Ohio, and if you're like me, over the summer you may have some...

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I just brought my plant home... now what?

I just brought my plant home... now what?

Congratulations! You just took an awesome step to making your home and yourself happier and healthier.  Let's get you set...

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Leaf Drop: What's happening to my plant?

Leaf Drop: What's happening to my plant?

Let's talk about leaf drop, one of the most worrisome things to see as a plant parent.  There are a few different reasons why leaves may start falling off of your plant--don't panic yet!

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Watering Basics

Watering Basics

A good rule of thumb for watering most indoor plants is less is more. Water your plants when the top 2-3" of soil are dry. Indoor houseplants, by their very nature, are tropical--that is, originally from tropical parts of the world.

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Containers and Transplanting: The Basics

Containers and Transplanting: The Basics

Hooray! You have a new plant, let's show it off in a cute container. There are a couple ways to present your plant in a container--keeping it in the grow pot, or direct planting it.

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Pruning and trimming: the basics

Pruning and trimming: the basics

Selective pruning can actually be very beneficial to your plant--clearing away old leaves, removing diseased leaves, and keeping air circulation moving around and through your plants can keep them happy and healthy. 

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How to determine proper lighting for a plant?

How to determine proper lighting for a plant?

As a general rule, the more light a plant can get, the happier it will be. Read on for our quick guide on how to determine what light may be in your space.

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Why are my plant leaves changing color?!

Why are my plant leaves changing color?!

For interior plants, most issues come down to one main culprit: watering. If there are yellow leaves on your plant, check your soil--if it’s wet, or there’s standing water in your saucer, then your plant is getting too much water.

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