This post discusses the advantages and disadvantages of terra cotta pots, or clay pots. I also have included some very valuable tips to working with them that you probably didn’t know, among other useful information! Keep in mind that I’ve written this post about the plain old unglazed terra cotta pots. There are many things …
I just poured my heart and soul out into generating these top 59 houseplant care hacks and tips for you. These simple tips will make it easy for you to take care of plants at home. Without further ado, let’s get started on these houseplant tips! Tip #1: No ice cubes! I really cringe every …
Do you become a nervous wreck when you are leaving your home for a while and wonder how on Earth your houseplants will survive? Other than having someone come to your home to check on your plants and water, which isn’t always feasible, there are several things that you can do to make sure that …
There are so many houseplant books out there and not all of them are created equal! Over the years, I’ve browsed through a lot of them, and I’ve chosen 7 of my favorites to share with you. Be sure not to miss the last one. It is my own book that I’m very proud of …
What exactly does it mean when you hear that you are overwatering a plant? What happens when you overwater a plant? This post will discuss the VERY misunderstood topic of properly watering a plant. You will also learn about signs of underwatering plants as well as signs of overwatering plants. And I actually hate the term …
People are generally very confused over how to water houseplants properly. The problem is that it is easy to misinterpret a lot of aspects about houseplant care in general. This post focuses on one aspect of houseplant care, and that is to help you understand everything about watering your houseplant properly. Here are a few …
I recently posted a photo and a video related to repotting houseplants on my Instagram (@ohiotropics) that generated a lot of discussion. I was repotting a couple Sansevierias in my office at work during lunchtime. If you aren’t a fancy plant person (yet), Sansevieria is the Latin genus for what most people know as snake …