A Beautiful Home & Garden Made Easy
Shannon Caringi Houseplants are more than just living greenery—they’re one of the most versatile decor elements you can use to style your home. Indoor plants add texture, color, and personality to any room, making your space feel fresh and inviting. Whether you want a bold statement plant in the living room or subtle greenery in your bathroom, … Read more
Proper spider plant care can make growing these popular houseplants enjoyable and rewarding. Learning a few of their environmental and cultural needs will make you a spider plant whisperer. If you want to make sure your spider plant care is on point, then this guide will help you grow a healthy, lush plant all year … Read more
Are you ready to have plants that look good enough to post on social media? Would you like your plants to keep looking as good as the day you bought them? Hi! I’m Shannon and I’m a horticulturist. I love plants and I’ve been gardening since I was a little kid. My passion is to … Read more
If decorating for the seasons and holidays makes your home feel warm and cozy, then it’s important to know how to make a bow. This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See our disclosure page for more information. There isn’t anything more beautiful than a fluffy red bow on an evergreen wreath, swag, and … Read more
How to Grow and Care for Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See our disclosure page for more information. The prayer plant, scientifically known as Maranta leuconeura, is a tropical houseplant originating from the rainforests of South America. Named for its distinctive leaf movement, the prayer plant’s leaves fold … Read more
Neanthe bella palm, also known as parlor palm or Chamaedorea elegans, is a popular houseplant grown for its elegant fronds and ability to thrive indoors. With its low-maintenance nature, it has become a favorite among both beginner and experienced plant enthusiasts. Because of their adaptability to indoor environments, they are commonly seen in interior landscapes … Read more
A friend recently asked me to help her diagnose some health problems with her plants and I quickly realized that she didn’t know how to take care of indoor plants in winter. Indoor plants are notoriously difficult to keep alive in winter. One of the keys to having healthy, gorgeous indoor plants is adjusting their … Read more
This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See our disclosure page for more information. Your plants have been outside all summer- what should you spray on plants before bringing them indoors? There are a lot of advantages to keeping houseplants outside for the summer- the bright light and increased humidity are ideal growing conditions. … Read more
The common plant name “elephant ears” is used for several different plants. One of which is Colocasia esculenta. In addition to elephant ears, it is also referred to as the taro plant. It gets this name from its underground corms or “bulbs” known as taro, which are edible and popular in many parts of the … Read more
This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See our disclosure page for more information. The term soilless potting mix is a bit confusing because you would expect soil to be in a potting mix! However, when growing plants in containers, it’s imperative to use a potting mix that doesn’t contain soil! This is because … Read more