How to Water Tropical Houseplants for Lush Growth

This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See disclosure page for more information. The Goal When Watering Tropical Plants When watering plants in your home, the goal is to give them the same amount of moisture in the frequency they would receive in their natural environment. While each houseplant is different, there … Read more

Real Christmas Tree Guide: How to Choose, Decorate & Keep It Fresh

Real Christmas tree decorated with warm white lights, red velvet bows, and classic ornaments in a bright, cozy living room with wrapped gifts and holiday greenery.

There is something special about bringing a real Christmas tree into your home. The fragrance of fresh evergreen, the slightly imperfect branches, and the tradition of choosing the tree and decorating it together are all part of the experience. But choosing a fresh Christmas tree isn’t quite as simple as finding one that looks pretty … Read more

Poinsettia Plant Care Tips

This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See our disclosure page for more information. Poinsettia plant care is easy with the knowledge of a few helpful tips. These can be quite helpful since Poinsettias are an iconic symbol of the holiday season. Ironically, they are tropical plants, so for those of us … Read more

How to Grow Paperwhites That Won’t Fall Over

White paperwhite flowers blooming in a cream pedestal bowl on a table in a bright, cozy winter home.

This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See the disclosure page for more information. As the dark days of winter approach, having lush, beautiful indoor plants becomes more important in my daily life. I feel better when I have plants to tend to. Once the frost hits Northeastern Ohio, there isn’t much … Read more

A Beautiful, Easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Easy Thanksgiving centerpiece with floating candles, fresh cranberries and sliced clementines in a glass pedestal bowl, surrounded by pumpkins, pine cones and simple fall greenery.

This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See disclosure page for more information. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I have so much to be grateful for and I enjoy taking time to celebrate and count my blessings. Spending time with loved ones is the best part of the holiday. As … Read more

Gifts For Succulent Lovers

If you have a succulent lover in your life or would like to make a “wish list” for your family to reference, the list of gifts for succulent lovers below will make gift-giving easy! This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See our disclosure page for more information. For more information about … Read more

ZZ Plant Care

Healthy ZZ plant with glossy green leaves in a cream ceramic pot on a wooden desk in a bright, cozy home office with a laptop, books and coffee mug.

This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See our disclosure page for more information. Have you heard about all the great benefits of having houseplants, but you have no luck keeping them alive at home or in the office? Then I have the perfect houseplant for you! It’s the ZZ plant (short … Read more

How to Make An Indoor Succulent Garden

This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See disclosure page for more information. Like so many people, I have developed an affection for succulents. They are so easy to take care of! The endless colors, styles, and varieties make them addictive! I had a handful of different succulents that were outgrowing their … Read more