Echeveria Care: How to Keep Them Beautiful and Healthy

So you couldn’t resist. It was so beautiful. I know- they are gorgeous! They look so good, they don’t even look real. You promised not to bring any more home! You bought one anyway. I get it. Me too! It’s hard not to. They are addictive. Just when you thought you had them all…a new … Read more

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