When I first started growing houseplants, I had what you might call a “black thumb.” I was terrible with them – or at least that’s what I thought. The truth is I was just inexperienced, and I started with plants that were too difficult for a beginner (except for my beloved pothos). After two decades … Read more
Do you have a north-facing window in your home that you want to fill with plants? Well, this is the guide for you! I’m sharing my top picks for the best plants for north facing windows. Not every plant can survive in the lower, indirect light provided by northern windows. But there are many that … Read more
TEMPERATURE: 65 to 75 degrees F (18 – 24 degrees C) LIGHT: Low to Bright, indirect HUMIDITY: Low to Moderate SAFETY: Toxic to cats and dogs when ingested DIFFICULTY: Easy Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata), or Madagascar dragon tree, is one of the most popular houseplants around. If you haven’t seen it at a friend or … Read more
We bought our first house with no idea that we should pay attention to the windows and sunlight for growing houseplants. We ended up in a home with many low light areas. Over the years we’ve found several trees that survive and even thrive in indirect or filtered light. Here’s a list of the best … Read more