Spring is the best time to repot your houseplants! Really you can do it anytime of the year if your plant is outgrowing their current pot. But for best results, wait for growing season, the start of spring. Not only is it good to repot in the next size up, but it is good to refresh the soil. Most ALL my plants stay in the pot they come home in from the nursery, allowing them to get used to their new environment. Besides repotting in the spring, I only repot if I the plant isn't retaining water, or root bound (roots are taking over). Today I am repotting two of my Ficus Triangularius plants. ... Read More
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Over 40 Different Plants- Houseplant Tour in our Utah Home
I have anywhere from 75-100 plants. Some might call it over doing it. But according to a study NASA did on plants and air quality I am just a little over the recommended amount. They recommend 18 plants for every 1800 square feet! Bonus, I really enjoy the activity of watering and caring for houseplants. I turn on a podcast or an audiobook and spend an hour stress-free wandering from room to room. Such a thrill when I see a plant has a new leaf. Plants not only add depth, life, and color to our home. Plants also help eliminate air pollutants, and boost our mood! Favorite Houseplant ... Read More
Houseplant Swag
I don't think I have ever mentioned it here before, but I do a thing. It is called Water Wednesday! Or sometimes it gets moved to Thirsty Thursday. Basically it is a really good way to remember to check on your plants and water them. Some plants do not need to be watered every Wednesday. Like a snake plant only needs to be watered a couple times a month or same with succulents! But it reminds us to go and talk to your plants, give them some love. Do they like the spot you put them? Do you see some new growth?? And obviously ever water Wednesday I want to wear a plant shirt! Ha. Not even ... Read More
When to Fertilize Plants and Repotting Houseplants
I LOVE houseplants. I look around my house and majority of my home decor is a houseplant. Houseplants never go out of style. Being in the design industry since I was 15 years old I think I am a little jaded, honestly I just got tired of things quicker. But not my houseplants. It brings me so much joy to see new growth because of the care I put into a houseplant. It is like a child learning something new, but like 99% easier than teaching a child something new. Ha! One of the most asked questions I have been getting lately is "Do you fertilize your houseplants?" So I thought I would write a ... Read More
My Complete Houseplant Guide- Why I LOVE Houseplants
Houseplants have become my favorite accessory to decorate my home with. I love how a houseplant breaths life into a space. A houseplant is something I think every room needs. And yes! You can keep them alive. Houseplants are so much easier to keep alive then you think. I believe many times we over think it and "kill them with love" because we overwater and let the roots sit in water. Or we don't come up with a watering schedule and forgot to water. It is important to check what each of your plant's need for water and sun before you bring them home and just place them where you think they ... Read More
Favorite Porch Plant and Planters- Our Gym Front Porch
Our new gym is basically done! Just need to finish a few more things, then I will share it all in a couple days. We did plant my FAVORITE PORCH PLANT on either side of our new doors. I bet you can guess my favorite porch plant is?? If you guessed Boxwoods, you are right! We live in Utah, zone 5 and we lived in Connecticut, zone 7 and boxwoods did well potted in both those locations. This is the front of our new gym (sources on gym HERE)! On either side of our door we potted Ornamental Boxwoods, found them at Cactus & Tropicals. I potted them in a pot I bought on clearance at the end ... Read More
All the Plants in our Home- Week by Week Tour
I love my houseplants so much! Most of my decor is in the form of a plant. There are two main important things to consider when bringing a new plant into your home, will it get proper sun and what will be the best way to water this plant? Each week I will add a new room in our home to this post and share what plants are in the room, what direction the room is facing, and any detail I think would be helpful! If you missed it I shared my Top Plant Tips HERE, from watering your plants, sun and more. Every time I water my plants I add Plant Food (code nesting10 for 10% off) to ... Read More
Plant Parent Tips- How to Help Plants Grow and More
I love my houseplants so much. Most of my decor is in the form of a plant. I like that they add life to a room. NASA researchers have done studies on the best, and most efficient ways to clean the air in space stations. The conclusion, they recommend 15-18 plants for an 1800 square foot home or apartment. Basically 1 plant for every 100 square feet. Plants can absorb toxins through their leaves and serve as a natural way to filter the air in your home. Sharing my top plant tips from watering, how to clean leaves, what plant food is best, avoiding bugs and more! (source) We are always ... Read More
13 Unique Decor Ideas for Kids Bedrooms
I love decorating kids bedrooms. You can always see how much they like the after, based on how much time they now want to spend in it. When a room is decorated for you, you want to take care of it, and keep it nice. I am sharing 13 ideas for kids bedrooms, from creatively displaying their art, to using unique lighting. Hope it inspires you! #1- Bulletin Board Strips on Door or Large Bulletin Board- Finn has so many cute projects he brings home, they are all a work of art! So in an effort to not have hundreds of pieces of art, taped to the wall, we have these cork board strips hung to ... Read More
11 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas to make with your Essential Oils
Looking for a quick gift idea?? I like to give gifts I would want and we love our essential oils! We especially love that we can share so many great benefits and fun gifts because we have them. I've rounded up some of our favorite ways to give the gift of plant-based goodness! #1 Shiny Leaf Spray for Plant Parents- Plant Gift Idea! For the plant parent or take to a favorites thing party. Our cute gift basket has this gold planter, Hoya plant, Thieves Cleaner Shiny leaves spray (recipe below) with a cute sticker on the 16 oz spray ... Read More