Plant Care

If you haven’t heard of Leca, you are not alone! It is actually an acronym, and it is a type of substance you can use to grow your plants in. If you have been wondering how to use Leca for houseplants, you are not the only one… Join the growing number of people using this … Read more

Cinnamon is a lovely little spice; we use it to flavor baking and cooking. But did you know it can also benefit your houseplants? No, neither did I! It’s super easy to use, cheap, and highly effective. Let’s learn all about how to use cinnamon on houseplants, to help them grow and thrive and reward … Read more

Have you heard of using Neem oil for your plants? You probably know that it works as a great insecticide – but do you know how to use Neem oil spray on houseplants? Well, luckily for you, we are here to tell you all about this fabulous, all natural spray and how you can use … Read more

There are so many different houseplants that you can get, each with their own likes, dislikes and different foibles. However, there is one thing they almost all agree on – they need well-drained soil! Instead of spending a fortune at your local gardening store, why not learn how to make well-drained soil for houseplants, at … Read more

You may think that a plant is a plant is a plant… But, you will be shocked if you go plant shopping if you think they are cheap! So, why ARE houseplants so expensive? Ok, we know they’re beautiful and great at giving out oxygen – but what really makes them as expensive as they … Read more

You may be the type of person who doesn’t really like pictures on their walls, and goes for neutral colors of paint. There are other ways to make your home beautiful though! Once you have found out how to decorate with houseplants, you will never go back to traditional decorating – plants can make your … Read more

Eggshells, surprisingly, are really good for houseplants. Not only do they release minerals like calcium, they can also help to deter critters like slugs and snails. So, which houseplants like eggshells the most? As with everything in life, there are some that like certain things more than others! 10 Houseplants That Like Eggshells Eggshells are … Read more

“Misting” is a fancy word for “spraying”, basically! You can buy a specialist mister, or you can just grab a normal spray bottle, to give your plants that extra bit of moisture. Misting your plants mimics the natural conditions of rain and humidity that your plants like – and some like it more than others! … Read more

Fresh air and a bit of a breeze is the best thing for all plants, right? That’s true – but there are some plants that can be a bit fussy! Which houseplants like to go outside in summer, and which prefer to live a life of pampered luxury indoors? Let’s explore the answers to this. … Read more