I absolutely adore blue and white chinoiseries! I recently discovered that there are Christmas ornaments that feature this beautiful design, and I was smitten. I found some adorable ginger jar ornaments and blue and white Christmas ball ornaments on Amazon, and I knew I had to have them. This year, I decided to decorate my …
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For families, the laundry room is more than just a space for washing clothes; it’s a hub for managing the never-ending cycle of laundry. With a dash of creativity and efficiency, you can revamp your laundry room into a functional and family-friendly area that streamlines the laundry process. Here are some practical and effective inspiration …
Creating a functional mudroom is a smart way to keep your home organized and tidy, especially when you have kids. It serves as a vital buffer zone, helping you manage the chaos of backpacks, sports gear, and other essentials that accompany an active family lifestyle. With a well-designed mudroom, you can ensure that everyone’s belongings …
Join us on an exclusive Holiday Home tour through a magnificent Connecticut holiday home, where elegance meets festive luxury. Simple and Elegant Holiday Front Door Decor The tour begins with a grand welcome at the front door, adorned with a beautifully crafted wreath that exudes the essence of the holidays. The wreath, meticulously adorned with …
Step inside the contemporary pink and gold Christmas house tour in Connecticut. The living room dazzles with a striking tree set against subtle pink and gold touches, while the dining area features a minimalist table arrangement adorned with shimmering gold cutlery. This modern twist on holiday décor seamlessly blends sophistication with seasonal merriment, offering a …
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Welcome to a Christmas house tour in the picturesque town of New Canaan, Connecticut, where timeless elegance and classic holiday decor come together. Christmas House Tour: Exterior As you approach this beautiful home, you’re greeted by a simple yet charming exterior adorned with fresh outdoor wreaths and lush evergreen garlands. The spacious front porch beckons …
Let’s go on a Holiday Home Tour in New Canaan, Connecticut. This home has taken the art of holiday decorating to new heights, blending the timeless elegance of Christmas with a playful twist. Holiday Home Tour As you approach the front of the house, you are greeted by a sight that could easily be straight …
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Halloween is a time of year when we embrace the spooky, the eerie, and the mysterious. One of the most exciting aspects of this beloved holiday is decorating our homes to create a spine-tingling atmosphere. While indoor decorations are essential, don’t forget about the exterior of your home. Outdoor Halloween decorations can transform your yard …
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to deck the halls and make your home a festive wonderland. While indoor decorations are important, don’t forget about the exterior of your house! Outdoor Christmas decorations can set the stage for a warm and welcoming holiday atmosphere. Whether you’re aiming for a classic look or a more …
Wondering what to plant with hydrangeas? Hydrangeas are beautiful flowering shrubs that grow well in partial shade. The best hydrangea companion plants are those that also thrive in similar partial shade conditions. Below, I will be giving you suggestions on the best plants to grow with hydrangeas. These are plants that I have successfully, planted …
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Do you get deer in your garden? Are you worried about deer eating your hydrangeas? Well, it’s time to debunk the popular belief that deer eat hydrangeas. Although many gardening blogs claim that deer eat hydrangeas, based on my personal experience growing hydrangeas for nearly two decades, I can confidently say that deer have never …
Do you need a new roof? Is it time to replace your roof? Living in the Northeast, your roof is subject to extreme fluctuating temperatures, high winds, and precipitation – rain, ice, or snow! Because of this, it’s more important than ever to keep an eye on your roof. Fortunately, there are ways to tell …
Cissus Discolor (Rex Begonia) is a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia and often grown both indoors and outdoors in a container. The Rex Begonia comes in numerous varieties, featuring a mix of silver and reddish patterns on leaves as large as lily pads. The Cissus Discolor variety of Rex Begonia is a vine plant …
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Formaldehyde is one of the most common air toxins polluting our indoor air. It can contribute to sick building syndrome. The good news is, some houseplants are good air purifying indoor plants for removing formaldehyde. Below are the 5 best air purifying houseplants for removing formaldehyde. We based our research on a NASA research study …
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Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii) is a very popular indoor palm- popular since the Victorian era. It is a beautiful palm that can tolerate low light conditions. Your Parlor Palm is also known to be a very effective air purifying indoor plant that can remove toxins from the air. Here are tips on how to care …
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Are you looking for natural weed killers for your gravel driveway or stone path? Do you want an effective weed killer that is not cancer-causing? Maintaining a weed-free gravel driveway or weed-free stone pathway is not easy. It can be challenging and a lot of work! The good news is, that there are natural ways …
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Are you wondering if you need to water your rhododendrons in the Summer? Is rainwater sufficient for your rhododendrons? If supplemental watering is needed for Rhododendrons in the summer, how frequently should you be watering your rhododendrons? Similar to Azaleas, Rhododendrons have shallow root systems and will benefit from regular watering in the summer. The …
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Do you need to water azaleas in the summer? How frequently should you be watering azaleas in the summer? Is rainwater sufficient for azaleas? The frequency of watering Azaleas will depend on whether or not your Azaleas are established or if your Azaleas are newly planted. The location of where your azaleas are planted will also …
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Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans “Massangeana”) is an easy-to-grow houseplant that can tolerate a wide range of conditions. It will live in low light or full sun conditions. Similar to other Dracaena plants, it is also known to be an air purifying plant because it is very effective in removing air pollutants from the air. Your …
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Dracaena “Warneckii” (Dracaena deremensis “Warneckii”) is an easy-to-grow houseplant with beautiful glossy leaves. If you are looking for an air purifying plant, Dracaena ‘Warneckii’ is a good choice since it is one of the most effective houseplants for cleaning the air. Do know that your Dracaena Warneckii plant is toxic to pets and humans so …
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Dracaena “Janet Craig” (Dracaena deremensis “Janet Craig”) is an easy-to-grow houseplant that can tolerate low light conditions. Similar to other Dracaena plants, it is also known to be an air purifying plant because it is very effective in removing air pollutants from the air. Dracaena ‘Janet Craig’ has it all- it is an attractive houseplant …
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Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema species) are easy-to-grow houseplants. It is tolerant of low light conditions and can take some neglect. Chinese Evergreen is also an effective air purifying plant that makes it great for the home and office. There are many varieties of Chinese Evergreen, ranging from dark green leaves to variegated leaves. If you are …
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Want to know which indoor plants are poisonous to dogs? There are many popular indoor plants that are poisonous to dogs. As a dog owner, you need to be aware of which houseplants are toxic to dogs so you can keep your dog safe. It doesn’t mean you can’t have these houseplants at home, you …
Are you looking for air purifying plants that can thrive in low light conditions? It’s not easy to find houseplants that can tolerate low light conditions. The good thing is there are houseplants that will do well in low light and is effective in cleaning the air. Our list of air purifying plants is based …
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Are you concerned about indoor air pollution? The good news is there are many air purifying houseplants that can clean indoor air and remove toxins. These air purifying houseplants can help alleviate “sick building syndrome” by absorbing air pollutants such as benzene, formaldehyde, acetone, and trichloroethylene (TCE). Our list of air purifying plants is based …
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum spp.) are beautiful flowering houseplants that go in full bloom in the spring. Peace lilies are easy-to-grow houseplants that can tolerate some neglect (not a lot, you can still kill it!) Even if you forget to water your Peace Lily and it begins to wilt, you can revive it the next time …
Are you looking for lucky houseplants that will bring good Feng Shui? Houseplants that will bring money and good luck to your life. According to Feng Shui belief, there are certain houseplants that are considered lucky. These lucky houseplants bring good fortune and good energy to the home and office. Below you will find 5 …
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Are you looking for houseplants that are great for beginners? The best houseplants for beginners are houseplants that can tolerate a wide range of lighting conditions and can tolerate abuse from their owners. These houseplants are resilient and will survive even if you forget to water them! Below is a list of the best houseplants …
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Jade plants (Crassula ovata) are beautiful succulent houseplants. It is a low-maintenance, hard-to-kill houseplant. So easy to grow, that anyone can successfully propagate Jade plants. Jade plants are great for beginners. In the winter, your Jade plant may flower for you if it’s a mature plant (more than 10 years old). Jade Plants are known …
Many popular houseplants are toxic to humans and pets. You may not know this, but many houseplants contain calcium oxalate crystals which are toxic if ingested. Some houseplants have milky sap that can cause skin irritation. If you have children or pets at home, it is wise to be aware of which houseplants are toxic …
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You have established perennials in your garden. Do you need to water your perennials in the summer if they are established? The rule of thumb is if you have established perennials you don’t need to water them in the summer. Natural rainwater is sufficient to keep your perennials hydrated. However, there are some instances when …
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Banana Plant (Musa spp) or Plantain Plants are beautiful houseplants with large, attractive leaves. Banana plants will instantly give a tropical vibe to any indoor space. There are many Banana plant varieties. The Super Dwarf Cavendish is most suitable for indoor houseplants since it grows to a reasonable size of 2-4 feet. Other Dwarf Cavendish …
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Hoya Carnosa (Hoya carnosa) or Wax Plant is a very popular houseplants. It is an easy-to-grow, hard-to-kill houseplant that is perfect for beginners since it can tolerate low light. Hoya Carnosa is a semi-succulent plant with thick, waxy leaves (hence the name Wax Plants!) If it’s happy in its environment, it will reward you with …
Caladium (Caladium bicolor) or Elephant Ears are popular houseplants with showy foliage. Caladiums are coveted for their beautiful, arrow-shaped leaves that come in many combinations of pink, white, red, and green with veins of contrasting colors. However, the spectacular leaves are short-lived. It lasts from Spring to Fall and then the leaves fall off and …
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is a popular houseplant well known for being extremely easy to grow. It is a hard-to-kill houseplant that is perfect for beginners. Spider plants look great in any indoor space with their beautiful, grass-like leaves. It is a versatile houseplant that does well as a hanging houseplant with its cascading foliage …
Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) are beautiful flowering houseplants that are in full bloom during the winter holiday season. After the holidays, when the blooms fade, many people throw away their kalanchoe plants, but this perennial plant is actually evergreen and will continue to bloom year after year. Since Kalanchoe is a short-day plant, there are several …
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Angel Wing Begonia is a popular houseplant. It has stunningly attractive angel-wing shaped foliage which is much loved by many indoor gardeners. Angel wing begonias are easy to grow and will flower indoors. There are hundreds of varieties of Angel wing begonias. Our favorites are the polka-dot leaf Begonia maculata, the fragrant flowers of Begonia …
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Are you looking for houseplants that will do well in low-light conditions? It can be challenging to grow houseplants especially if you are working in an indoor space with low light. Fortunately, there are some plants that can grow in low light conditions. Here are the best houseplants for low light conditions. How Much Light …
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Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena braunii) is a very popular houseplant known to bring good luck and prosperity. Fortunately, it can tolerate very low light conditions since it is commonly seen in windowless indoor spaces in homes, offices, receptionist desks, and next to cash registers in stores. Lucky Bamboo can be grown in potting soil but it …
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Are you looking for houseplants for your bathroom? You need humid-loving houseplants for your bathroom. Many houseplants are adapted to naturally humid habitats such as jungles and rainforests. Just keep in mind that you’ll need enough light in your bathroom for your house plants. It’s good to have a bathroom with a window. Here are …
African Milk Tree (Euphorbia trigona) is a succulent houseplant. It is a tall cactus-looking plant and makes a great addition to your cactus display. It has fewer spines than most cactus plants so it could be a better choice if you are looking for cactus-looking plants with less spine. However, know that African Milk Tree …
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String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii) is a popular hanging houseplant known for its beautiful heart-shaped leaves. It’s a fast-growing plant and will thrive in sunny locations. It looks great perched on a tall bookshelf or hanging from the top of a sunny stairwell. Here are tips on how to care for your String of Hearts …
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Do you have pets? Are you wondering if your peony is toxic to your dog? Of if your peony is toxic to your cat? Peonies are beautiful flowering shrubs. They are perennials that flower year after year with little to no effort from the gardener. Peonies can live for decades. If you just moved into …
Roses (Rosa) are one of the most popular flowering shrubs in the world. There are so many varieties of roses that there is bound to be one that is perfect for your climate and garden. Roses are not as low maintenance as other flowering shrubs but I will share with you easy-to-grow roses that can …
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Rhododendrons (Rhododendron species) are beautiful flowering shrubs that will keep producing gorgeous flowers year after year. If you are looking for a flowering shrub that thrives in shady locations, then rhododendrons are your best bet. The best part is you don’t need to do much for your rhododendrons to produce beautiful blooms. Perfect for the …
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Azaleas (Rhododendron species) are beautiful flowering shrubs that add a lot of color to your garden in the Spring. Gardeners love growing Azaleas because they produce a spectacular show without much effort from the gardener. Perfect for the lazy gardener! Here are tips on how to grow Azaleas in your garden. 6 Tips on How …
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Hydrangeas (Hydrangea species) are classic flowering garden shrubs. Gardeners love growing Hydrangeas because they are so easy to grow. They will bloom brilliantly with no effort from the gardener. Perfect for the lazy gardener. Here are tips on how to grow Hydrangeas in your garden. Hydrangeas Infographic Tips on How to Grow Hydrangeas 1. Your …
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Tulips (Tulipa species) are beautiful flowering bulbs. World-renowned for their colorful blossoms, tulips are easy-to-grow perennial flowering bulbs. They will come back year after year without much effort from the gardener. Perfect for the lazy gardener. Here are tips on how to grow tulips in your garden. Tulips Infographic 6 Tips on How to Grow …
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Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a very popular houseplant. It’s a low-maintenance houseplant that is impossible to kill. Your pothos can tolerate low light conditions, which is great for beginners. Plus it has beautiful, shiny heart-shaped leaves that look great dangling from a hanging basket or perched on a high bookshelf. Do know that your pothos …
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Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata previously known as Dracaena reflexa) is a popular houseplant since it is one of the few indoor trees that can tolerate medium/low light conditions. It has graceful, ribbon-like leaves that are attractive and will make a statement as a centerpiece plant. It is also known to bring luck. Your Dragon Tree …
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Watermelon Peperomia (Peperomia argyreia) is a popular houseplant. It is called Watermelon Peperomia because its leaves have patterns similar to watermelon rinds. It’s a small houseplant with beautiful cream-colored and green foliage. It is also an easy-to-grow houseplant that does well in artificial light. Your Watermelon Peperomia will be happy on office desks and on …
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Emerald Ripple Peperomia (Peperomia caperata) is a popular houseplant with beautiful wrinkled, heart-shaped leaves. The foliage colors are gorgeous with color combinations of greenish to purplish. It’s fairly easy to grow your Peperomia caperata since it does well in artificial light. A nice little houseplant for office desks and on bookshelves. Here are tips on …
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Pepper Face (Peperomia obtusifolia) is a popular houseplant that is easy to grow. Its graceful, waxy leaves make a great addition to plant groupings in your indoor space. Compared to other Peperomia species, Peperomisa obtusifolia is the easiest to grow. It is tolerant of a wide variety of conditions such as low light conditions. Here …
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Satin Pothos (Scindapsus pictus) is a popular houseplant because it is so easy to grow. A low-maintenance houseplant with beautiful silvery, green leaves, it will look beautiful in a hanging basket or on a bookshelf. It is also tolerant of low light conditions which makes it great for beginners. Just be aware that your satin …
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Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum) is one of the most popular houseplants in the world. It is a low-maintenance, fast-growing, easy houseplant to grow indoors. Your Heartleaf Philodendron can tolerate a wide range of conditions and will thrive almost anywhere indoors including low light conditions. It will look great in a hanging basket or on a …
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String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) is a popular hanging houseplant sought after for its unique look. It is a hanging succulent with cascading strings of green pearls. It looks great in hanging baskets plus you will enjoy the spicy cinnamon fragrant every time you walk past it. Here are tips on how to care for …
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Philodendron Selloum (Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum formerly called Philodendron bipinnatifidum) is a popular houseplant with beautiful bold, jungle-like foliage. It is a large houseplant that can grow to 6 feet tall. It’s a houseplant with many names and was formerly classified as a Philodendron species. Now it’s reclassified to the genus Thaumatophyllum. Here are tips on how …
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African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) is a popular houseplant with beautiful flowers and foliage. The flowers bloom all year long and come in a variety of colors. It’s a great addition if you need a pop of color in your house. African Violets are easy-to-grow flowering houseplants that will do well in humid spaces such as …
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Air Plants (Tillandsia species) are a lot of fun to grow as houseplants. They are unique because they are not grown in pots. This gives you a lot of flexibility to be creative on how you display your Air Plant at home. You can hang your Air Plant on the wall, let it suspend mid-air …
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Boston Fern (Nephrolepsis exaltata) is a popular houseplant. Your Boston Fern is your classic fern with beautiful, graceful fern leaves that looks great in any container or hanging basket. Boston Ferns are humid-loving plants and will do well in humid spaces such as bathrooms. Here are tips on how to care for your Boston Fern …
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Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana and Howea belmoreana) is a popular houseplant with beautiful cascading palm leaves. It is a slow-growing houseplant that can grow to 8-10 feet tall as an indoor palm. Kentia Palm is a humid-loving indoor palm that will do well in bathrooms. Here are tips on how to care for your Kentia …
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Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis) is a beautiful houseplant with striking lace-like patterned foliage. It is not the easiest houseplant to care for since Nerve Plants have high moisture and humidity requirements. It’s best to keep your Nerve Plant in a terrarium otherwise the upkeep to maintain the constant humidity will become too much. Otherwise, a …
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Kris Plant or African Mask Plant (Alocasia sanderiana or Alocasia amazonica) is a very popular houseplant with beautifully patterned leaves. The interesting leaves make it a great addition to indoor spaces. It is a houseplant that likes warmer temperatures. It’s a humid-loving houseplant and will do great in a bathroom with a window. If you …
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Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) is a very popular houseplant because it’s so fun to grow. It’s an interactive plant because when it gets dark the leaves of your Prayer plant will roll-up. When you turn on the lights, the leaves will unroll and resume their regular flat position. It’s a lot of fun to trick …
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It’s Spring! Are you seeing red peony shoots in your garden and wondering what you can do to prepare your peony for its upcoming bloom season? Here are 6 things you can do in the Spring to prepare your peony for bloom season. How to Prepare Your Peonies for Growth in the Spring Here are …
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Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) is a very popular houseplant that is almost indestructible and great for beginners. It is a tough houseplant that is easy to grow because it can tolerate low light conditions. Your Snake Plant is known for pointy, sword-like leaves. If you have children and pets at home, you should keep your …
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ZZ Plant or Zanzibar Gem (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is a very popular houseplant because it is tough and low maintenance. It can tolerate low light which makes it an easy houseplant to grow at home. Your Zanzibar Gem is known for its beautiful foliage with glossy, thick, fern-like leaves. If you have children and pets at …
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Are you looking for easy-to-grow flowers for your garden? I’ve compiled a list of low-maintenance flowering plants that will grow effortlessly perfect for the lazy gardener. Here are 12 easy-to-grow flowering plants for your garden. 1. Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica) Siberian iris are beautiful low-maintenance flowers to grow in your garden. You will be rewarded …
Are you looking for easy-to-grow herbs for your vegetable garden? Ideally, you want to grow fast growing herbs that are low maintenance so you can harvest them all season long. These are the easiest herbs to grow in your vegetable garden. 10 Easy Herbs to Grow in Your Vegetable Garden 1. Basil Basil is a …
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The Creeping Fig (Ficus Pumila) is a woody vine with attractive heart-shaped leaves. It’s a fast growing houseplant. It’s not uncommon to discover the vine covering the surface of the container and climbing over the edges of the pot. When planted outside, Creeping Fig vines can cover stone walls and houses. If you are looking …
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Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) is a very popular houseplant beloved for its beautiful arching branches and elegant leaves. It is a fast growing plant. Your Weeping Fig can grow to 8 feet tall. It is also available as a Bonsai plant. Compared to its cousin Ficus lyrata (Fiddle-Leaf fig), your Weeping Fig is a low …
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Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica) is a very popular houseplant that is fairly low maintenance. Known for its bold, glossy leaves. Your Rubber Plant will make a statement in any indoor space. There are many beautiful cultivars of Rubber plants. Ficus elastica variegata is a stunning ficus plant with magnificent white, green, and pink leaves. Rubber …
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Are you wondering if it’s better to buy bulk mulch or bag mulch? Bulk mulch is buying mulch wholesale. You usually get a discounted price because you are buying mulch in large quantities. While buying bag mulch is buying mulch by the bag from your local garden center. The price of bag mulch is usually …
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It’s that time of the year again. Time to mulch your yard! Are you trying to figure out how many bags of mulch to buy? It’s not easy to determine how many bags of mulch you need because bags of mulch often come in so many different sizes. Typical mulch comes in bag sizes ranging …
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Are you trying to keep rabbits and deer off your vegetable garden? Looking for a natural pesticide to get rid of aphids on plants? One way to naturally repel garden pests and insects is to use homemade Garlic Oil Pesticide in your garden. Garlic Oil Pesticide is one of the safest pesticides to use in …
Spider mites on your houseplant? Mealy bugs in your vegetable garden? If you are looking for a non-toxic, effective way to get rid of insects and pests on plants then your safest bet is to make your own pesticides at home. Insecticidal Soap is one of the safest pesticides. It’s not harmful to humans and …
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Are you looking for ways to get rid of that mildewy powder on tomato leaves without harmful pesticides? Or do you need to get rid of the mealybugs on the leaves of your houseplant? If you are like me, not a big fan of using pesticides because of the chemicals, then the best option for …
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Ficus Audrey (Ficus benghalensis) is the low maintenance version of the Fiddle-Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata). With Ficus Audrey, you will still be able to make a bold statement and add drama to your interior space without the high maintenance care of Fiddle-Leaf Fig. If you are looking for a good centerpiece houseplant that kind of …
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If you want to make a bold statement, Fiddle-Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) is a good plant to do it with. Fiddle-Leaf Fig’s regal leaves will enhance the drama in your interior space. It is a statement houseplant and makes a good centerpiece. Fiddle-Leaf Figs are big, evergreen indoor trees and can grow to 8 to …
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Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) are large plants with striking, lush, cascading leaves. The leaves look like a ponytail (hence the name)! From my personal experience, Ponytail Palm is the easiest houseplant to care for. It is truly a low maintenance, drought resistant plant. You don’t need to water it everyday so it’s really easy to …
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Haworthia (Haworthia sp.) are popular indoor succulents. Haworthias are low maintenance plants that are easy to grow and great for beginners. They are small plants that looks like small versions of aloe plants with zebra stripes and markings. There are around 150 species of Haworthias, some of the more popular indoor species of Haworthia are …
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Monstera Plant or Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa) is a beautiful houseplant known for its large green leaves with holes and slits (thus the name Swiss Cheese Plant). It gives off a tropical jungle vibe and is often seen in the backdrop of Instagram-worthy photos. Monstera plants are low maintenance houseplants that don’t require a …
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You’ve seen the neatly wrapped boxwoods in burlap. I know I have! I always wondered if it’s a good idea to wrap boxwoods with burlap during winter. We asked the experts from Planting 101 to give us advice on how to care for boxwoods during winter and whether or not we should be wrapping our …
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Are you hosting outdoor parties this Fall? Trying to extend outdoor dining season as long as possible? Fall weather can be unpredictable. It may be warm when the sun is out but after the sunsets, temperature can drop dramatically! When hosting outdoor dinner parties in the Fall, you need to keep your guests comfortable by …
Are you hosting an outdoor party? Are you looking for ways to keep flies away from food at your outdoor party? If you are hosting an outdoor party, the last thing you want is the buzzing flies at the buffet table and having to constantly shoo away the flies off the food. After all, you …
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Looking for low maintenance, easy to grow vegetables and fruits for your vegetable garden? Are you new to vegetable gardening? Don’t know what to plant? You should plant easy to grow vegetables and fruits so your first attempt at vegetable gardening is successful. You should plant vegetables that are so productive they grow like weeds. …
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Are you building a raised garden bed to plant your vegetable garden? Are you trying to figure out how many bags of soil to buy to fill your raised garden bed? Instead of manually doing the math yourself to calculate how many bags of soil you need for your raised garden bed, I’ve made it …
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Are you looking to build a hedge for privacy? Then you need deer, resistant evergreen shrubs or trees for your privacy hedge. I never understood why some privacy hedge are from deciduous shrubs. What happens when the foliage go bare during the winter months? It’s best to plant evergreen shrubs or trees as privacy hedge …
Have you always wanted a vegetable garden in your backyard? Are you a lazy gardener like me and want an easy to manage vegetable garden in your backyard? On a budget and want a DIY vegetable garden that is not expensive and does not require professional help to set-up? In short, you want it all. …
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Peonies are my all-time favorite flowers. Peonies are among the most loved and admired garden flowers. I love making flower arrangements with the peonies from my garden. The best part about growing peonies is that it is effortless. Peonies are easy to grow dependable bloomers. As a self-confessed lazy gardener, I like peonies because they …
Irises are a favorite of mine. The pop of color from the irises always brings a smile to my face! The best part about growing irises is that it is effortless. As a self-confessed lazy gardener, I like irises because they are one of the easiest and most beautiful flowers you can grow in your …
Choosing the color of your home’s exterior is not an easy decision. It’s also important to get it right. Trust me. I’ve recently repainted my cedar siding and halfway through I had to put a stop to the painting and changed color. If you want to save yourself time, stress and money from a do-over, …
Is your child a budding ice hockey player? Wish you have more ice time for your amateur ice hockey player? What about more ice time for your aspiring figure skater? Imagine your figure skater practicing turns and jumps on your private ice skating rink at home! Or are you looking for ways to motivate your …
Are you tired of paying for expensive Pilates reformer sessions at your local studio? I’m constantly suffering from aches and pains in my back, shoulder, and hips. I find that the most effective way to relieve my body of these aches and pains is by working out on a pilates reformer machine. Ideally, I’d like …
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Do you want to impress friends and family with a beautiful Christmas Centerpiece this Christmas? With so much to do this Holiday season, who has time to make a centerpiece from scratch? If you have 15 minutes to spare in your day, I’m going to show you the shortcuts I take to make beautiful Christmas …
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I wish I have more time in the day but as a working mother of two, my life is busy and full. I rarely have free time to spend decorating my house. However, every year, I fit in time to make my own Holiday wreath. I enjoy wreath making and it has become a Holiday …
It’s getting cold in the suburbs. However, that doesn’t mean you have to stop spending time outdoors. It’s so easy to extend the outdoor patio season with a fire pit. Spend the evening with family and friends making s’mores around the fire pit. Or unwind with your spouse or partner, snuggled under a cozy blanket, …
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Can upgrading HVAC air filters protect against indoor Covid-19 airborne transmission? Can air purifiers reduce indoor Covid-19 airborne transmission? Yes, improving air ventilation in your home by upgrading HVAC air filters and air purifiers can reduce indoor Covid-19 airborne transmission. According to the CDC, Covid-19 can be spread indoors through airborne transmission. That means with …
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Are you looking to build a home gym? Tired of schlepping to the gym and want to workout from the comfort of your home? It’s easy to build a home gym, you just need space at home for your gym and some basic home gym equipment to get you started. We asked Marianna Linnehan, personal …
As a professional organizer who has exposure to many different types of homes, I find that while closets pose the biggest challenge for our clients, kitchens carry the most clutter. The key is to install systems and bins so that groceries and the daily invasion of paper all find their way off countertops and into …
