If you’ve been using your houseplants outside this season, by the end of the summer, many of those indoor/outdoor plants are looking their very best, having enjoyed elevated levels of warmth, light, humidity, and fertilizer over a long season. Added sunshine, rain, and ventilation is just the spa vacation we all need after a winter cooped up indoors!
You know that I love designing beautiful landscapes with perennials, trees, shrubs and boulders, and building patios and walkways for our customers. But what you may not know is that one of my private passions is on a much smaller scale: succulents.
No matter the occasion, indoor houseplants are an excellent addition to our holiday decor. We’ve gathered some great tips on how to spruce up your holiday displays inside the home and wow your guests all the way from Thanksgiving to Christmas.
Forget about ‘green thumbs’. Anyone can grow the more popular plant types and keep them looking attractive.
No yard or balcony is too small to grow vegetables! Even if you don’t have an outdoor space, there are still ways to grow fresh, homegrown food.
Houseplants, Amaryllis and Paperwhites bring us joy through the winter months. When gardeners can’t dig in the soil to plant, we get creative! There are a handful of things you can do on your own to garden indoors. Continue Learning
Peperomia plants are grown for their beautiful ornamental foliage and the shape and habit of the plants will vary widely depending on the species. Some are trailing with small leaves, while others have larger leaves with a stiff, upright growing habit.
Rather than let our tender plants succumb to winter, we can easily transfer them indoors. This move not only keeps the plants alive, but allows us to save money on future plants and enjoy the benefits of houseplants in the off-season, like purer air and a more refreshing atmosphere.
You can enjoy fresh herbs year-round, within arms reach of any meal, and you don’t even need a garden. Indoor herbs thrive in any kitchen, as long as you have pots, soil, sunlight, and keep a good watering routine. Here are the details for a DIY herb garden!
Cacti are some of the most intriguing houseplants you can grow. With tough spikes, smooth skin, and blossoms coming out of nowhere, their personalities are unlike any plant we’ll find in Illinois.
