Everyone deserves a good night’s sleep. However, we know that most nights, waking up rested and recharged feels like a pipe dream. Luckily, there are houseplants that can bring more humidity, higher oxygen levels, and even filter out pollutants in your bedroom. Here are the best plants to harness the…
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Beginner-Friendly Plant and How Not to Kill It
So you’re looking to expand your green space, but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place! While every houseplant is different and may have varying needs, some care tips are common across the board. Do not overwater. Let excess water drain out of the pot. Fertiliser…
Create succulent bowls
If you want something on your outdoor table which makes a statement, then a bowl full of succulents is a great place to start. They are so easy to create yourself. Anyone can do it. Now, succulents won’t grow well inside. They are much more suited to outdoors. Here’s a…
Add some pots to your outdoor space
I’ve been sprucing up my outdoor area with some new plants. My fave way to do this is to buy a big pot (I got mine from Bunnings and it’s a @northcotepottery style) and fill it using the ‘Thrill, Fill, Spill’ where you layer up your plants in the pot.…
Large indoor plants that have the wow factor
Looking to create a lush indoor jungle without the hassle of looking after lots of plants? Sometimes one large plant can bring the wow factor you’re looking for without all the extra watering, dusting and general plant care. Pop it in a basket or pot and suddenly you’ve got WOW…
Turn your backyard into a relaxing oasis
Living and entertaining outdoors is part of life in Australia. The connection between indoors and outdoors is highly valued and should not be overlooked when building or renovating a home. A seamless flow between the two is what homebuyers are looking for, so getting it right could put your home…
Bringing the outdoors in
The 1970’s were the original glory-days for indoor plants. Nearly every home in the country had a delicate maidenhair fern in the bathroom, where it joyfully thrived in the damp atmosphere. Then of course, there were those hanging plant holders made from macrame—a painstaking and time-consuming process of tying knots,…
Bring that dying plant back to life
We’ve all done it – killed a plant! Multiple I bet. I love my indoor plants, but I’ve also had to put a few in the ICU. Currently I have my friend’s fiddle leaf fig here. I’m trying to bring it back from some serious over watering. It doesn’t look…
Plants for your coffee table
If you’re on the hunt for a plant to put on your coffee table then today I have a few ideas for you. I’ve tried just about every indoor plant there is haha! I am quite addicted. They are such a cheap styling idea and they add an instant lift to…
How to propagate a Devil’s Ivy plant
Devil’s ivy, also called golden pothos, is a tropical, evergreen vine which can be grown indoors as a hardy, carefree plant in any zone. I have a very big healthy one already, and I decided I’d like to make another one. Instead of buying a new plant, I thought I’d propagate…
How to grow a healthy Fiddle Leaf Fig
I have been pretty obsessed with the Fiddle Leaf Fig since they started being a craze… I have 3 now! I’ve had some serious ups and downs with them though (I did lose one a while back), but I think I may have perfected how to look after them now……
Low maintenance plants that will look good in the garden
If you’re after some low maintenance plants that will look good in the garden then I have some ideas for you… Murraya Excellent choice as a shrub or a hedge plant. It will flower a couple of times a year. It’s lush and green all year round. If you’re susceptible…