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…
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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,…
Have You Ever Wondered: Is Rain Better Than Tap Water For Plants?
You might have noticed how bright green your plants look after rain. So, which water is best for your plants? The stuff that falls out of the sky or the water that comes out of the tap? You might be surprised to find that rain, especially during a thunderstorm, has…
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…
A Succulent Wreath for Christmas
Last week a special lift gift arrived in my mail for Christmas – a Succulent Wreath from Little Succers. Could this be anymore ME?!! Absolutely perfect. These ‘Succ a lot’ Christmas wreaths are the most stylish and sustainable way to add some festivity into your home or business. And totally…
Indoor plants look better in a basket
I really love the trend of putting indoor plants in a basket. They just look better don’t you think? First you need to find an indoor plant that you won’t kill haha. I have ideas for you here and here. OR if you’re really going to kill them (like I do often!)…
How to Care for a Jade Plant
The Jade plant is a popular plant often placed at the front door for prosperity. “Jade by the door, poor no more!” That’s what the Feng Shui lovers say! They are considered a “lucky plant” or “money tree”. You can’t say no to that! The money tree is used as…