I used to think the staghorn (or elkhorn) fern was sooo ugly! I bet you did too haha. My Nan used to have them and I wish I stolen some back in the day. My father-in-law has a few and I asked my husband to secretly lift one off his…
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12 indoor pots
Last week I was a mission to find a big indoor pot for this plant. It wasn’t an easy task! Locally I couldn’t get my hand on much (although I did end up with number 6), but I could find lots of cool indoor pots online. Today I thought I’d…
8 indoor plants for positive energy
Spending time in nature has been linked to reducing stress levels and tension, so it seems a no-brainer that indoor plants will help do the same. Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. So whilst we are sleeping, indoor plants are refreshing the air. Enrich your surrounding with potted plants. Not…
Polish the leaves on your indoor plants
How do all the plants on tv shows, in magazines or in the plant shop have such lovely shiny lush leaves?? Well not only is it because they want them to look good, they also want them to grow and thrive! Dust is everywhere and it’ll settle on the surface…
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…
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…
What’s wrong with your house plant? 6 common problems
I know! We’ve all killed a few plants haven’t we? They are pretty affordable so don’t feel bad. I’d rather buy a house plant and get a few months out of it than buy something from Kmart for $20 only to throw it out or list it on my Facebook…
Landscaping with ornamental grass
You’re either a lover or hater of ornamental grass. It comes in lots of colours and textures and can be wild and bushy. If your style is contemporary then this garden will suit. It gives a bold impact to your landscaping. It’s decorative and low-maintenance so you can’t really go…
How to pot an artificial plant
Hi there! Today’s post is not ground-breaking or riveting stuff, but I wanted to show you a little trick. You know when you buy an artificial plant and it comes in those skinny teeny tiny black pots? And they just look ridiculous swimming inside a pot or basket? Well, you…
Feeling stressed? Try these 5 indoor plants!
If you’re feeling a little jittery and overwhelmed at the moment it could be due to Mercury being in Retrograde yet again… or it could be the change in seasons and the crazy Easter break… Whatever stress you’re feeling did you know that potted indoor plants can help relieve some…