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…
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How to grow a healthy rubber plant
The rubber plant has won my heart. It’s becoming my favourite indoor plant. It’s better than the fiddle leaf if you ask me! Big call I know, but look at those leaves! They are thicker, more defined in shape and the colour is stunning. The leaves don’t droop or become…
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…
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…
Hanging plants to bring nature into your home
A hanging plant can fill a corner in an instant. Take your house plants up off the ground and on to the walls, hanging from ceilings, put on shelves or even in a plant stand. Below are 10 hanging plants you could add to your home. Most of them are…
10 House Plants Which Are Hard To Kill
Indoor plants aren’t going anywhere. It’s seems this trend is evolving each year, with a new trending plant to try in a living room corner or home office. Real plants offer health benefits within the home, but one can be wary about keeping indoor plants alive. Especially if your thumb…
9 books for the indoor plant lover
Who is obsessed with indoor plants? ME! If you didn’t already guess ha! Today I’ve put together 9 coffee table books for the indoor plant lover. Not only do they look good, you’ll also learn a thing or two about how to care for your green friends. Here’s where you’ll…
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…
Indoor plants for beginners
Hi there! A few days ago I collated a blog post on ways you can use plants to decorate your home. Today I thought I’d share an image I put together on some indoor plants for beginners. These would be my favourite plants and I have a few myself. The…
Hardy outdoor potted plants
When the sun shows us some warmth I like to revamp my outdoor alfresco area. I either re-pot existing plants, or add a few new ones. I need hardy plants that can tolerate lots of heat and then also survive during the cold months. Here’s a few I know will…
How to water indoor plants
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by. Today I thought I’d give you some steps on how to water indoor plants. Well this is how I water mine and I have lots of plants which are doing well (don’t worry, I’ve killed a few too!), but mostly I am having some…
Cactus & Succulent Bowls
Feel like an easy DIY project this weekend? What about making a cactus or succulent bowl? Hard to kill these little fellas, they are cheap to buy and look great all clumped together. Now when I say “hard to kill” I mean it’s not impossible and I have killed my…