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 only do they look good, …
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 need to fix that :) …
There are many ways to jazz up your front entry. I've written about curb appeal, painting your front door a colour and painting ugly bricks. But an easy simple thing you can do right now is grab some pots and put them by your entry. They will instantly transform the space and create a welcoming …
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 power of nature and help …
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 blog post I wrote on …
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. So grab a central plant …
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 factor right there in your …
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 at the top of the …
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, which rewarded your patience with …
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 good, but I'm still hopeful! …
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 any corner of your home. …
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 from the existing one! This …
