plant care & mindfulness
The Aloe Vera plant care indoors is quite easy. As a matter of fact, it should be a no-brainer, as long as you leave your succulent alone!! (I learnt this the hard way myself!) Native to the Arabian Peninsula, the Aloe Barbadensis, is an evergreen …
I love nature. I know it’s a very generic and broad statement, but it is true. What does this have to do with low maintenance houseplants? Let me provide you with some context so that you can perhaps relate. I love spending time outdoors because …
Caring for houseplants is one of the best ways to reduce my anxiety. Don’t take my word for it (though you should 😜). There are many published research papers that prove the benefits of plants on our mental health. I dedicated a Blog on How …
I am an anxious person. I am aware of it, and I am not ashamed of it. I know, and you should know it too, that there is nothing wrong with being anxious. According to the WHO, anxiety disorders affected 301 million people globally in …
Poisonous Plants…How can my beautiful and precious babies be toxic??? Well, some of them are! If you follow me on social media, you know we got a new puppy. Yes, a second dog. (My husband’s idea!). It’s like we forgot what it’s like to have …
Plants that need little water, or drought tolerant plants, are those that can survive without water for up to two to three weeks, making them perfect for when you go on vacation. Likewise, if your lifestyle often takes you away from home for extended periods, these …
Windowsill plants are very particular plants because they need to meet very specific requirements. First of all, these plants need to thrive in plenty of bright light. Furthermore, if your kitchen window is facing West, then you’ll need plants that love the heat and direct …
Plant styling is not just about taste and pretty plants and pots. There are a few critical aspects, (or steps, if you want to look at them in order of importance), to consider if you want to be successful with plant styling. So, before you start shopping …
It is time to deck the halls! I am one of those extremely festive type of a gals. I wait every year until November 12th to bring out any Christmas ornament in respect of Remembrance Day on November 11th. But after that, I go wild! …
The Zebra Haworthia is a wonderful succulent with many qualities. Native to the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa, the Haworthiopsis, (whether is Fasciata or Attenuata variety), is an extremely easy to grow and to propagate plant. In addition to its ease of maintenance, hardiness, …
