Category: indoor plants

Beneficial Roommates: The Best Indoor Plants for Health and Wellness

In the 1960s, NASA put men on the moon. In 1989, they joined forces with the Associated Landscape Contractors of America to learn how to maximize the air-scrubbing potential of plants in sealed environments, such as space stations. Dozens of plants were screened for their ability to not only absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen…


A Non-Expert’s Guide to Keeping Houseplants Alive

Big, leafy indoor plants have been all the rage and one of the most popular fads for the past few years. They’re obviously not a new thing, but it seems that every new home turns to these green beauties to decorate and fill each nook and cranny of space. But for me, indoor plants have…


Best indoor plants for novice gardeners

Not all of us were born with a green thumb, or perfect memory. We forget to water our plants, or we get so busy and we might lose a few innocent plants —but don’t fret, there are plants out there that are more durable, more hearty and more forgiving of forgetful beginners. If you’re looking…


How to Create the Ultimate Small Space Garden

For those living in an urban setting, growing vegetables or creating an outdoor sanctuary of greenery and blooms can seem like an impossible dream. When confronted with tiny terraces or balconies, many would-be gardeners living in apartments or small city spaces give up before they start. The great news is with just a bit of…