Growing Smarter with Plant Pals

Knowing when to repot your houseplant can feel pretty overwhelming. Every plant is different and has specific preferences, and if you've never repotted before, the process can feel quite intimidating!  Understanding when your plant needs repotted is something that can...

Houseplant care supplies are all around us! You don’t need to spend a ton of money to care for your plants, you probably already have plenty of things right at home. Here's an list of household items I use to...

Every plant person appreciates a plant-themed gift. It makes us feel seen. If you don't know which plant is missing from their collection, the next best things are gifts that will help them learn and grow alongside their Plant Pals. ...

Plants need water. Therefore, we should water them. Problem solved, right? Not quite...

You’ve heard this one before: “Water your plants on a schedule.” And because you’ve heard it so many times before, it’s gotta be true…right?

Here’s a type of social anxiety we’ve all lived through: You’re in a lovely conversation with someone who clearly knows and remembers you fondly—but you can’t remember their name, and it’s been way too long for you to ask now.

Humidity for plants is like moisturizing for humans: It feels legitimately magical once you understand how much the right approach makes a difference.

Every houseplant is technically out of its element, and the quirks of indoor heating and air conditioning can often create complications when it comes to how plants perceive the world around them. 

Quick question: What do houseplants have in common with seagulls, wild horses, and house cats?

If you’ve ever experienced Seasonal Depression, you know how the wrong lighting can make you feel terrible...

Plants need light, water, and soil. Seems simple, right? Until you step into the soil aisle at your local plant store, and feel like you’ve been buried alive.

The myth of the Low-Effort Houseplant is responsible for countless Plant People starting their plantcare journey, and it’s probably why so many of them give up on it and walk away.

Fertilizer is the unsung hero of growing houseplants. It isn’t optional, and it plays a vital part in helping your Plant Pals become their healthiest, happiest selves.

Just like we have Dog People and Cat People, humans can absolutely be Plant People...

The alternate title for this blog post was going to be “WHY DO MY PLANTS KEEP DYING?” Because that’s the question, isn’t it? 

This one’s gonna get a teensy bit personal, but I promise it’ll make sense in the end.