Beyond the Basics

Neem Oil - A Natural Way to Treat Plant Infestations

Curious about how neem oil works to prevent and treat insect infestations on houseplants? Here’s the reasons why it is effective and how to use...

How to Care for & Get An Easter Cactus to Bloom

This spring Cactus is easy to care for and can live 100+ years. Here’s how to detect and treat issues and encourage blooming for Easter...

How Plants Use Nitrogen & Ways to Detect Deficiencies

Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plants as it helps them to create amino acids to build proteins for growth and metabolism, similar to human...

What Aroid Plants Are and How to Identify Them

Aroids are a group of plants in the Araceae family and can be identified by their spathe and a few unique traits. Here’s how to...

Each of the Ways to Test and Balance the PH of Soil

Knowing the PH of soil and potting mix can help keep your plants healthy. This guide shares each of the main ways and has tips...

Orchid Bark - What it Actually is & Why it's Used

Orchid bark isn’t wood or bark from orchid plants, its wood chips from Pine or Fir that help Orchid plants to grow. Here’s why it’s...

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Perlite and How it Helps Plants in Potting Mix

Curious about perlite and why it is a common ingredient in potting mixes? We can help with this guide on where it comes from and...

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What Vermiculite Does for Potting Mix and Plants

Vermiculite is a byproduct of two heated minerals and is a naturally porous material that aerates, traps moisture and promotes drainage for plants in pots....

No, Gravel in a Potted Plant Does Not Improve Drainage

There’s a myth out there that placing gravel under potting soil helps with drainage, it’s only a myth. Here’s why it doesn’t work and what...

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How to Care for Your First Rare Houseplants (Without Stressing Out)

This guide covers everything you need to know to confidently care for your first rare houseplants. It breaks down ideal light, humidity, watering routines, soil...

4 Houseplants that are Safe for Cats

Let’s be honest—cats are curious creatures. They’ll nibble on leaves, swat at trailing vines, and sometimes treat your favorite plant shelf like a jungle gym....