Caring for ceropegia woodi (string of hearts) couldn’t be easier! Learn how to help this plant thrive with my guide. All about caring for the delicate string of hearts Today, we’re delving into the delightful realm of string of hearts plant care. The string of hearts…
Learn how to care for the unique curly orchid cactus! How to care for the unique curly orchid cactus If you’ve read my past plant guides, you might remember my care guides for epiphyllum oxypetalum and epiphyllum anguliger/selenicereus anthonyanus (ric rac cactus). Both two of my…
I finally built my DIY tiered plant stand with room for hanging plants, and it’s the perfect way to maximize space in your home for houseplants! It’s an impressive-looking but simple build with grow lights incorporated as well. DIY tiered plant stand with room for hanging…
Learn how to care for lipstick plants, a classic you’ll love having in your collection. All about caring for the classic lipstick plant! Greetings, greenery lovers! I have another plant care guide for you today—we’re talking about lipstick plants! Otherwise known as aeschynanthus (genus) radicans (species)….
Learn all about the simple and straightforward nature of burro’s tail care. All about sedum morganianum, aka the burro’s tail succulent Today we’re talking about the gorgeous trailing succulent sedum morganianum, aka the burro’s tail (burro is Spanish for donkey) or donkey tail succulent. It hails…
Wondering how to waterproof fabric? Whether you want to protect patio furniture cushions, an outdoor pillow, a rope swing, tents, boat upholstery, or something else, you can do it with a simple spray. Here’s how. I feel a little dumb writing this post, I have to…
Hoya carnosa care is easy, and it’s one of the reasons why this plant has been a houseplant staple for so long! Learn about it here. Your complete hoya carnosa care guide! Today I’m talking all about the hoya carnosa plant, which is one of few…
Learn how to make an easy DIY plant stand. I made one using scrap wood and some hairpin legs I ordered online! This is a great beginner woodworking project. DIY Plant Stand: Make This Easy Project for Your Plants It’s been a while since I’ve done…
I didn’t know if I’d actually get around to doing a backyard post this year, but here I am! I decided last night to grab my camera and take a few shots. We didn’t put nearly as much work into the yard this year as we…
Today’s article is all about philodendron micans care! How to care for the gorgeous philodendron micans! Around mother’s day one year I decided to treat myself to a new plant purchase on Etsy. At the time, I hadn’t ever seen a philodendron micans at a local…
Learn how to sew outdoor pillow covers for your patio furniture! This easy-to-follow tutorial is designed specifically for beginners. How to sew outdoor pillow covers We have a little loveseat on the patio, and this time of year I like to park it right there and…
Learn about rhipsalis mistletoe cactus care, it isn’t just for the holidays! How to care for the rhipsalis mistletoe cactus Hey all, welcome to my guide on caring for rhipsalis, also known as “mistletoe cactus.” It’s a cool trailing cactus that you can grow in hanging…
The striking pickle plant is a cool succulent that makes a great addition to any plant lover’s collection. Learn about it here! All about the striking pickle plant succulent Hi all! Today I am sharing an article about a cute plant I acquired for the first…
Wondering if you can drill drainage holes in a concrete pot? I was, too—and I wondered if I’d need a specialized hammer drill to drill through concrete. It turns out that it’s easy, and you can do it with a regular drill. Learn how. I recently…
This post shares how we stained our deck and fence to make them look brand new again! I’m sharing a detailed ready seal fence stain review, including why we chose it over the Behr Waterproofing Exterior Wood Finish that we used for the deck. Affiliate links…
Learn all about caring for scindapsus pictus, commonly known as silver satin pothos. How to care for the stunning silver scindapsus pictus Today we’re talking about one of my favorites—scindapsus pictus. I know I say a lot of plants are my favorite plants, but this one…
Learn about calico kitten succulent care and how to help this delicate plant thrive! Calico kitten succulent care I got this adorable little calico kitten succulent several years ago and have really enjoyed having it as part of my collection—despite not really being a big succulent…
Today I’m talking all about the cool and gorgeous xerosicyos danguyi plant, aka the silver dollar plant, silver dollar succulent, penny plant, coin plant, and more. This plant has a lot of names, and a lot of those names are also common names of other plants….
Learn how to care for a banana plant, including how to help it winter over! How to grow gorgeous banana plants! I’m excited to be writing about caring for banana plants today because it is one of the plants that first piqued my interest in gardening….
How to care for the gorgeous potted eucalyptus plant Eucalyptus is one of my favorite scents. I’m not an essential oils person in that I think they do anything other than smell nice. But I have gone through my fair share of lavender and eucalyptus essential…
This post shares all about how to pressure wash a fence and deck. Pressure washing is a simple way to make outdoor wood surfaces look new again. Learn how I used a Ryobi electric pressure washer to clean my wooden fence and deck posts with no…
Drilling a hole in a ceramic pot is a great trick to know when you find the perfect pot that needs drainage. Learn how to do it with this tutorial post! How to drill a hole in a ceramic pot Drilling a hole in a ceramic…
Looking for easy DIY dress up storage build plans? I put together a simple unit for my daughter’s birthday and am sharing the free plans today–perfect for beginners! Easy DIY dress up storage build plans—great for beginners! Super excited to finally be sharing this pretty little…
How to propagate a Monstera adansonii cutting It’s monstera time again! Today we’re talking all about Monstera adansonii, a close relative of the Monstera deliciosa. Monstera deliciosa is probably the most common type of plant in the Monstera genus. You might even own one. But have…
Looking for an easy weekend woodworking project? Check out the DIY wall coat rack we recently made. The combination of light wood and matte black hooks gives the coat rack a modern look—and it’s functional! Easy Weekend Project: DIY Wall Coat Rack Hey all! Today I…
Is your succulent stretching out at the stem, leaving more space between leaves? Leggy succulents can often occur when growing these plants indoors. Here’s why your succulent is stretching out, what you can do to fix it, and how to prevent succulent stretching on future plants!…
Learn how to care for a yucca plant indoors and outdoors. Caring for the hardy yucca plant This one has been on my radar for a while, so I’m happy to finally be sitting down to write this article. Yucca plants are stunning specimens that can…
Learn how to care for a jade plant inside, outdoors, and over the winter! All about caring for a jade plant Today we’re talking jade plants, a plant I can’t believe it has taken me this long to write about! Jade is a popular succulent to…
LifeProof Sterling Oak vinyl flooring has been an amazing addition to our home. We installed it ourselves, and here’s a review of how it’s held up 1 year later. I’m also including tips on how to clean LifeProof vinyl flooring to keep it in good shape….
This post shares how to spray paint metal, including how to prep metal for spray paint, as well as how to drill through metal using a regular cordless drill! I found a $6 metal table base at a thrift store and knew that with a little…
Learn about fiddle leaf fig propagation and how to root new cuttings. Learn all about fiddle leaf fig propagation! I’ve written all about how to care for a fiddle leaf fig in the past. And in that article, I gave an overview of the fiddle leaf…
Hoya Pubicalyx is a gorgeous waxy vine with low-maintenance care needs. Learn about it in this article! Time for another Hoya article! Today we’re talking about Hoya Pubicalyx, pronounced pubi-cay-lex. This is the first hoya I ever acquired, and it makes for a lovely, low-maintenance houseplant….
How to care for different calathea varieties! Today we’re talking all about calathea care! Calatheas are stunning plants that you may already be familiar with. But did you know there are many different types of calathea plants? And that calling it a “prayer plant” might not…
Wondering how to grow succulents from seeds? So was I! I’m embarking on an experiment to learn all about growing succulents from seeds and will be sharing my progress here. Follow along for updates! How to Grow Succulents From Seeds Growing plants from seeds is by…
Learn how to clean houseplant leaves using a DIY leaf shine! Learn how to clean houseplant leaves using a DIY leaf shine Many months ago, my wonderful husband decided to take advantage of a child-free morning to patch a hole in our ceiling. We’d had to…
All about caring for umbrella plants! The umbrella plant (schefflera) is a unique-looking houseplant that’s native to Taiwan and southern China. It is sometimes referred to as an “octopus tree” or a “dwarf umbrella tree” because it remains smaller than what would grow in nature when…
Alright, so you all know I have a small workspace. I don’t have an office or craft room…my little desk nook is it and only it. Don’t get me wrong, I love it! But I also love being organized. I’ve had two Cricut machines for a…
This post shares a blank houseplant watering schedule that you can download instantly. My free printable plant watering trackers will help you keep track of when you last watered your plants, and you can print a new one for each month. Enjoy! Download my 3 free…
All about growing dracaena indoors Today we’re talking all about the dracaena plant, a plant with foliage that is absolutely irresistible to one of my cats! Which is a problem give its mild toxicity, which we’ll discuss more about in this post. I’ve had a smaller…
Wondering how to pot indoor plants? I feel like I’m constantly repotting indoor plants, so I want to share a few tips I’ve picked up doing it myself. It’s not that hard, and your plants will thank you for giving their roots some extra growing room!…