Learn about caring for the ultra-hardy ZZ plant. All about caring for the ultra-hardy ZZ plant! Hey all! Today I’m talking about one of the hardiest of the hardy houseplants: the ZZ plants! This was one of the very first houseplants I added to my collection…
This post shares the DIY lego table with storage that I made for my daughter! The multi-use table also includes a topper that flips around to turn into an art table. I’m sharing my inspiration and thought process, free instant download printable build plans, and some…
This article covers spider mites, including what they are, how to get rid of them on your houseplants, and more! All about spider mites on houseplants I don’t ever love getting any sort of pests on my plants, but it does happen. And one good thing…
My pilea peperomioides care guide covers what you need to know to help this plant thrive. How to care for pilea peperomioides (Chinese money plant) Today we’re talking about pilea peperomioides care. Pilea pep is one of those plants that always elicits oohs and ahhs from…
All about caring for German ivy in containers! Hey all! Today I’m talking about a tiny little terrarium-sized plant I got about 2 years ago at a local nursery. I didn’t know exactly what it was when I got it—it was just grouped with the $1.99…
We’re doing something a bit different this year. We’ve never had a real fresh-cut Christmas tree—well, as adults, I mean. We had them growing up. I remember them being messy. Very, very messy. So for as long as Mike and I have lived together, we’ve had…
How to make a simple wood bead Christmas garland For Christmas this year, we’re planning to do a smaller potted tree and plant it outside in the spring. I thought a DIY wood bead garland would be the perfect natural-looking accent to go along with this…
Learn how to paint terracotta pots, including what you can use to seal them, the best paint for terracotta pots, and more! Learn the best way to paint terracotta pots! I often get asked about how to paint terracotta pots like it’s something that’s difficult to…
This article shares all about my experience caring for the ponytail palm. How to care for a ponytail palm plant! My ponytail palm was one of my oldest plants…until I rehomed it. Many years ago, I shipped my beloved ponytail palm off to live in an…
Today we’re talking about the fiddle leaf fig, a plant that experienced a huge surge in popularity in the 2010s! But it also truly remains a classic. The plant’s uniquely shaped leaves and ability to grow to great heights make it an excellent choice to add…
Looking for a tutorial for a DIY test tube propagation station? I’m sharing mine today—it uses scrap wood and has 10 slots for test tube plant propagation! I also chat about what size test tubes to use for plant propagation. DIY Test Tube Propagation Station Yes,…
8 of the best plants to propagate & propagating plants from cuttings Looking for the best plants to propagate? There are a lot of plants that are very easy to propagate from cuttings…even if you don’t have much of any experience with plants at all! Plant…
Learn how to make a very simple and chic DIY midcentury plant stand with hairpin legs. A plant stand is an easy way to make large plants look bigger and more intentional. DIY Midcentury Plant Stand I want to focus more on doing some quick and…
Wondering how to plant succulents in pots without drainage holes? Here’s how! How to plant succulents in pots without drainage holes In my article about taking care of succulents indoors, I outlined one key succulent care tip: drainage is critical for maintaining healthy succulents. Succulents hate…
Wondering how to preserve leaves? This post shares all about preserving leaves in resin, which is a beautiful and fairly straightforward way to do it. See how I preserved evergreen leaves (from arborvitae trees, to be exact) in resin to make beautiful holiday decor. This post…
This guide shares how to debug plants to bring indoors for the winter. Learn how to debug houseplants to bring indoors for the winter I always dread The Great Plant Debugging every fall. I love to bring many of my houseplants outdoors for the spring and…
This post shares my DIY epoxy resin coasters using a hexagon silicone coaster mold, including how to use a heat gun to pop air bubbles in resin, how to add color to epoxy resin and what you should and shouldn’t use for adding color! DIY Epoxy…
Wondering how to build a rock box or pebble pit play area? This post shares how we made ours, which started off as a DIY sandbox and ended up being a DIY rock box! I’m also sharing why we used rocks instead of sand. Today I’ve…
This post shares my DIY plant propagation station! A DIY propagation station is a cute way to display plants while propagating them in water. The glass cylinder tubes help you keep the cuttings organized and while monitoring root development—all without taking up a ton of space….
This post shares a wooden porch planter box DIY. The plans were designed from scratch by Tool Box Divas, and I’m sharing the step-by-step! Hey all! Today I’m sharing a fun project with Timisha from Tool Box Divas. I’m going to be doing a few contributing…
This article shares all about how to propagate peperomia in both water and soil. 3 proven methods to propagate peperomia It’s time for another plant propagation article! Today I’m jumping off of the peperomia care tips article I published a few weeks ago and am talking…
Learn how to propagate succulents from leaves and cuttings—it’s easy and rewarding! Learn how to propagate succulents from leaves and cuttings! One of the earliest plant care guides I wrote many, many years ago was a guide to taking care of succulents indoors. They are simple…
This post shares how to make a DIY geometric concrete planter pot using a silicone concrete planter mold. DIY geometric concrete planter pot Today I’m sharing my project for DIY at Home this month—the theme is $20 DIY decor. And it’s a project that originally started…
This post shares my DIY nursery canvas art using an owl tapestry and an old canvas. Easy DIY canvas art is a great way to make a big impact in a room without spending a lot. How to Make Nursery Art Using a Tapestry and an…
Wondering how to clean an outdoor rug? Cleaning a dirty outdoor rug, including one with grass stains, is easy. See how I took mine from dingy to crisp and clean in about 15 minutes. How to Clean an Outdoor Rug Alright, I know the best time…
This guide will teach you how to propagate string of pearls plants from cuttings. How to propagate string of pearls from cuttings I recently wrote about how to care for a string of pearls plant—or Senecio rowleyanus, also referred to as a string of beads or…
This post shares how to hang a planter from the ceiling. The method used for hanging heavy objects from the ceiling depends on whether you’re hanging something from drywall or from a ceiling joist. Read on to learn more. How to hang a planter from the…
This post shares how I made a DIY step stool for toddlers. I based my design off of the popular Crate and Barrel kids Gage Grey and White Step Stool. But I spent a lot less!c DIY Step Stool for Toddlers Hello hello, I’m excited to…
Today I’m sharing all about how to hang shelves in an apartment, including the best way to hang floating shelves without damaging the wall too much. How to hang shelves in an apartment Today I am sharing a review of a really fun product that would…
This post contains affiliate links; read more here. Alright, I know there are about a million litter box review posts out there. So hear me out about why you should listen to me. You should listen to me because I am obsessed with my cats and have…
This post is sponsored by Wagner Spray Tech and contains affiliate links. I’m sharing a really fun and easy epoxy resin project today—DIY epoxy resin planters using a silicone mold. Ever since I made my galaxy-inspired epoxy resin paint pour art, I’ve wanted to try my…
Learn how to make a cat scratching post! This chic DIY cat scratcher uses sisal rope and a few other materials to make a beautiful scratcher for your kitty. How to Make a Cat Scratching Post Hey there, today I am sharing an awesome post that…
This post shares my slatted outdoor dining table build. DIY 2×4 patio furniture is an easy way to make affordable yet stylish pieces for your home, and customizing them with wood like ipe is a nice way to make them unique. Slatted Outdoor Dining Table Build:…
How to grow a huge, gorgeous monstera! Today I’m sharing all of the monstera deliciosa tips I’ve gathered over years of caring for my plants! The stunning monstera deliciosa plant, sometimes also referred to as the Swiss cheese plant, is a houseplant staple. It just looks…
This guide will teach you everything you need to know about how to propagate a rubber plant! How to propagate a rubber plant from branch cuttings Hey folks, I’ve got another propagation guide for you! I recently shared a rubber plant care guide, and today I’m…
I have been excited to write this post all summer! A few months ago I shared a spring update on what we were doing to clean up and prep our small backyard for spring and summer. If you’re new around here, we completely redid our backyard…
Learn how to make succulent soil at home using this easy DIY recipe! How to make succulent soil Today’s article is all about how to make succulent soil at home. Making your own succulent soil is a cost effective way to give your succulents (and other…
Wondering how to care for the lovely tradescantia zebrina? I’m sharing my care tips here! How to care for a wandering tradescantia zebrina Today we’re talking about the tradescantia zebrina plant—the plant that probably causes the most drama in houseplant groups online! I’ll tell you why…
This article shares everything you need to know about peperomia care, including the most common peperomia varieties and how to help them thrive. All about peperomia care! It’s peperomia time! I’m surprised at how much I don’t see people recommending peperomia plants. Especially since they are…
This will teach you how to make an easy wooden DIY hanging plant holder! You can make wooden hanging plant pot holders like these using just a handful of supplies—including scrap plywood from a previous project. DIY Hanging Plant Holder Another planter? Yeah, you read that…