Wondering how to care for the brand new Lemon Meringue Pothos plant? It’s pretty much like every other pothos variety—read about it here, including where it came from! How to care for the lovely Lemon Meringue Pothos There’s nothing like a new pothos variety to perk my ears up. I love pothos—so easy, so beautiful. …
All about variegated string of pearls care! One of my more popular plant care guides is about string of pearls care, and today’s article is about a variegated cultivar of that plant—the variegated string of pearls, or senecio rowleyanus ‘variegata.’ It’s also a succulent native to the arid regions of Southwest Africa where it grows …
Asters are now one my one of my favorite fall-blooming perennials. And I kind of fell into this one by accident. When I decided to focus on perennials and pollinators for the first year of our new home’s back garden, my strategy was kind of shooting in the dark. I went to a local nursery …
I recently did a post about how to plant tulips and shared all of the details about planting my tulip garden in the new house. But I planted a few different types of bulbs—not just tulip bulbs. I also planted a lot of hyacinth flowers! Hyacinth flowers are a very strong-smelling spring-blooming perennial. They are …
Philodendron mamei is a lovely creeping philodendron with green leaves and a silver/gray mottled variegation. Learn about how to care for this variety with my post! How to grow the lovely philodendron mamei Welcome, welcome to my latest edition of “Brittany buys too many philodendrons.” Today’s post is on the philodendron mamei, which I purchased …
Learn about the stunning philodendron black cardinal, a variety of erubescens with leaves that vary in color from a deep burgundy to a deep green. Find out how to help this dark variety thrive as a houseplant. How do you take care of a philodendron black cardinal? So I’m trying to write care posts for …
It’s currently fall, and we’ve been in our new house for about 6 months. So I am excited to get our first round of spring flower bulbs in before winter fully sets in. I have a few places I will be planting a few different types of bulbs, not just tulips. But this article is …
Monstera pinnatipartita is a gorgeous and harder-to-find variety of the genus that looks gorgeous climbing a moss pole. Learn how to care for this tropical lovely as a houseplant with this post! How do you care for Monstera Pinnatipartita? When I first saw a Monstera Pinnatipartita in person, I actually thought it was a Monstera …
Did you add a philodendron rojo congo to your houseplant collection? This stunning upright tropical baby makes a wonderful statement plant in a bright room. Learn all about how to care for it here! Philodendron rojo congo care Today I’m adding another philodendron care post to my care post library, and it’s a philodendron rojo …
Philodendron Burle Marx is a lovely bushy variety of the philodendron genus that will make a great statement plant in a room. Learn all about how to care for it here! How to care for the gorgeous Philodendron Burle Marx Philodendrons are widely known and loved for their gorgeous green foliage and the minimal effort …
Monstera standleyana albo variegata is a beautiful tropical plant that also makes a wonderful houseplant. Learn about how to care for it, if it fenestrates, how to propagate it, and more with this post. Monstera standleyana albo variegata care My monstera deliciosa is one of my favorite houseplants, and I will never turn down the …
Hey all! I recently wrote a piece on 9 Monstera Types to Add to Your Collection that features different types of monstera plants I own. “Monstera” is a genus of 59 tropical plants native to hot, humid parts of North, Central, and South America. These plants climb and vine in their natural habitat, growing prolifically …
Learn how to care for the striking little peperomia albovittata, aka the piccolo banda peperomia. Its small size makes it the perfect little desktop plant, and it’s easy to care for, too. Peperomia albovittata care & propagation guide If you like houseplants that are both eye-catching and low-maintenance, then the peperomia albovittata is right for …
Scindapsus treubii dark form care is slightly more difficult than some other varieties of scindapsus, but it’s worth the extra effort! Learn all about this rare variety and why you should add it to your collection. Scindapsus treubii dark form care…all about this rare variety! Hey all! Today we’re talking about one of the plants …
Senna Didymobotrya, aka the popcorn cassia plant, is a cool plant that you’ll want to consider adding to your collection. And popcorn plant care isn’t difficult indoors or outdoors! Learn all about it here. Popcorn plant care When I first came across the popcorn plant, I knew I had to tell you all about it. …
Hoya krinkle 8 is a stunning cross between the hoya carnosa and hoya carnosa compacta plants. Learn all about hoya krinkle 8 care needs, as well as how to propagate it. Hoya krinkle 8 care guide Hey all! Today I have a shorter hoya care post. (Famous last words, I know I’ve said that before …
Zinnias are some of my favorite annual flowers. They make great cut flowers, and I’ve grown them in containers for several years now. But in the new house, I was finally able to put them in the ground. And man did they take off! (See my post on how to grow beautiful zinnia flowers for …
Don’t overlook a peel and stick subway tile backsplash for a quick improvement to your home! I’m reviewing Smart Tiles and sharing installation tips. This post contains affiliate links. Peel and stick subway tile backsplash: Smart Tiles review It’s been a while since a good DIY…trust me, I’ve been doing them. But we have been …
Philodendron squamiferum is a stunning bushy variety that can grow really tall and make a statement—even as a houseplant! Learn about philodendron squamiferum care with my guide. How do you take care of a philodendron squamiferum? Hey all, it’s time for another fantastic philodendron! And today’s fab philo is the philodendron squamiferum. I haven’t seen …
One of the biggest draws for our new house was the yard. It’s big, flat, and pretty blank. Just a lot of grass. Which means endless possibilities (especially with no home owner’s association here!). And A LOT of work. I mean, looking at these before pictures, I truly cannot believe where we’re at now. So …
Rat tail cactus care is similar to pretty much all other types of cactus–it’s easy! Learn how to take care of this unique trailing cactus, including how to see its gorgeous blooms! How do you take care of a rat tail cactus? Not long ago I posted a boobie cactus care guide and mentioned that …
Did you get a philodendron erubescens “painted lady”? Learn all about philodendron painted lady care, including if they revert, how big they get, how often you should water them, and more. How do you care for a Philodendron Painted Lady? Hello all! Today we have another plant care post 🙂 And it’s another philodendron! This …
Hoya sigillatis isn’t one of the most common hoyas, but if you can find one, you’ll love its speckled leaves and trailing growth habit. Learn more about this plant and how to care for it here. Want to learn how to grow hoya sigillatis? Have you ever added a plant to your cart online and …
Learn how to make a DIY fireplace mantel shelf for an easy fireplace facelift! Our modern DIY fireplace mantel shelf I recently shared a post about How to Paint a Stone Fireplace. We moved into a new house that has a fireplace, which I love. But the surround was a mix of a gray stone …
I recently got my dad an anthurium warocqueanum. Learn all about anthurium warocqueanum care, including how to help this stunning and totally unique-looking tropical plant thrive. Anthurium warocqueanum care This is my very first anthurium care guide, if you can believe it! And today’s anthurium is…anthurium warocqueanum! Also commonly known as the queen anthurium because, …
Hey everyone! This is the third in a series of (probably) four fall bulb-planting posts I’ll be writing. I’m excited to be getting some bulbs in the ground at our new house—and today’s post is all about how to plant and grow allium. You might have heard of this plant as something called “ornamental onion.” …
Learn how to shop online estate auctions and sales—it’s the perfect way to snag some beautiful pieces for your home, and it’s fun! Wondering how to shop online estate auctions and sales? By popular demand from folks in my Instagram Stories…I am writing a post all about how to shop online estate auctions and sales! …
I’m sharing a list of 20 different philodendron types I’ve cared for, plus ID photos! 20 philodendron types to add to your houseplant collection Hey all! I realized that I have *quite* a few philodendron care guides on the blog now, so I figured I’d round them all up to one article that outlines 20 …
One of the HUGE draws for our new house was the big backyard. The house itself might be smaller, but the yard is perfect. Large, rectangular, and flat. And brimming with potential! And one thing I did immediately after moving in was ordering a compost tumbler. Composting can be as easy as throwing food scraps …
Learn how to care for the hoya callistophylla, a gorgeous hoya variety with large, thick leaves and striking, high-contrast veining. How to care for the gorgeous hoya callistophylla I will be honest. The plant I am writing about today wasn’t even on my radar until I was browsing plant shops one night trying to spend …
Today’s care guide is all about the hoya sunrise! This gorgeous variety of hoya is a lovely trailer that grows a lot like the more common hoya carnosa, and hoya sunrise care is just as easy! Learn all about this gorgeous hybrid hoya cultivar. Hoya sunrise care & propagation Hey all, I’m going to just …
Looking to expand your scindapsus collection? Scindapsus silver hero care is a breeze, and you’ll love the stunning all-over sheen on these leaves. All about scindapsus silver hero care! I’m excited to be writing about a harder-to-find variety from a plant genus that remains one of my favorites: scindapsus! And the variety I’m writing about …
Peperomia obtusifolia, commonly known as a baby rubber plant, is a hardy, pretty, pet-safe plant that is great for beginners or those who prefer plants with low-maintenance care routines. Learn all about this popular type of peperomia with my care guide! How do you look after Peperomia Obtusifolia? The Peperomia Obtusifolia is commonly known as …
What is a hoya mathilde? This gorgeous hybrid hoya will make a wonderful addition to your hoya collection. Learn all about hoya mathilde care, including how to propagate this plant from cuttings! How do you care for the pretty little hoya mathilde? I have not written a ton of new plant care posts in the …
Learn how to care for Philodendron Brasil, a gorgeous variety of philodendron hederaceum, which is often referred to as the “heart-leaf philodendron.” I’ll cover everything you need to know to keep this gorgeous cultivar happy and thriving. How to care for the gorgeous Philodendron Brasil It’s not often that I have a plant for 2 …
Alocasia polly isn’t the absolute easiest plant to master, but it’s not impossible! Learn about alocasia polly care, including how much light the plant needs, what the ideal humidity levels are, and how to keep those pesky spider mites at bay! Looking for alocasia polly care info? Let’s talk about it! Hello hello! Today I …
It has been a while since I’ve done a good old pothos care guide, and that’s probably because I’ve written about mostly all pothos varieties I’ve been able to get my hands on! Today’s article is about snow queen pothos, a variety of epipremnum aureum (see my general epipremnum aureum care article for more). You …
If you’re wondering how to paint a stone fireplace, check out my tutorial! It’s somewhat tedious but not hard. Learn how I gave my ugly stone fireplace a makeover by painting it and replacing the mantel. Learn how to paint a clunky stone fireplace! Before I get started on this tutorial, first let me acknowledge …
Wondering how to make a DIY smokeless fire pit? We were too! Learn how we used a battery-operated blower to dramatically decrease the amount of smoke our fire pit produces—no engineering degrees required. This is a guest post from my husband Mike. He does a lot of projects that don’t make it to the blog, …
If you’re looking for another cool ficus to add to your collection, try the ficus umbellata! Ficus umbellata care is pretty simple, and they make excellent houseplants. Learn more about them with this post! How do you care for a ficus umbellata? Ficus plants remain some of my favorites for both beginner and intermediate houseplant …