Alocasia Polly

The Alocasia Polly, also known as the Alocasia Amazonica, African Mask Plant, or Elephant Ear Plant, is a very trendy lil plant that you've probably seen all over social media. Its large and odd-shaped leaves with bright nerves will jump out at you from a distance. Like other Alocasias, the Alocasia Polly is a tropical … Continue reading Alocasia Polly →

Caladiums

Basic Info & Care Caladiums are tropical perennials that have colorful, heart-shaped leaves and make gorgeous houseplants. I mean a plant with giant leaves that are multiple shades of pink? Need! But they're definitely finicky plants that require a little extra care. They are also poisonous to animals and humans (not fatally just real bad … Continue reading Caladiums →

How to Start a Container Garden 🪴

While we have lots of property to grow a massive garden if we wanted to, we have two major variables stacked against us. One is soil. Since we are lakefront property our soil is crap for growing. It’s not even soil really it’s just sand & rocks with some grass on top. The other is … Continue reading How to Start a Container Garden 🪴 →

Fiddle Leaf Figs

What is a fiddle leaf fig? The Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) is native to tropical Cameroon in Africa and is in the fig/mulberry family, Moraceae. The natural environment is hot, humid, and it rains often but lightly, while the sun dries up moisture quickly. They have giant green leaves with lots of cells that … Continue reading Fiddle Leaf Figs →

How to Plan an Outdoor Flower Garden

There are a few very important variables when picking your plants for the outdoor season. Different plant types have different water and light needs, so it's very important to research before you buy! Because honestly, flowers are expensive and you don't want to waste your money by having them all die right away. So here's … Continue reading How to Plan an Outdoor Flower Garden →

8 Reasons Why Your House Plant is Dying & How To Fix It

Lack of water - this one's kind of obvious. If you don't water your plants they will die lol. Signs of an underwatered plant are dry, brown , falling leaves, and very dry, cracked soil. When watering, the water will run right through the soil and out the bottom, not getting absorbed by the roots. … Continue reading 8 Reasons Why Your House Plant is Dying & How To Fix It →

Monstera Deliciosa

In the world we live in, houseplants have made a comeback. One plant has become especially famous—or at least instagram famous. It’s immediately evocative of a tropical rainforest: huge, dark green, waxy leaves, with interesting perforations in them. Meet the Monstera Deliciosa, a tropical plant (mine's named Phil 😉) native to Mexico & Central America, Asia, … Continue reading Monstera Deliciosa →

10 Best Outdoor Fall Plants

Sunflowers - I mean it’s no secret they’re my favorite flower 😋🌻 The end of summer is sunflower season making them a signature fall plant. Sunflowers come in amazing varieties and sizes and can be purchased potted.Chrysanthemums - Commonly referred to as mums, they come in a variety of colors, including, rust, magenta, white and … Continue reading 10 Best Outdoor Fall Plants →

Super Easy Houseplants That Are Really Hard To Kill

Most people that know me know I don't have a green thumb. It's more like the black thumb of death 🤣 But it wouldn't be quarantine if I didn't develop a new hobby or skill right? So new goal = become plant lady 😋🌿 So over the past month I've been researching plants that are … Continue reading Super Easy Houseplants That Are Really Hard To Kill →