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We are here to provide guidance, information, tips, and tricks to all plant lovers. Whether you’re currently a plant parent, debating about getting your first plant, or wondering if plants are right for your commercial space, you can find blog posts here to help you make the best decisions for your situation.

A Plant Parents Guide to “The Old Farmer’s Almanac”

A Plant Parents Guide to “The Old Farmer’s Almanac”

Apr 29, 2025

A Plant Parents Guide to “The Old Farmer’s Almanac” There is a lot of information out there for a plant parent to consume. Many blogs and websites provide plant saving information for those looking to maintain the health of their…

How to not kill your houseplants when you take a vacation

This month HousePlantSitter was featured in The Washington Post’s article How to not kill your…

A Collection of Plant Eros Poems

February is here. A marker of many celebrations: Black History Month, Valentines Day, Groundhog Day…

Moonlight Effects on Plants

The winter season can become one of the most challenging seasons for plants, outside of brutal hot…
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Happy Poinsettia Day: Christmas’s most favorite plant

Tis the season for Poinsettias. The Poinsettia is definitely a staple this time of year. It is the…

How Does the Cold Affect Your Houseplant?

Winter is a time for hibernation and dormancy for many outdoors plants. Similarly, indoor tropical…

Leaf and Terror: Volume 1

Happy Halloween! I’m excited to share some strange and interesting plant facts with you during…

Day or Night? Watering on a Schedule

It may not occur to some that the time of day would play a significant role on deciding when to…

Plant Nursery Trip

All photos in this post are from The Natural Gardener on Old Bee Caves One of my favorite things to…

Growth Recovery for Plants That Won’t Budge

It’s amazing to witness a houseplant’s true growth potential. Like remembering when your plant…

Plant Clones AKA Propagating Houseplants

One of my favorite things to do with plants is propagating them. As a plant parent there is…

A Green Oasis: How to create an indoor Jungle

Does the sound of coming home to a lush green landscape fill your heart with joy? Then one of your…

Rainwater for Healthier Houseplants

Rainwater is one of the best things for nature and that includes your houseplants. You will see a…

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