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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.

From Tea Leaves to Liberty Trees: The Secret Role of Plants in American Independence

From Tea Leaves to Liberty Trees: The Secret Role of Plants in American Independence

Jul 3, 2025

When you think of the Fourth of July, you probably imagine fireworks, hot dogs, and waving the stars and stripes — not tea leaves, hemp fields, or towering pine trees. But what if we told you that plants played a…

From Tea Leaves to Liberty Trees: The Secret Role of Plants in American Independence

When you think of the Fourth of July, you probably imagine fireworks, hot dogs, and waving the stars…

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…

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…
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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…

Moving Day |  Adapting Indoor Plants to Outdoors

As we get closer to the Spring Equinox you may be wondering if some of your indoor plants can…

Roses Decoded | More than just a plant.

When we think of Valentine’s day we often envision chocolate boxes, sweetheart candies…

Productivity and Plants

If you’re looking for a low-cost solution to bring productivity to the workspace look no further…

Wanderlust Plants

Not all who wander are lost. The same can be said for wanderlust plants. These plants prefer to…

Winterproofing | Preparing Your Plants for Winter

One of the many benefits of living in central Texas is the weather. With the exception of some…

Monsteras | The easy to care for plant of your dreams

With the boost in popularity of houseplants, everyone is on the hunt for the best plant to add to…

Pet Safety Tips for Plant Parents

Houseplants offer so many benefits to their plant parents and pets. Not only do they provide cleaner…

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