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Spokane Houseplants

Bring the tender plants back inside

While the rainy weather is keeping the low temperatures from going down to freezing, any night now the sky will clear off and any tender plants...
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Shamrocks

The original Irish lucky clover is a plant that we can see a lot of- usually in places like the lawn. It’s the short white clover that most...
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It's time to start fertilizing houseplants again!

The days are getting long enough now that houseplants- unless they are getting very little light- are starting to come out of dormancy, which means...
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Caring for Christmas amaryllis

The winter blooming amaryllis (technically Hippeastrum) is a popular holiday gift and decoration. What many people don’t realize is that the...
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Container gardening eco-friendly tips for saving soil

We love the look and convenience of container gardening: from the beautiful flowers to the edible vegetables. The one problem is the large amount...
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Easy solution for houseplant messes

A quick and easy way to stop soil from leaking out of your houseplants is to use a coffee filter. To prevent any soil from getting out and making a...
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Houseplants can add color to any room

Houseplants can add a splash of color and add life to any room. They produce fresh air, absorb harmful chemicals and can even scent the air with...
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Feng Shui friendly houseplants clear and purify the air

Indoor houseplants are an important Feng Shui tool to clear and purify the air in your home or office. Many people think that lucky bamboo is the...
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Working on your outdoor garden indoors

When the weather makes it clear you can't work outside, it doesn't mean you can't still garden indoors. Here are some quick tips on...
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Dracaenas are happy to be houseplants through cold winters.

So many dracaenas, Dracaena marginata, growing happily in neglected gardens incoastal areas of Southern California and Florida makes onewonder how...
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