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Snake Plant ( Dracaena trifasciata, previously Sansevieria) is a great houseplant to start with if you're new to having indoor plants. It is a striking plant that visually adds beauty in a home. It has many features that we will talk about today. We will also share why they are easy-to-grow and share ideas of where to place them in your home. Characteristics of Snake Plants Variegated leaves: Snake plants have gorgeous, variegated leaves, that varies some, depending on the v

Merry Christmas from all of us at your local nursery! We have been busy elves here, creating custom wreaths, arrangements, and more the last several weeks, including our beautiful new succulent arrangements that we've recently potted together right here. Succulents can last for many years and require minimal care. How to Care for Your Succulent Arrangement Sunlight Needs: Succulents crave sunlight! Place your succulent in a bright room, such as one with a west or south-facin

Christmas cactuses are an elegant holiday flower. They add a beautiful, traditional touch during the holidays, and can be passed down for generations. If yours aren't blooming, this blog post will help you know what to do to get them to bloom next year. And if you don't yet have one of these beauties or want another, we have many that are blooming in several different colors at the nursery now! Sometimes, getting your Christmas cactus to bloom can be a little tricky. If yours

Being successful with houseplants can be a challenge with all the varied instruction out there. We will try to make it easy for you with the following information: STEP 1: Light Placing plants in the proper light conditions is your first step to success. We group light conditions into 3 categories: LOW LIGHT: Northern exposure with no direct sun. East or west exposure with curtain filtered sun. Some plant labels will use descriptive words, such as indirect light, defused ligh

Late winter is an excellent time to repot houseplants. At this time of the year, plants are growing less and it is a less stressful time for them to be moved to a new pot. You'll know your houseplant needs to be repotted if: Its roots are coming out of the bottom of the current pot's drainage hole Its roots are filling up the pot The soil is not draining out of the pot (healthy soil will easily move water through it and you'll have water puddle in a saucer right after you dee

If you haven't done so yet, it's time to bring houseplants indoors in preparation for cooler weather this fall. Before bringing them indoors, wipe of the leaves of your houseplants and inspect for any bugs that may be under or on the leaves, and around or in the soil of the pot. Why do some people take their houseplants outdoors in summer? Houseplants are often tropical plants and love humidity. The high humidity we have in Nashville lends itself to a wonderful environment fo

We love houseplants & most of us here at the nursery have about a gazillion of them in our homes. ☺️ Watering Tips for Houseplants: Suppose you're new to houseplants or have a tendency to overwater (or as we affectionately say, "over-love") your houseplants. In that case, we always recommend having them in pots with drainage holes & a saucer underneath. If you'd like to try a pot without a drainage hole (b/c let's face it, there are a lot of cute pots without them & also, tha

Succulents come in many different varieties, sizes, and colors. Some are spiky, some are soft, some have rounded leaves while others have pointed. Some produce flowers while some do not. They are beautiful and unique, adding eye candy and interest to your home. Sunlight Requirements: Before heading to the plant nursery to shop for succulents, look around your home at the sunlight that is streaming inside. Most succulents need bright, indirect sunlight, so you need a sunny lo

Let's dive into these tips further!: 🌿1. Be careful about watering. It's probably the #1 mistake beginners make when having houseplants and we understand! You don't want your houseplant to get thirsty, so you accidentally overwater it. The truth is that most houseplants (there are a few exceptions, such as Peace Lilies) need to be watered deeply once every 3 weeks or so. Sticking your finger about an inch into the soil is a good way to test if your houseplant needs water. If