How Plants Help Prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder
In the North Dakota winter, the amount of sunlight we get dips down to as little as eight hours a day. Combine the dark with cold temperatures that encourage us to coop ourselves up indoors, and we’re susceptible to a type of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The good news is there are […]
How to Care for Christmas Cactus
Do you have a holiday cactus, but you’re not sure how to get it to bloom again? Whether you’ve got a Thanksgiving Cactus, Christmas Cactus, or Easter Cactus, they all have similar care requirements. While they’re called cacti, they’re not quite the same as the cacti that live in actual deserts. Here are 10 tips […]
How to Create a Designer-Quality Porch Pot
The glistening white blanket of snow that covers our yards all winter long does add a lot of beauty to our lives, but we get it—sometimes you crave a bit more color in your life. So this winter, as your garden sleeps to prepare for the upcoming season, liven up your front door with a […]
Raising Humidity in Your Home
Have you ever noticed that your houseplants seem a little unhappy in the fall and winter? It’s not uncommon to see the edges of leaves turning brown, whole plants looking a little wilty and sad, leaves turning yellow and falling off. Besides getting the winter blues from lower light levels, there’s also a good chance […]
Choosing Planters for Popular Houseplants
It’s easy to run out and pick a new indoor plant, then select a cute pot that matches your home decor, and put them together in your home. But what if the kind of pot you’ve chosen isn’t quite right for the plant you’ve put in it? You could end up with root rot, or […]
3 Fun, Creative Pumpkin Crafts
Adding a few pumpkins to your fall display is the perfect finishing touch. While carving jack-o’lanterns is always a go-to craft this time of year, there are many other ways to decorate with fall’s favorite fruit! Here are three fun, creative, and easy pumpkin decorating ideas. The choice is yours whether you want to use […]