Francesco

Gardening is funny because it can be as cheap or as expensive as you let it be. You can spend $47 on a “specialty soil blend” in a pretty bag. But you can also build a ridiculously good garden with stuff people literally give away because they don’t want to deal with it. And once … Read more

I always like to say that groundcovers are the heroes of a garden. They’re the plants that quietly handle the messy jobs. They cover the bare soil while smothering weeds and, at the same time, softening the edge of a path. Hiding that awkward patch where nothing wants to grow. And honestly, once I started … Read more

January is always a bit of a dull month for gardening. The days are short and cold, and many people let it slip by without doing something about the garden. But actually, it’s one of the most important months. This is the crucial time to start planning for the next season, so you’re not caught … Read more

Peace lilies always look so classy and elegant, and I think that tricks people into thinking they’re totally effortless. Let me be honest, they are pretty forgiving. But they’re also dramatic in a very specific way. I’ve kept peace lilies on and off for years, and I’ve made basically every mistake on this list at … Read more

Let’s talk about the awkward rooms. The ones with zero windows, or that sad little corner with very low light. In those kinds of spots, plants usually go in full of hope and come out crispy and offended. Good news though. There are plants that can handle low light. Just let me specify that it … Read more

So the holidays are over, the lights are down, but the poinsettia is still sitting on the table like something else is about to happen. Every year around January, people do the same thing. They stare at it, sigh, and (unfortunately) some people throw it away. Poinsettias get such a bad reputation for being temporary, … Read more

The holidays are over, the decorations are packed away, and now you’re left with a Christmas cactus that isn’t quite sure what to do with itself. I’ve been there, staring at my beloved Christmas cactus, wondering what’s next. As a fellow plant enthusiast, I thought I’d share a few friendly tips on what to do … Read more

Pothos is one of the first plants I ever had, and honestly, it makes you feel like a plant genius. It grows, it forgives, it looks good even when life is chaotic. It’s basically a low-drama plant that I always recommend to people who don’t wanna spend too much time gardening. However, even this plant … Read more

There’s no denying it: Christmas cacti and poinsettias are the stars of the holiday season. Everyone loves them, everyone wants them during the holidays, and of course they decorate our homes, bringing joy and color. However, every year around this time, I swear I’m going to be the calm, collected plant person. But every year, … Read more

I always say that the Christmas cactus is one of those plants that feels like a little family member. It sits there for months, looking polite and well-behaved, and then, suddenly, during the holidays, it starts blooming as if it had been saving up all year. But here’s the thing that matters to us for this … Read more