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Big into Begonias

Why are begonias big right now? Maybe because they have personality. Unlike all those placeholder foliage plants that sit in the corner looking pretty darn blah (yawn), begonias step out of the shadows and say something. Talk about diversity: Begonias boast leaf shapes beyond your craziest imagination. From angel wings to bat wings, from pond […]

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Green Gifts with Love

Your partner really wants a houseplant this Valentine’s Day. Enough hints have been dropped to let you know that a flaming katie would be warmly welcomed onto the windowsill right now. A watering can has been staged strategically in front of every faucet in the house as a not-so-subtle reminder, and your partner always seems […]

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Succulents Without Tears

They’re kinky, they’re seductive, and they look like something out of Sci-Fi. You’ve always wanted a succulent, right? Well, we’re going to help you make it happen. But first, let’s dispel a few myths because succulents aren’t as high maintenance as you might think. In fact, they are among the easiest houseplants to host—you just […]

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Good Company

Eek! The landscape outdoors is paring down. Every day more plants shed their leaves and drop off the scene. We hear you: The loss of those layers is turning you blue. So, it’s time to seek solutions. You need to add volume indoors. Combo Containers How about bringing the concept of a layered landscape inside […]

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Outside In

Autumn sort of sneaks up on you, doesn’t it? One week you’re dragging hoses outside in a heatwave to water all the plants on your porch. A few weeks later, you’re quickly running all those plants inside to protect them from predicted frosts. So sometimes, the process gets a little rushed. In fact, it’s frighteningly […]

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Midsummer Reboot

Phew! Welcome to the long, sizzling summer. If you’re identifying that the proverbial cat on a hot tin roof right now, just think how your plants feel. They’ve jumped the hoops through the heatwaves, they’ve been splashed by the hose several times daily, and they’ve been nearly drowned in multiple torrential thunderstorms. But they’ve weathered […]

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Refreshing

By the time early spring rolls around, we’re all a little winter weary. You’re ready for a shot of zing, and so are your plants. For you, spring break might do the job. For your tired houseplants, we’ve got just the pick-me-up picnic they need. Here come some ideas to breathe new life […]

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Feed Me!

It’s March! That means you’re suddenly being serenaded by peep frogs, amorous birdies, and antsy animals revving up for strong onslaughts of spring fever. But March has another sound entirely, and that’s the gurgle of watering cans as they deliver fertilizer to hungry houseplants. That’s right, March is when the houseplant feeding season begins. Although […]

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Spring Graduation

Been itching to hand out promotions to your houseplants? Graduation time is here! Spring is when houseplants begin making headway and root growth supported by the brighter (don’t we love that word?) light and longer days ahead. Give them the power to propel forward—start rallying your potting soil and containers to move them to more […]

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The Seedier, the Better

Our goal right now is to keep you from climbing the walls with boredom. So, hear us out, because we’ve got a truly effective remedy for midwinter blahs. All you need is some Coast of Maine Sprout Island Blend Seed Starter, a few packets of seeds, and a pinch of patience. Put all those ingredients […]

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