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Every day is a great day to appreciate houseplants Did you know that January 10 is Houseplant Appreciation Day? I think this is one of the best dates to celebrate the joy that beautiful plants bring to our homes. In many places around the country, January is quite gloomy, and after the festivities of the recent holidays, it is nourishing to remind ourselves of the things that can cheer us up in the stark absence of all the commercial fanfare. What do you appreciate about house plants? There’s so much to love! For many people, including myself, houseplants provide a way...

Having houseplants in your dorm room provides many benefits. But college life can be busy and stressful, giving you little time to take care of yourself, let alone plants! When my roommate and I chose the plants for our room, we started with the low-maintenance ones that require not much effort to take care of. After three years of being plant parents, here is our list of best plants for college students: List of best plants for college students: Succulents and Cacti: The Must-Have for College Students Flowers: The Splash of Color Lucky Charms: The Ones That Bring Good Luck...

When it comes to college life, there are so many stories to be had. It can be a stressful experience with lots of pressure, yet can be super memorable. As a senior at college, I think that a comfortable living space can make or break the college experience! That’s why my roommate and I spent lots of time "equipping” and decorating our dorm room. We decided from the beginning to build a small garden of houseplants. Throughout the years, we realized it was truly an effective way to help us thrive through stressful times in academics (and even life). Here are...

Easy guide to taking care of your houseplants through all four seasons, from experts and plant parents at Daphne's Botanicals.

A moisture meter for indoor plants (also called a plant moisture meter, moisture guide, or soil hygrometer) measures how much water a plant has access to in the soil. Many plant owners use a “finger test” to check if their plant needs water, but this method doesn’t tell you accurately what’s going on below the surface of the soil. A plant watering indicator or moisture meter is inserted a few inches deep into the soil, and thereby and gets to the “root” of the problem.   What does a water meter for indoor plants do? Just like people and pets, plants...