Natural Pest Management for Indoor Plants

Where there are plants, you can be certain there will be pesky creatures looking to munch on them. Unfortunately for indoor plant parents, this holds true even inside our homes. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared, and minimize any harm that may befall your plants.  Where Do Indoor Pests Come From? Even if…

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Indoor Plants & Pets

You may have heard that indoor plants and pets don’t mix. Depending on what you’ve been reading, you might even have given up on the whole idea of house plants for fear of poisoning your fur-babies. While we definitely believe in being cautious about toxic plants, we’d like to offer a more optimistic perspective.  Keep…

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Tillandsia: The Amazing Easy-Care Air Plant

Tillandsias are enjoying a well-deserved surge in popularity lately, but there are still many indoor gardeners who have yet to give this easy, fun, and rewarding houseplant a try.  Also known as “air plants,” tillandsias are unique in that they don’t require soil. This makes them extremely versatile indoor plants, and enthusiasts delight in finding…

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Poinsettias: A Little History & A Lot of Tips

There’s no question that people love poinsettias. At Sky alone, we sell over a thousand poinsettias every winter. But for all their popularity, poinsettias remain deeply — and some might even say tragically — misunderstood. We’d like to lay some myths to rest, help you get to know your botanical holiday guests a little better,…

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Caring for Carnivores

The outdoor gardening season may be winding down, but it’s always time for indoor gardening. If you’d like to create your very own little shop of horrors, then this post about carnivorous plants is for you!  Flesh Eating Foliage Yep, these plants really do eat meat! While most of the ones you’ll find in our…

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Top Houseplant Picks for Your Light Level

snake plant

Looking for a new plant to brighten your home or office? As a new or novice indoor gardener, you may have noticed that the amount of information available online can be immense, complex, and even contradictory. This is fine if you have hours and hours to research the perfect plant for your space, but if…

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