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  We all know too well that Melbourne can have four seasons in one day! But that is no reason to stop you from enjoying nurturing your indoor plants and giving them what they all need as individuals. Whist you can enjoy indoor plants in any climate a lot of indoor plants natural habitat is of a tropical climate, making it more of a challenge for us Melbournians to really nail the water intake, possible draughts as well as the humidity levels that they all need. Lucky for us plant lovers the weather is heating up and we don’t need...

  Let A Little Sunshine In While we all love to keep plants indoors for many wonderful reasons, our plants do still need sun light. All plant varieties have different needs and require a varying levels of light, however all indoor plants can benefit from some occasional rays. Winter can be particularly tricky as the day light hours are less frequent. If you’re in Melbourne it can be often overcast and bitterly cold. Try moving your indoor plants around to share the natural light that you get coming into the house. Put your indoor plants near a window sill or somewhere in your space...

If you’re a plant parent and also caring for your beloved furry cat friends then you’ll be interested in knowing what indoor plants are safe for your feline friend. Indoor plants have so many benefits, they purify our air, boost our mood and look wonderful. However, some species can be toxic to our pets and it’s important to know what plants to keep out of reach if your cat likes to have a nibble. Cats are curious creatures that can decide to nibble on your houseplants. Unfortunately, many common houseplants are toxic and potentially fatal to cats.  With the right...

If you’re anything like me you not only love plants, but you also have little ones and furry friends that you need to keep safe and healthy. This article will take you through some of the most common toxic house plants while also giving you some great resources to look for your next perfect house plant that will fit in with your family minus the stress. 

Did you know that your plants love music too!  Treat your plant babies to some calming tones and help them to thrive. Studies have shown that plants  detect and respond to sounds to find water, and ultimately survive. If we can emulate this sounds whilst attending to their other needs for light and water it can in fact help them to live well.  A few facts about why and how music is good for your plants Plants thrive when they listen to music that sits between 115Hz and 250Hz, as the vibrations emitted by such music emulate similar sounds in nature. Plants only...