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Houseplants + Home Projects

These are a few things we do within our little living space in the city including experiences with houseplant care, DIY home projects and minor renovations.

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Should You Shower Your Houseplants?
Should You Shower Your Houseplants?

Spa day for your plants: the benefits of giving your houseplants a shower.

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanOctober 5, 2023Troubleshooting Comments
Planting in a Pot Without Drainage Holes
Planting in a Pot Without Drainage Holes

Baskets, fabric bag and ceramic wall planters without holes - this is how I plant in no-drainage containers.

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanOctober 4, 2023Troubleshooting Comments
Yellowing Bottom Leaves on Plants
Yellowing Bottom Leaves on Plants

What does yellowing mature leaves mean: do you cut them off or leave them?

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanSeptember 4, 2023TroubleshootingComment
Bird of Paradise - Care
Bird of Paradise - Care

“Strelitzia” - the journey of my “Giant White” Nicolai variety and some cautions.

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanSeptember 2, 2023Care Tips Comments
How to Create a Living Plant Wall
How to Create a Living Plant Wall

Using the WallyGro system for an easy-install plant wall. And, the updates months later.

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Houseplants, All, Home ProjectsJeannie PhanSeptember 2, 2023Design Comments
Watering Houseplants While On Vacation Without a House Sitter
Watering Houseplants While On Vacation Without a House Sitter

Short trip and without a plant sitter? No problem: some self-reliant tips and tricks for vacation time.

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Houseplants, AllJeannie PhanMay 9, 2021TroubleshootingComment
Urban Jungle in a Small Space Condo
Urban Jungle in a Small Space Condo

From our previous home: the challenges and successes of growing in condos in the city.

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All, Houseplants, Home ProjectsJeannie PhanAugust 11, 2020Design Comment
Pilea Peperomioides - Care
Pilea Peperomioides - Care

Information on the internet-famous “Chinese Money Plant” with care tips and troubleshooting.

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanOctober 8, 2019Care Tips Comments
RT1home - Feature
RT1home - Feature

A feature on RT1home, a woman-owned business that’s providing beautiful plant products and imported Japanese goods.

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanSeptember 7, 2019Design Comments
Satin Pothos vs. Philodendron Silver - Care
Satin Pothos vs. Philodendron Silver - Care

The differences between these confusingly similar plants.

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanAugust 11, 2019Care Tips Comments
Fertilizing Routine for Indoor Houseplants
Fertilizing Routine for Indoor Houseplants

My simple fertilizing routine for my indoor plants using both synthetic and organic methods.

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanAugust 11, 2019Fertilizing Comments
Small Kitchen Renovation on a Budget Part 3: Final Reveal
Small Kitchen Renovation on a Budget Part 3: Final Reveal

A cozy cottage-inspired kitchen with a modern update that’s themed in wood, greenery and steel.

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All, Home ProjectsJeannie PhanNovember 23, 2018Renovations Comments
Bringing Plants Indoors for the Winter
Bringing Plants Indoors for the Winter

Winterizing your plants: how to prepare them for indoor life and what to expect while they adjust in your home.

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanOctober 5, 2018Troubleshooting Comments
Patch Planters - Review
Patch Planters - Review

My experience on the innovative Patch Planters that encourages us all to grow more.

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanSeptember 20, 2018Design Comment
Small Kitchen Renovation on a Budget Part 2: Painting Cabinets
Small Kitchen Renovation on a Budget Part 2: Painting Cabinets

Our small kitchen: painting the cabinets to refresh the dated mahogany wood to a contemporary palette.

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All, Home ProjectsJeannie PhanAugust 31, 2018Renovations Comments
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