My Blogs
Rooted and Ready: A Dream Taking Shape!
Karla, a Florida-based interior designer, turned her 2020 plant passion into Rooted and Ready Potting House. Follow her now for personal plant care tips; sales launch next year!
Green Thumb or Greenhorn? Unearthing Your Inner Plant Whisperer
A "green thumb" is a learned skill, not a gift. Start with easy plants, understand their light and water, and learn from mistakes to grow your own.
Potting Soil vs. Chunky Mix: A Hilarious Houseplant Hootenanny!
Potting Soil: Holds water well (risk of rot), good for some, bad for overwaterers. Chunky Mix: Drains fast, provides air, essential for succulents/cacti (they hate wet feet!). Choose based on plant needs!
From Soggy to Sparkling: My Chunky Soil Secret for Outdoor Plants banner
Tired of sad plants? I get it! As a plant enthusiast in humid Titusville, FL, I'll show you how my game-changing "chunky soil" mix makes all the difference. Say goodbye to root rot and hello to happy plants!
My Dirt-y Little Secret
After a couple months to a year of battling root rot caused by dense, water-retentive potting soil, I switched to a chunky soil mix (bark, perlite, pumice, coco coir). This change, providing better aeration and drainage, dramatically improved my struggling plants. It's a reminder that not all plants thrive in the same environment, and sometimes, a little "chunk" makes all the difference!
I'M BACK!!!
Guess who's back? I'm finally back from being sick and navigating my son's first day of school. While I was gone, I learned that all the fancy plant advice on the internet isn't one-size-fits-all. My plants are happy as they are, proving that sometimes, you just have to trust your own green thumb—especially when a new plant decides to pop out of a cactus.
