Ferns have been part of the interiorscape for centuries but have fallen to the wayside recently, with customers favoring tall palms and little succulents. "That's fine with me," some of you interiorscapers may be saying. Ferns can be messy with their leaf droppings and temperamental nature. We would like to argue though that ferns should hold a [...]
Not many people can wake up feeling cheery and optimistic every day. Most of us have heard the concept of "you create your own reality" though, and here are some things you can do to turn your bad day into a better one. The way we act, react, and think can help put you in a [...]
Don't down them. Roots need air just as much as they need water. Keeping the soil soaked at all times means certain death for most plants. When learning how much water each plant needs on your accounts, consider not only the type of plant but also the amount of light it gets, the temperature of its environment, [...]
When was the last time you repotted one of your plants? If you are like most interiorscapers your answer is probably years. We take care of so many plants, too. You'd think we'd say "every two years" as the books recommend. When you look at almost any houseplant care book there is usually quite a large [...]
There are 4 groups of plant pathogens that are commonly recognized: fungi bacteria viruses nematodes And as interiorscapers, we need a basic understanding of all 4. Fungi Fungi are the largest group with over 100,000 known species. It's not required to learn them all though. The reproductive spore floats through the air very effectively or [...]
Spring is upon us, and flowers are in bloom. We know you're busy, so here's a quick key term refresher! Acclimation: the adaption of a plant to a new environment. Chlorophyll: the green pigment found in plant cells, essential to photosynthesis. Deciduous: trees/shrubs which lose their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn. Evergreen: plants that keep their [...]
That scent of a bloom, the lure of a flower, stops humans in their tracks. When we see a blossom, it causes us to want to relax and mentally drink in the beauty and mystic of the natural world. Blooming flowers is an important part of interiorscaping. Customers can be enticed by a freshly cut bouquet [...]
Increase watering as the season changes and temperatures rise. Check moisture levels before you water. Write a to-do list to keep you on track Check seasonal flowers every Monday morning, as some buildings will be warm during the weekends. Fertilize interior plants that have been in account more than six months. (Careful not to [...]
Mealybug are active in the spring To some Spring means the scent of spring bulbs wafting through the air, to others it means lovely bird songs, but to those of us in horticulture, Spring means it’s insect season. Spring finds us with populations exploding of various insects and mites on our plant friends. As [...]
Ivy plants are beautiful and hardy plants Plant technicians have been battling the “obnoxious” ivy for years in gardens. If left alone, ivies could possibly take over the world! But, let’s step back a moment and consider the ivy (and tropical plants) in the interiorscape. Similar to the many varieties of tropical plants horticulturalists [...]
