National Indoor Plant Week - 2017

It's that time of year again!! It's NATIONAL INDOOR PLANT WEEK!! We are celebrating our 4th annual plant week on the streets of Boston. You can find us Tuesday, September 12th at 12:30 in front of 50 Post Office Square. We will be there at lunch time handing out baby azaelas (until supplies run out...and they go quickly)!! Come join us in the celebration of indoor plants and all that they do for us!! 

Benefits of Indoor Plants:

1. Purifies Air: Plants breakdown chemical components found in industrial glues and paints and remove other pollutants from the air

2. Noise Reduction: Reduces distractions and makes it much easier to concentrate

3. Creates Oxygen

4. Connects with Outdoors: Plants in the work-space give a sense of connection with nature (something you miss when you are inside all day)

5. Ease Tension: Plants moderate temperatures, increase relative humidity, and can personalize an office space

Faux Succulent Garden Construction

Just recently we installed this stunning faux succulent garden in a lobby in Boston. I figured I'd take pictures along the way during the 'construction.'

See how we made it:

Step 1 : First I had to know the dimensions of the planter bed. Lined up the green foam and cut to size. 

Step 2 : Using a sharpie I drew out the line that I wanted the succulents to follow; making sure to number them so that during installation we know what order each sheet of foam goes in.

Step 3 : The largest succulents we used were sedums. I wanted to make sure that they were spaced out appropriately so those were the first that I placed. (make sure to remove all tags from the items! You definitely don't want to see those ) Also! Make sure to leave enough space under each plant for the rocks (topdressing).

Step 4 : After placing the sedums, Started at the very beginning and created the "look" that I wanted for the whole display.

Step 5 : From there I created little groupings of the pops of bright green (I have a lot of the red succulents for filler!)

Step 6 : Then I added the red succulents and followed the line that I drew to get a beautiful wave. 

Step 7 : To make sure that everything would look right I tested out the look with rocks. 

Step 8 : Knowing that this display needs to be permanent I hot glued each succulent in place.

Viola! 

Getting your Poinsettia to Re-Bloom!

After the holidays one of the most frequently asked questions is ....

"Can I get my poinsettia to bloom again?!"

In short ... Yes! (but it takes time!)

Here's how...

1. During the winter months give it as much light as possible (without direct sunlight)

2. Keep it well watered, but DO NOT fertilize

3. In the early spring (April) cut it back to about 8" high

4. Be sure to remove any colored bracts (leaves) that are left

5. Start to fertilize with houseplant food every other week.

6. In late September you need to give the plant 9-10 hours of good light per day and 14-15 hours of complete darkness for the rest of the day.

7. By the first of December begin treating it like a regular houseplant 

Best of luck!! It can be a fun challenge with a colorful reward in a year!

Interior Plant Trends

Introducing plants into your office or lobby really enhances and improves the space. Plants and containers are chosen to fit the aesthetic and can bring in a different element to the space. What I love most though is that, with the right design, it can totally transform an area! 

By adding the right elements in the right spots a modern lobby can look even more modern; or it can make a homey office space feel that much more homey! Take a look at a few of the interior plant trends that I really like and let me know what you think!! Do you like them? Too much? Not enough? Do you think they transform the space?

For more Interior Plantscaping Design Inspiration

Our Exterior Work

I am going to take a few moments to brag about our amazing Exterior team!!

This has been a hot hot hot summer making our plants extra thirsty. Our Exterior guys haven't been beaten down by the heat they are out there every day deadheading, cleaning, planting, and watering our plants and helping them to grow!!

Take a look at some of the amazing work that we have produced this year!! 

Thanks guys for all your hard work!!