The Secret to successful plant care!

         In my numerous conversations with people since starting this business 25 years ago, it amazes me how many of them give up on a plant they have paid good money for; they struggle to keep it alive for a couple of months, and then watch helplessly as it loses its leaves and dies.  Since Read More …

Pick the right environment for your plant if you want it to live

                     Plants are sensitive to their environment, so it is important to know which environment is best for each plant. By environment,  we mean lighting, air temperature, and humidity.  For example, the Chinese Evergreen, does much better indoors,  whereas the Ficus Benjamina, does well indoors or outdoors, as long as the lighting is bright. Though the Read More …

Don’t buy artificial plants

Scientists have proven that live plants improve the air quality in buildings,  especially office buildings.  Not only do they add oxygen and remove carbon dioxide, they also remove  other harmful chemicals.  Although most modern buildings are energy efficient, they typically have poor ventilation, and unhealthy airborn chemicals accumulate.  Sources of these chemicals include; building materials, carpeting, furniture, Read More …

Pick the right environment for your plant if you want it to stay beautiful and healthy.

          Ficus Benjamina          Bird of Paradise           Corn Plant             Chinese Evergreen Plants are sensitive to their environment,  so it is important to know which environment is best for your plants. By environment, we mean  lighting, air  temperature, and humidity. For example, the Corn plant and Chinese evergreen, pictured above, are normally used for indoor areas, where as Read More …

Use live plants to create the mood you want!

To set the right atmosphere for  this mexican restaurant in West Hollywood, we used tropical plants to remind the customers of a jungle in Southern Mexico. We selected tall White Bird of Paradise. These plants will grow up and out to the side without obstructing the diners or restaurant staff in any way.  This restaurant, Read More …