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How to Choose the Best Houseplants

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David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com Just like picking paint and furniture, it's important to spend time choosing the best plants for your interior space. Not only should you be considering the care your new plant friends will need, but also how they will impact your space as they grow to their full forms. Below are several tips for picking the best houseplants. Understand sun exposure.  The quickest way to shrivel a houseplant is by giving it the improper amount of sunshine. Take the time to get to know the sunniest and shadies areas of your interior, and pick plants that thrive in that environment. Consider maintenance.  If you're choosing houseplants that need a good amount of TLC—water, trimming, etc.—make sure you have the time in your schedule and bandwidth in your brain to take this on. If not, pick a plant that needs minimal attention, like a succulent. Pick proper containers.  Learn the root length of the plant you're choosing, and how big it...

Houseplants Can Brighten Winter Blues

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David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com By Barbara Pronin No matter the size of your home, there’s nothing like a mix of well-chosen houseplants to add style to your living space and brighten your mood, especially in the dark days of winter. Positioned on a windowsill, perched on top of a bookcase, or purposefully placed on a counter or in a corner, a healthy plant adds visual interest and pop to any room. Better yet, many houseplants—even flowering plants—are easy to maintain with very little time and effort. Some moisture, a bit of potting soil and plant food, and just a little light is all it takes to keep them happy. Gardening experts suggest a few varieties that tend to do well in most environments: - Pothos, heartleaf philodendron, snake plant and dieffenbachia do well in low-light conditions. - Jade plants, most species of cactus and the variegated leaf croton will thrive with a few hours of direct sunlight on a daily basis. - If you’re looking for color, ch...