169. You Can Grow Thriving Houseplants! | Maria Failla of Growing Joy Podcast

In the middle of winter when the Christmas greenery has been taken down but it’s not yet time for spring planting, I find myself craving the color and life found in houseplants.  This is a perfect time of year to dive into what it takes to create a home full of thriving houseplants, and there’s no one better to discuss this with than Maria of Growing Joy Podcast, a self-proclaimed Plant Lady.  If you consider yourself a plant killer, you are in good company because both Maria and I have had our fair share of plant fails.  May this episode inspire you to try a new plant variety or tending method as you grow your houseplant collection.

In this episode, we cover:

• The top two mistakes people make when it comes to houseplants
• What your personality + lighting in your home say about what kind of plants you need
• Breaking down some popular houseplant varieties and why they are not as easy to grow as you might think
• Options for creating more light in your home if you don’t get enough natural light
• Everything you need to know about growing plants in your window sill
• Why you might want to propagate a plant and how to do it
• How you can grow beautiful blooms in your home when it’s too cold to grow outside
• Making sure your houseplants are getting adequate nutrition
• Should you transition your plants between indoors and outdoors as the seasons change?
• How you can grow herbs and vegetables indoors all year long
• Creating the right outdoor garden for you and your family

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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