3 Ways My Moisture Meter Surprised Me
Learn how Maggie has been using her moisture meter and what has surprised her most!
3 Ways My Moisture Meter Surprised Me
Learn how Maggie has been using her moisture meter and what has surprised her most!
Pinching, Pruning and Gardening Tips for July!
Hello Again From My Little Corner Of The Garden I love July! Summer has arrived and I can see most of my plant babies growing into my winter expectations. Below are just a few tips/hints for the month of July. Hanging Baskets/Container Planters: TIP 1: Mid July is a great...
Dealing With The Heat - Indoor Jungles and Outdoor Gardens
Summer is officially here and so is heat! While many of us can agree this weather brings us so much energy and joy, it also means a few changes should be made in terms of all the varieties of plants you care for both indoors and outdoors. Today we will...
THRIPS: Establishing a plant saving routine
I should’ve known that just as I started feeling confident about fungus gnat treatments, another pest would come my way. But this time, it’s much worse. About two weeks ago I discovered very small white and black bugs on my philodendron and my monstera. I’d noticed some damage on the...
Customer Service: Why Being Nice Isn't Always The Answer
If you have ever owned a business or worked in any sort of customer service position, you have probably heard someone say, “the customer is always right”. Well, as much as this may be a common saying and teaching in the customer service industry, I don’t really think it’s the...
Meet Charlene - Her Plant Care Routine Including Watering, Fertilizing and More
Hello and welcome here to my little Corner of the Garden. I am Charlene Zarrillo, an excited new team member of Flourish, Plant Vitamins’ sister store and I’m thrilled to be part of a business passionate about my favourite subject….PLANTS! It’s so hard to believe it's mid June! As I...
Fungus Gnat Season: How To Deal With Them
Well, it’s finally upon us. With the gorgeous warm weather, the longer days and the rise in humidity comes the inevitable: fungus gnat season. Fungus gnats are one of the most common houseplant pests, and usually are nothing more than that--pests. But occasionally, a particularly bad infestation can threaten a...
Propagate Passion - What Does it Mean?
If you have spent time on our website or browsing our Instagram, you will find our ‘slogan’ / ‘mission statement’: “Propagate Passion”. Maybe when you read it you already have an idea of what it means to you but let me explain a little bit about what it means to...
Gardening Flowers: Tips and Tricks
Now that spring has arrived, it’s time to start planning our gardens! One of our favourite additions to any garden has to be flowers. Although we love them, making sure they love the garden isn’t always simple. Luckily, we have a few tips and tricks to help keep your garden...
Houseplant Maintenance: Springtime Considerations
It’s been a long time coming, but it finally feels like winter is over. The days are longer and warmer, and I can honestly say I haven’t felt better in weeks. Suddenly, before my very eyes, my houseplants are bursting with buds, flowers and new leaves. It’s been so fun...
How Growing a Business Is Like Growing a Plant
It might seem weird to compare a plant and a business but when you look at what it takes to have a flourishing plant it is actually very similar to what it takes to create a flourishing business. So although there are many key factors that contribute to both the...
How to Repot Your Plants for Spring
Now that spring has sprung, it’s the perfect time to repot your plants! Spring usually means your plants are in their growing season. This means if you repot your house plants now, they will have ample time to grow into their new homes perfectly! Repotting a plant doesn’t mean its...
Go Big or Go…Small?
Should I invest in a mature Monstera, or buy a small one? And, for that matter, should I purchase from a nursery, or look for someone selling cuttings or rehoming a plant? Should I order the plant online, or buy it in person? These days, thanks to supply and demand,...
All About Branding
Hello and welcome to another blog where I share insights into how and why we do what we do here at Plant Vitamins. Since I talked last time about Influencer marketing, I wanted to follow up with something very closely related and arguably one of the most important parts of...
What to Look For When Plant Shopping
Having a plan is very important when you go into your local greenhouse to buy plants. No matter if it’s a couple of indoor plants or a full garden, knowing how much space you have to fill and the environment of that space is a good idea. This stops you...
Spring Garden Prep: A Month-By-Month Checklist
We are deep in the heart of winter, and there is no denying that this can be a tough time of year. At the present moment, it’s just been announced that school buses are cancelled due to an impending snow storm (again), and I am running out of room to...