Among the many plant delivery services out there, Lula’s Garden is one of the few that specializes in succulents or more specifically miniature eco-friendly succulent gardens. I recently ordered several of Lula’s best-selling products to see if they’re really as lovely as the photos make them look. Here’s an honest review of my experience purchasing plants from this Lula’s Garden…
All flowers are healing in at least one sense of the word. After all, having a garden you can tend to and watching it grow is scientifically proven to boost mood and improve health. But what if we told you that some flowers do more than just aesthetically please the senses? Many flowers can actually physically heal your body in…
If you’ve never ordered dried bouquets online, then you may be wondering—what’s all the fuss about? Dried flowers can be a great alternative to fresh ones for a number of reasons, especially if you’re looking for a maintenance-free approach to decorating with florals. While fresh blooms may require pruning and swapping out water, dried ones don’t—and they’ll also last a…
We all love fresh blooms, but sometimes dried ones can be a better choice. This is especially true if you want a bouquet that will last a long time or something that won’t require any maintenance or cleanup (like in a guest space or office), or if you want to send a gift to commemorate a special event. For these…
Having multiple fresh bouquets arrive in pristine condition in the middle of a February snowstorm does seem like somewhat of a magic trick—but the fact that it wasn’t, makes my first experience with 1-800-Flowers that much more impressive. I recently ordered two bouquets from the longstanding flower delivery company, and they definitely have their service down pat after nearly 50…
For anyone who’s grown up spending any amount of time outside, there are certain plants we’re simply taught to avoid, like the rash-inducing leaves of Poison Ivy and Poison Oak or the deadly toxic Water Hemlock. But something we don’t often consider? The deadly plants that could be growing right under our noses…that is to say, the ones in our…
When you hear Hummingbird Mint, you probably think of one particular plant—likely one with a tall stock of brightly colored blooms in purple, orange, or magenta. That’s because Hummingbird Mint (also known as hyssop or anise-hyssop) is a common name used to describe multiple species of flowering plants within the genus known as Agastache. Adored by all kinds of pollinators…