Where is Your Green Thumb? Spring is Here!

Spring is here, and we are ready to see the beautiful greens not only outside our house but inside as well. Plants make our homes feel more alive and vibrant.

In this blog, we will walk you through choosing planters and share some of our favorites!

We love browsing Uashmama for planters that serve both style and function. This Paper Bag Planter adds a perfect touch of color and character to the living room at Treehouse. Photo by Dibble

SELECTING THE RIGHT PLANTS

Assess your home’s lighting before purchasing plants. Consider lowlight plants if your home lacks natural light or is surrounded by trees/buildings. The range of varieties for each species is vast; there are over 70 types of snake plants (Sansevieria) alone! Needless to say, this can be an overwhelming step in the process, so lean on those who know plants best. Chat with the pros at your local plant shops, I guarantee they will be excited to help.

FINDING THE PERFECT POTS

Whenever possible, source pots locally at plant shops, or check out your local vintage shop for unique pieces with tons of character. Another tip is to browse on Facebook marketplace when people move!

PRO-TIP: Make sure to know what size container your plant requires, as some plants need room to grow! You can ask your local plant shop these questions.

Here are some of our favorite planters of late:

Hourglass Planter
Anthropologie

Scalloped Planter
Anthropologie

White Clay Scallop Planter
CB2

Cement Planter
CB2

REMINDERS

• Make sure your pot has drainage if the plant calls for it (which most do!)

• Make sure you place a plastic holder underneath your pot so the water draining out doesn’t ruin your beautiful floors! We love these clean and modern ones from Amazon.

Plants contribute a lot of positive energy to my spaces, so my home is FILLED with them! I let go of perfection. 80% of my plants are thriving and 20% look sad, and that’s okay with me. It’s a representation of life and it’s ups and downs. 

Adding just a couple of plants ties in the greenery outside and brings the space together in the Dining Room at Treehouse. Photo by Dibble

Start with one plant, and test out how it alters your space and how its needs match your schedule. You don’t have to rush into being a plant owner, start small and build from there. If you aren’t able to care for plants or have another conflict (pets, allergies, etc.), there are faux options too!

SHOP THE BLOG

Paper Bag Planter
Uashmama

Plant Saucers
Amazon

Happy green thumbing!
Wendy

HELPFUL LINKS

• If you live in the Portland metro area, we can’t talk about plants without mentioning The Plant Doctors! From house visits to bringing plants back from the dead, they are the unsung heroes of Portland house plants.

• Like our products? Check out our blog on Bathroom Styling to see some of our favorite washroom accessories.

• Looking for more foliage and inspiration? We have more tips for adding green to your home in our blog on Styling Your Space With Plants.

• Watch our latest Youtube video for tips about styling plants + more!