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Fungus Gnats

Fungus Gnats.. Can’t live with ‘em.. Can’t live with ‘em. Am I right? If you aren’t familiar, fungus gnats are the small flies that infest the soil of your beautiful live plants. Adult fungus gnats aren’t harmful, but they are very annoying, to say the least. However, if the larvae are present in large quantities,… Read more »

Benefits of Plants

As humans, we are often drawn to nature. When we can’t be outside, we bring Nature Indoors via indoor plants. This innate connection with nature is what is called Biophilia, and there’s a good reason for it. According to multiple studies, indoor plants have been known to decrease anxiety and increase productivity and attentiveness. Some… Read more »

Three Gorgeous Office Plants

Indoor plants are a great way to add a splash of greenery and bring nature indoors. Especially if you’re working inside all day! Science has proven that this practice, called Biophilia, is great for the mood and well being of your employees. Wondering which ones start with? Try these great indoor plant options below! The… Read more »

I Promise, You Can Keep a Plant Alive!

  If you’re fortunate enough to work in the interiorscape (indoor plant) industry, then I can almost guarantee that you’ve heard this before: I don’t have a green thumb. It never fails; people are fascinated that you can keep a plant alive. What if I told you that I used to be one of those… Read more »

Where Do Plants Come From?

To answer that question, we have to go back in time. How far back? Researchers found that land plants arrived some 700 million or so years ago. Or if you want to get technical, land fungi, also a type of plant, have been around about 1,300 million years. Plants came along, and with them the… Read more »

Fun Plant Facts

Ever heard of a Sneezewort, or a Monkey Puzzle Tree? We’ve got a whole list of wonky plants and the inside scoop on where they got their funny names! #1 Sneezewort Yarrow (Achillea ptarmica) Also known as: Sneezeweed I’m named this because… I was once used as a sneezing powder. Sneezeweed was dried up and… Read more »

Holiday Update

If you are looking for a more natural look for your Holiday decorations, look no further than the beautiful Winter Woods theme. With the woodsy feel of the burlap, pine cones, vining material and forest animals, the vibrant contrasting colors of red, gold, bright green and white, it will invoke visions of a sleigh ride… Read more »

Plant News

Spring Snow in July? It can happen with the beautiful Aglaonema ‘Spring Snow’. With its striking and eye-catching colors, this beauty is certain to turn heads in your office, lobby, atrium or home. If you are interested in getting more information about this plant or our plant service, please contact Foliage Design Systems at 904-928-9600… Read more »