Now that fall is approaching it's time to start bringing inside any of your houseplants that you moved to the porch, deck or yard for the summer. Unfortunately that could mean bringing inside some insects, too. As a preventative measure it's a good idea to spray your plants with an insecticide even if you don't  see any pests. There are some environmentally friendly, non-toxic options available including some home made remedies.

Moving plants around can also cause them to drop leaves and show other signs of stress. To minimize the chances of this happening, bring the plants in before it gets too cold out. It's best to give them a gradual transition from outside to inside, while the windows are still open and your heat isn't on yet. 

There are many benefits to having house plants besides the obvious beauty they bring to your rooms. Plants are known to improve the air quality in a building. As they take in carbon dioxide they also absorb particles helping to purify the air. If you work in an office you should really have some plants around since they not only improve the air quality, but they increase productivity in the workplace according to this article.

Some of the best and easiest plants to consider are spider plants, pothos, peace lilies, philodendron and certain varieties of palms. If your office doesn't get any natural light you should stick with philodendron or sanseveria (also known as snake plant or mother in law's tongue.) Those are the two plants that are virtually indestructible and can practically live in a closet.  Shown in this photo is a hanging pothos. These easy care plants are also available as upright plants so you don't need to hang them. They are often planted with a slice of bark or a trellis to climb.

Take a look at some of the plants we have available here and check back often as the options change frequently.