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Plants 101: Indoor and Outdoor Edition

Zachary Wheeler • July 25, 2024

Turn over a new leaf, what are the best indoor and outdoor plants?


I have a friend/client that has the biggest green thumb. I recently did some work at his home, and I wanted to give you all the 411 on house plants. His plants are big and gorgeous, so here are some examples of some of the ones that are the best.

 

Indoor: 

Fiddle Leaf Fig-bush or tree

Dragon Plant

Monstera aka Swiss cheese plant

Corn Plant-not corn stalk

Snake Plant

 

Not that these plants are necessarily EASY to take care of because they require sunlight and weekly watering, so not terribly hard to keep alive, but you do need to be patient. 

 

Then, for outdoor plants, here in NC they stay outside for most of the year but must come inside for the colder months. They will freeze and die, even in the Carolinas. The outside sun can also be too hot in the summer, so a nice, shaded area that gets some sunlight helps. My client has a covered back patio, so it’s perfect for his plants! Here are some examples of lovely outdoor plants.

 

Outdoor:

Ferns

Palms 

Japanese Maple

Pink Dragon Plant

Split Leaf Philodendron 

 

Lastly, the EASIEST and most low-maintenance plant there is, is the Golden Pothos. This is an Indoor plant. You virtually cannot kill this plant. It needs little to no sunlight, so you can basically water it whenever. It will continue to grow and vine forever. You can cut a small section and root from a larger plant to replant it, and it will grow well for you. So easy and so pretty! I’m not an expert on plants and I am always learning, but any of these plants are good to start with. Let me know if you were inspired to start your plant journey! I beleaf in you ;) 

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By Zachary Wheeler • January 21, 2025
Mocha, Cinnamon, Ruby, Green and more! The main company I use in my business for paint is, Benjamin Moore. I have used them for years and love all their colors, stains, and products. From the whitest white to blackest black, they carry over 3000 colors for all your color needs! Beyond Benjamin Moore, we will touch on other company’s colors of the year. I love POPS of colors in design. Grays and Blues are still my go-to standards, but adding in a pop of color can make your space fun! Benjamin Moore Color of the Year is: Cinnamon Slate They describe this as a mix of heather plum and velvety brown. It is a lovely purple-y hue that would look great in a kitchen, foyer, or primary bedroom. Along with the Color of the Year, they also coordinate a color palette with that. These are colors that will complement each other and can be used together in rooms, like accents, doors, trim, etc. When I accent color, I do not mean an accent wall, just to clarify. These colors include: Rosepine-green/sage, Paris Rain-mint/light green, Sea Salt-neutral grey/white, Glacier White-white hue, Stained Glass-Teal/green, Leather Saddle Brown-burgundy/brown, Chowning’s Tan-Tan/camel, Tissue Pink-Blush pink, & Ashwood Moss-mossy green. Moving on to the other Colors of the Year. Here are my other favorites. Pantone- Mocha Moose A warm rich brown that would be perfect for a big open family room, or in a walk-in closet. HGTV Home for Sherwin Williams- Quietude A neutral green with gray and blue undertones. This would look great on kitchen cabinets or a comfortable sunroom! Behr- Rumors This is a deep ruby red with a bold warmth and would look wonderful in a moody library, home office, or a dining room. If you are looking to update paint in any of your spaces, all these colors would look great. Again, I work with Benjamin Moore, and they have plenty to choose from. I do color consultations often and work those colors into a full design. Get your 2025 started off right, and let’s get to work! 

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