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snake plant care tips
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September 13, 2026

Snake Plant Care Tips

Learn how to care for a Snake Plant with this easy guide covering light, watering, soil, propagation, common problems, popular varieties, and more!

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the shade garden formula
landscape, landscape architecture, plant, plants
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August 23, 2026

The Shade Garden Formula

Learn my simple shade garden formula for creating a lush, layered garden in low-light spaces, with tips for choosing plants that thrive in the shade.

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Hot Springs National Park plants
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March 9, 2026

Hiking and Native Plants in Hot Springs National Park

Explore the plants, trails, and scenic overlooks of Hot Springs National Park. This botanical guide highlights native plants, hiking trails, and beautiful nature in the Ouachita Mountains.

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creating a plant palette
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February 23, 2026

Creating a Planting Palette

Nothing is more inspiring than stepping into a garden or landscape where the designer’s plant choices work together to create a clear, cohesive mood and atmosphere! Because this blog is dedicated to teaching all things related to plants and landscape design, I thought a post on creating a plantin[...]

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care tips for christmas cactus
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January 11, 2026

Plant Care | Christmas Cactus

Well howdy! I’m going to take a gander and guess that you’ve found my little corner of the internet because someone gifted you a Christmas cactus for the holidays, and you desperately don’t want to kill it. Well, you’re in luck! Teaching folks how to care for their new photosynthetic friend[...]

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October 25, 2024

Cape Sundew Care Tips

Howdy, Botanical Texans! This week, I’m shaking things up with a little plant care magic instead of our usual landscape architecture deep dive. If you’ve checked out my Venus flytrap care tips, you already know I’ve got a soft spot for carnivorous plants. And with spooky season creeping in, w[...]

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February 22, 2023

What to do in New York City | Botanical Travels

People always say New York is a concrete jungle, but they should really emphasize the jungle part of that statement! After years of dreaming of it, I finally traveled to New York City. I'm not even exaggerating when I tell you that our itinerary consisted of 90% parks. I saw more nature in that cit[...]

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April 18, 2022

Corpse Flower | Botanical Travel

Howdy Y'all! Don't let the title alarm you! This post will not be as creepy as the title may lead you to think. Of corpse, it would be a grave error to think I'm not going to throw some Halloween jokes into this post (see what I did there). I went back and forth for a while to decide if this post s[...]

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pink rubber plant
house plants, plant, plants
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March 14, 2022

Pink Rubber Plant Care Tips

While you may not get rubber from this plant, you sure get a lot of enjoyment from the Pink Rubber Plant! Check out these rubber plant care tips!

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things to do in oklahoma city
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November 4, 2021

What to do in Oklahoma City | Botanical Travels

If you want to be with nature while being in the city, look no further than this list of things to do in Oklahoma city with a botanical twist.

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pet friendly plants
house plants, plant, plants
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June 6, 2021

Pet friendly house plants

Howdy to all of my furry friend parents! I don't know about your fur babies, but my kitty takes "curiosity killed the cat" to a WHOLE other level. I'll put it this way, I had to take her to the vet the other week because she got wax up her nose from sniffing a cooling candle (Don't worry, she was f[...]

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shamrock care tips plant
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March 15, 2021

Shamrock Care tips

Dia dhuit! Ok, I totally used Google translate to help me say "hello" in Gaelic, so you native Gaelic speakers don't come after me if its wrong! I blame Google! Speaking of Irish, since St. Patrick's day is literally right around the corner, I wanted to write up a post about a plant you may be seei[...]

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landscape architecture
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November 2, 2020

What is Landscape Architecture | Career Advice

Many people just stumble upon this career, but what is landscape architecture? I'm here to give you a run down of landscape architecture!

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November 11, 2019

15 Best Indoor House Plant | Fall 2019

  Hi, I'm Michelle, and I'm attempting to turn my bedroom into the Amazon Rainforest.  If it wasn't obvious by my job as a landscape designer, I love plants! Now that I have my own apartment, I have been able to collect more indoor house plants.  There have been a few casualties (co[...]

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Wonderful day galavanting around Scarborough Hollow!! πŸŽƒ Swipe to the second picture to see what the rain had to say about my shoes by the end of the day πŸ˜‚πŸ˜…
Wonderful day galavanting around Scarborough Hollow!! πŸŽƒ Swipe to the second picture to see what the rain had to say about my shoes by the end of the day πŸ˜‚πŸ˜…
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Wonderful day galavanting around Scarborough Hollow!! πŸŽƒ Swipe to the second picture to see what the rain had to say about my shoes by the end of the day πŸ˜‚πŸ˜…
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I fear I finally understand the allure of California. Those gas prices might be the only thing keeping me from heading west! (Okay, there are actually a lot of reasons, but that’s beside the point.)

@nationalasla was amazing! I’m saving most of my conference photos for the blog because, yes, I have to entice you to read my next post somehow. πŸ˜‰

For now, enjoy some California scenery and a video of me discovering that I love Waymo β€œway mo” than I thought I would. πŸ˜‚πŸŒ΄πŸŒŠ
I fear I finally understand the allure of California. Those gas prices might be the only thing keeping me from heading west! (Okay, there are actually a lot of reasons, but that’s beside the point.)

@nationalasla was amazing! I’m saving most of my conference photos for the blog because, yes, I have to entice you to read my next post somehow. πŸ˜‰

For now, enjoy some California scenery and a video of me discovering that I love Waymo β€œway mo” than I thought I would. πŸ˜‚πŸŒ΄πŸŒŠ
I fear I finally understand the allure of California. Those gas prices might be the only thing keeping me from heading west! (Okay, there are actually a lot of reasons, but that’s beside the point.)

@nationalasla was amazing! I’m saving most of my conference photos for the blog because, yes, I have to entice you to read my next post somehow. πŸ˜‰

For now, enjoy some California scenery and a video of me discovering that I love Waymo β€œway mo” than I thought I would. πŸ˜‚πŸŒ΄πŸŒŠ
I fear I finally understand the allure of California. Those gas prices might be the only thing keeping me from heading west! (Okay, there are actually a lot of reasons, but that’s beside the point.)

@nationalasla was amazing! I’m saving most of my conference photos for the blog because, yes, I have to entice you to read my next post somehow. πŸ˜‰

For now, enjoy some California scenery and a video of me discovering that I love Waymo β€œway mo” than I thought I would. πŸ˜‚πŸŒ΄πŸŒŠ
I fear I finally understand the allure of California. Those gas prices might be the only thing keeping me from heading west! (Okay, there are actually a lot of reasons, but that’s beside the point.) @nationalasla was amazing! I’m saving most of my conference photos for the blog because, yes, I have to entice you to read my next post somehow. πŸ˜‰ For now, enjoy some California scenery and a video of me discovering that I love Waymo β€œway mo” than I thought I would. πŸ˜‚πŸŒ΄πŸŒŠ
I fear I finally understand the allure of California. Those gas prices might be the only thing keeping me from heading west! (Okay, there are actually a lot of reasons, but that’s beside the point.) @nationalasla was amazing! I’m saving most of my conference photos for the blog because, yes, I have to entice you to read my next post somehow. πŸ˜‰ For now, enjoy some California scenery and a video of me discovering that I love Waymo β€œway mo” than I thought I would. πŸ˜‚πŸŒ΄πŸŒŠ
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I fear I finally understand the allure of California. Those gas prices might be the only thing keeping me from heading west! (Okay, there are actually a lot of reasons, but that’s beside the point.) @nationalasla was amazing! I’m saving most of my conference photos for the blog because, yes, I have to entice you to read my next post somehow. πŸ˜‰ For now, enjoy some California scenery and a video of me discovering that I love Waymo β€œway mo” than I thought I would. πŸ˜‚πŸŒ΄πŸŒŠ
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πŸ’› I’ve got the best emergency contact
πŸ’› I’ve got the best emergency contact
πŸ’› I’ve got the best emergency contact
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@kendallnicole94 birthday was picture perfect at @potobox_official πŸ“Έ
@kendallnicole94 birthday was picture perfect at @potobox_official πŸ“Έ
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@kendallnicole94 birthday was picture perfect at @potobox_official πŸ“Έ
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Kayaking adventures on lake grapevine! Scroll to the last picture to see us trying to decide if the moon was waxing or waining lol πŸš£β€β™‚οΈ
Kayaking adventures on lake grapevine! Scroll to the last picture to see us trying to decide if the moon was waxing or waining lol πŸš£β€β™‚οΈ
Kayaking adventures on lake grapevine! Scroll to the last picture to see us trying to decide if the moon was waxing or waining lol πŸš£β€β™‚οΈ
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Kayaking adventures on lake grapevine! Scroll to the last picture to see us trying to decide if the moon was waxing or waining lol πŸš£β€β™‚οΈ
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A reminder that good music is even better with good people.

Had the best time seeing Charlie Puth with a coworker who became a friend. Bonus points for being there when he called it his favorite show of the tour. ✨
A reminder that good music is even better with good people. Had the best time seeing Charlie Puth with a coworker who became a friend. Bonus points for being there when he called it his favorite show of the tour. ✨
A reminder that good music is even better with good people. Had the best time seeing Charlie Puth with a coworker who became a friend. Bonus points for being there when he called it his favorite show of the tour. ✨
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A reminder that good music is even better with good people. Had the best time seeing Charlie Puth with a coworker who became a friend. Bonus points for being there when he called it his favorite show of the tour. ✨
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