Ashley Searing is the founder and owner of RejuveNate – Plants & Wellness in Crest Hill, Illinois. The business is named in memory of her brother, Nate, who lost his battle with depression in February 2020. After his passing, Ashley found solace in combining two things she has loved since she was a child, gardening and painting flower pots by hand.
Here’s Ashley’s advice for incorporating more indoor plants in your home.
Choose a plant that speaks to you
When asked what type of plant they should buy, Ashley tells her customers to choose a plant that “speaks to you,” one that they find aesthetically pleasing or simply feel a connection with, or both!
Choose plants that you can maintain
If you’ve struggled to keep houseplants alive in the past, Ashley confirms there are numerous types of plants that are very low maintenance, and that it’s really about learning what the plant needs. So don’t give up if you have had disappointments in the past. Learning how to tend to houseplants is akin to perfecting an art form or training until you excel as an athlete—all pursuits take practice.
Learn your plants
The number one mistake Ashley sees newbie plant owners making is “overcompensating their care for the plant and over watering it.” Her advice to avoid this common mistake is to simply, “Learn your plants.” Remember that you are introducing a living organism into a new environment, and it may well take time to adjust. The beautiful plant you recently purchased may have been thriving at the flower shop but be prepared for the possibility that its leaves may droop a bit while it acclimates itself to the air quality and lighting conditions in its new space. Be attentive to your plants and you will notice when they are doing well and when they need some tender loving care.
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August 2023
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