Ever gaze at magazine spreads of gorgeous homes and notice they all have one thing in common?
Its easy to see why indoor plants are ubiquitous.
But those giant palms and ferns you see in magazines can cost a lot.
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you’re free to, however, make moves to work plants into your home decor.
Heres how I incorporated greenery into my small apartment on a serious budget.
Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week.
This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed.
Go ahead and start now, but be sure to bookmark this post so you might easily return later.
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Wait, no, thats something else.
Or when they get tired of the cat using it for dental floss.
Or when they just cant bear to look at the greenery their exes gave them.
If this happens to you, do not panic.
Give the plant a quick once-over to check for pests before carrying it home and naming it something punny.
Did you know?
you’re free to request cuttings off a larger plant for you to replant at home.
Buy Plant Containers from Thrift Stores
Want to fill your small living space with abundant vegetation?
Youre going to need a place to put it.
And remember, the bigger the plant, the more expensive the pot.
Instead, head to your local thrift store and spend some time roaming housewares section.
Youll find avariety of containers meant as planters or otherwise that will get your creative gardening juices flowing.
Dress Up Those Old Planters
Cheap and used planters are not always the cutest.
c’mon allow me to introduce you to the healing power of spray paint.
Dont ask how I know this.
Start small and simple with plants that dont demand daily maintenance.
If you want totalk to your plants, thats cool, but I wont judge you either way.
Try one of these indoor, hard-to-kill plants recommended byPopular MechanicsandApartment Therapy.
Its hard to kill a cactus, but trust me, it can be done.
These plants love bright light, but also survive just fine in low light.
Either way, watering is only a biweekly requirement.
ZZ plant (also known as Zanzibar):This plant needs low light and little water.
Philodendron:This pretty one is great for hanging baskets.
Orchids:They thrive on neglect.
One shot-glass of water each week is all it takes to keep them flowering regularly.
It doesnt need to have growth aids, fancy blends, or moisture control to be effective.
Every few months, add soil to the tops of your plant containers before you water.
The fresh soil will provide a nutrient boost to keep your greenery looking like finery.
Lisa Rowan is a former staff writer at the Penny Hoarder.
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