Posts in category 'Gardening'
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The Best Indoor Plants for Your Home
February 9th, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
Indoor plants add elements of charm and personality to a home. When you match greenery to each room's light and humidity, plants thrive naturally and require less effort. Let's explore the best indoor plants for every space and how they can transform your living areas.
Entryway Indoor Plants Set the Tone
First impressions matter, and entryways set the tone for the entire home. These areas can be challenging for plants due to low light and drafts, so hardy greenery is ideal. The Cast Iron plant thrives in dim corners and narrow hallways. Its upright shape fits small spaces without blo...
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Grow a Backyard Herb Garden
June 7th, 2023 by Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
by Juliet Grossman
If you've ever considered creating a backyard herb garden, now is the perfect time to get started.
Gardening is a pleasurable and healthy way to get outdoors. A long list of herbs can be successfully planted year 'round, and more thrive in cooler late winter and early spring temperatures.
Herbs to consider:
- Get the kids interested in gardening with chives — they can be planted in any season, are easy to grow, and taste great paired with sour cream as an elegant baked potato topping. More adventurous taste buds will appreciate garlic chives.
- Parsley is anot...
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Pets and Plants - What's Not Safe?
May 18th, 2021 by Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
Now that spring has arrived, many of us are welcoming tulips, daffodils, and other perennials to our gardens. After a gray and gloomy winter, the bright blooms are a glorious sight!
Local stores and greenhouses are overflowing with colorful flowers, creating the yearly hustle to get pots and beds planted to adorn our homes. It's hard to believe that these beautiful posies could cause our pets harm, but, sadly, many can cause intestinal upset, and some can lead to death.
When making your shopping list, here are some spring plants that can cause serious harm to your four-legged family member. If you have any of these perennials/bulbs planted where your fur-kids can get to them, you might consider moving them to a different location.
All Lilies
Both blooms...