by MAREKMKOWALSKY | Jan 1, 2014 | Office Plant TIps & Ideas
January’s feature plant is: Weeping Fig Tree (Ficus benjamina) The Weeping Fig Tree, aka the ‘Benji Tree’, is a tropical plant frequently requested by new clients. This is likely due to its widespread use and availability, but this tree seems to...
by MAREKMKOWALSKY | Dec 15, 2013 | Office Plant TIps & Ideas
“Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas….” The poinsettias are here! Nothing brightens an office in December like a huge bright red poinsettia plant or two (or twenty!) Each year at this time, thousands of poinsettias are delivered to offices...
by MAREKMKOWALSKY | Dec 8, 2013 | Office Plant TIps & Ideas
December’s feature plant is: Umbrella Tree (Schefflera actinophylla ‘Amate’) Looking for a plant for the office or home that is relatively easy to care for and has good size and impact? The Umbrella Tree is a great choice. This hardy plant, native to...
by MAREKMKOWALSKY | Nov 21, 2013 | Office Plant TIps & Ideas
Plants suffer from the winter blues too. The main culprit is the lack of humidity. When the heat comes on in the office buildings, the humidity all but disappears. You can relate to this… dry skin and eyes, the feeling of fatigue from the stale air. Indoor office...
by MAREKMKOWALSKY | Nov 4, 2013 | Office Plant TIps & Ideas
November’s feature plant is: Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree (Ficus lyrata) Look in any design trends magazine this year and you will likely find a featured room that includes a Fiddle-Leaf Fig tree. It is the current favourite of designers and is one of our most...
by MAREKMKOWALSKY | Oct 20, 2013 | Office Plant TIps & Ideas
We hear this question often. Even the most modern, bright office can seem cold and dull at times. Our clients frequently look to us to add life and colour to their work environment. For a plant to produce a flower, the conditions have to be just right. Light and...