Here at Poppies, we loving hanging out with our new and returning customers from the Queen West community and beyond. The only hang up is that don’t have room for more customers with all of our beautiful new plants we just got in! Well actually, we’ve found the perfect solution for that and we want to share it with you. Hanging plants! Keep reading to hear three reasons it’s time you join us on the hanging plant craze.     Keep them out of reach One of the most frequent questions we get in store is what plant options exist...

There is just something about a miniature version of a big thing that is so adorable… Probably why our bonsai trees are so popular! Bonsai is the ancient Japanese art form of growing plant varieties using wiring and pruning techniques to mimic the shape of full sized trees. The variety of bonsai that we have available in store and will be talking about today is the juniper bonsai. To keep your juniper bonsai looking its cutest, we have some quick plant care tips to share with you! Let’s get into optimal light, watering and pruning to help your bonsai thrive....

 As much as we would love for summer to last forever, it has to come to an end eventually. The start of September means the end of summer vacation, the start of cooler weather, and a return to school and work. Readjusting to a regular routine can be a challenge. It’s important to take care of yourself and combat the stresses of these changes. A great practice that can help you de-stress and maintain your mental and physical health is aromatherapy. Here are 3 benefits of adding aromatherapy to your self-care routine:

Here at Poppies, we get all kinds of questions and give all kinds of advice about houseplants every day. Whether you're a new plant parent or an experienced indoor gardener, a little guidance and advice on plant care is always valuable! Here are three of our favourite care tips from our plant experts to help you help your plants thrive:  Avoid Overwatering The easiest way to kill a plant it with too much love! You may feel the urge to tend to and water your plant every day, but the majority of plants need some time to breathe before they’re watered. Too much...

Looking to start your own indoor jungle but not sure where to start? Getting into the wide world of houseplants can be overwhelming for beginners, but we’re here to help! These three low maintenance winners are perfect for new plant parents, people without a green thumb and busy people on the go.

These elegant flowering plants aren’t nearly as difficult to care for as their reputation may suggest! Orchids are actually a pretty low maintenance, hardy plant, and are extremely rewarding when given the correct conditions. Here are three orchid care tips that will set you up for success: