Blog | Mary Ellen Maloney

The 5 Best Trees to Grow Indoors

Just like with smaller plants, there are indoor trees for rooms of all shapes and sizes. Adding larger plants can make a statement in your interior design and provide other benefits like filtering the air and providing fresh oxygen. If you’re thinking about getting an indoor tree for your home, ...

Propagation Station Decor: Turn Your Plants Into Art

If you’re an experienced houseplant owner, you have likely tried propagating from cuttings. Many plants will grow roots if put in water, giving a trimmed off branch potential to be an entirely new plant. While it’s easy enough to use up your own drinking glasses or clear recycling for propagation, ...

Selling Your Home When You’re “Crazy-Busy”

Let’s face it. We all get busy at times. Sometimes we get “crazy-busy.” The trouble is, if you’re thinking of selling your property, having a jam-packed schedule might make you want to put off listing until a later date. And, who knows what the market will be like later in the ...

Tuscan style homes: Key elements

Tuscan style homes seamlessly blend classical architectural features with essential modern elements to bring a bit of “old world” romance into any neighborhood. Originating in the Tuscany region of Italy, the Tuscan architectural style has many recognizable characteristics. Stone walls, terracotta & stucco Building materials are key to Tuscan style house plans. ...