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What’s trending in ...
houseplants
STORY BY AMY MAY | PHOTO BY adobestock
Houseplants can bring life into a home as the days get shorter
and we spend more time inside.
Although some people worry they can’t care for the plants,
Garry Ward, owner of McCammon’s Irish Market, plant nurseries
with locations in Greenwood and Brownsburg, says there are sev-
eral varieties of plants that can survive even the most neglectful
owner.
“The main concerns I get are ‘what’s the easiest plant?’ and
‘how do I not kill it?” Ward said. “There are several varieties that
do really good and are easy to care for.”
Dracaena is a genus of about 40 species of succulent shrubs
and trees. The main similarities are that they are solitary plants
with a single stem, trunk or cane.
Some of them include ficus, goldfish, ivy, liriope, philoden-
dron, dragon tree and sanseveria.
“There are lots of different varieties. Most of them are low-light
and don’t need much water,” Ward said.
Aglaonema is a family of flowering plants in the arum family.
They are native to the rainforests of southeast Asia — Thailand,
Indonesia and Malaysia. The most common houseplant of this
family, which includes 25-30 varieties, is the Chinese evergreen,
another plant that is easy to care for.
Ward said a lot of people like the snake plant, an attractive
plant that doesn’t need much attention. It has slightly prickly
edges, which could deter cats from chewing on them.
Plants not only look pretty; they also have health benefits.
The aloe vera plant is a popular succulent. If you get a sunburn
or a minor kitchen burn, Ward said to cut a piece off, split it
down the middle and apply the gel inside directly on the burn.
Greener plants, like peace lilies and fiddle leaf figs are espe-
cially good for cleaning the air and giving off lots of oxygen.
NASA research has shown that snake plants remove toxins such
as formaldehyde and benzene. Other plants, like jasmine, laven-
der, peppermint, chamomile and English ivy, are also known for
their calming and stress-reducing effects, making them ideal for
the bedroom.
“They bring a sense of tranquility to the room,” Ward said.
He also suggested trying a small palm tree in the house.
“They are tropical and relaxing. You can come home, sit back,
have a drink and get a sense of being on vacation.”
Caring for most common houseplants is easy, he said. Typi-
cally, they need water once a week. Get a moisture probe, which
you stick directly in the soil, Ward said. Don’t overwater, which
can slowly kill the plant and create a haven for fungus gnats.
“Let it get good and dry and then give it a good drink once a
week, about one or two cups.”
Ward also recommended gently cleaning the plant’s leaves with
a damp cloth or sponge about once a month. Too much dust will
block the leave’s pores.
He said the best source of information is the person at your
local nursery, who can recommend plants based on how comfort-
able you are caring for them.
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With everyone spending more time at home,
personal spaces are getting an update. But
when it comes to redesigning a bedroom to
Bedroom
make it cozy, comfy and most conducive to
sleep, it doesn’t take much, say area experts.
Normally, the bedroom is one of the last
rooms to get a makeover, says Suzanne Sher-
man, vice president of Martin Fine Furniture
in Indianapolis. Reason being, everyone fo-
Updated spaces cuses on more popular, high-traffic common
areas, like the family room or kitchen.
make staying at “Since the coronavirus, the bedroom has
been selling well,” she says. “Being at home
home more now, they’re looking at their furniture and
thinking it’s been awhile since the bedroom
appealing has been updated.”
Sherman says the majority of custom-
STORY BY JENN WILLHITE ers coming in are looking to buy Amer-
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Some other tips from
the sleep center:
Be consistent
Since sleep cycles are ruled by our
internal clocks (known as a “circa-
dian clock”), it is good practice to
keep the body on a schedule by
going to bed and waking at the
same time each day — yes, even
on weekends.
Don’t smoke
Like coffee, nicotine is a stimulant.
Smoking before retiring for the
evening can hinder the body’s
ability to relax and fall asleep. In-
gesting nicotine before sleep can
also impair the body’s ability to
get restful sleep and make it more
difficult to stay asleep and wake
rested and ready to greet the day.
Avoid alcohol and caffeine
Contrary to popular belief, con-
suming alcohol prior to bed can
adversely impact your overall
quality of sleep. Similarly, con-
increasingly easier to ship and receive homeowners installing wood floors and suming caffeine prior to bed can
than those coming from an international laminate, area rugs are definitely a hot certainly impact the body’s ability
to rest and relax. If you are one
seller or warehouse. item at the moment, Sherman says.
who is prone to the java-induced
Currently, mid-century modern styles, Mattress selection comes down to jitters, it is probably best to halt
such as the bungalow-style bedroom suit personal preference. However, what is your caffeine intake several hours
made by Vaughan-Bassett, are leading in available can make that decision a bit before bed.
popularity, Sherman says. “The bungalow more difficult. Keep moving
gives you more of a farmhouse kind of feel, Adjustable beds, which can be ordered Staying active throughout the day
and that is huge right now,” she says. “The as barebones or with all the bells and and exercising on a regular basis
help improve sleep quality and
farmhouse, barn door look has been big.” whistles, as well as bed frames that allow overall health.
One aspect of customer purchases that for storage are popular. Sherman carries
Wind down
surprises Sherman is what pieces they’re King Koil, Lady Americana and Restonic
Establish a routine that promotes
choosing. Traditionally, people would because of their quality, she says. “The relaxation, including avoiding
buy an entire bedroom set. Not anymore. brands we carry we have carried for years stress and tension.
With the increasing popularity of larger because they’ve earned the right to be No snacking
bathrooms, people don’t need a large here.” Avoiding food prior to bed not
mirror that sits atop a dresser, she says. The Indiana Sleep Center recommends only gives the digestive system a
“What is interesting is people aren’t designing a bedroom space to meet your break but also allows the body’s
other systems to rest and recal-
buying the mirror to the dresser so that sleep needs –cool, quiet, free of inter- ibrate. Heavy or spicy meals can
they can make room for the TV,” she says. ruptions and dark. If light is an issue, definitely give the digestive sys-
“People simply aren’t buying all the pieces blackout curtains are a great option to cut tem a run for its money, so if you
to the collections like they have done in down on ambient lighting. Other things must eat something make it light.
Also, consider drinking less fluids
the past.” that can help you achieve a good night’s
prior to bed to prevent sleep-dis-
One element that is enjoying a cozy sleep include ear plugs, eye shades, white rupting trips to the bathroom
comeback is area rugs. With so many noise, humidifiers and fans. throughout the night.
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is wasted. Contaminants in
the heating and cooling sys-
tem cause it to work harder,
and shorten its life. Even with
filters, the HVAC system still
gets dirty through normal use.
A clean system doesn’t have
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PHILADELPHIA — The weather is And as the COVID-19 pandemic heater, and what should you look out
starting to cool off, and in any other continues, consumers are catching for when purchasing one? Here is
year, we would all start to move on. Online retailers like furniture what you need to know:
indoors to keep warm. But we’re still seller Wayfair have reportedly seen The first thing to consider when
in a pandemic, and a lot of us are a 70% increase in searches for patio getting an outdoor heater: What kind
looking for ways to keep our socially heaters compared to previous years, of fuel does it use? Generally, you
distant gatherings safely outdoors and ditto for online retail juggernaut have three options:
in our backyards, patios, and decks Amazon. And they’re not alone. Electric patio heaters plug into
when the temperatures start to get “Throughout the year, we have standard electrical outlets, and use a
chilly. seen a significant increase in searches heating bulb to warm up your out-
One popular way to do that: Patio and purchases in the patio category door area. They are low-maintenance
and outdoor heaters. You know, the as a whole,” says Molly Parker, vice and convenient, says Lowe’s Home
types of warming devices often seen president of category experience Improvement store manager, Janeen
in outdoor dining and beer garden at online retailer Overstock.com. DeVillava, and good for smaller,
settings. They can help heat an “Additionally, we have seen an uptick enclosed spaces. The downside, ac-
outdoor space well into the colder in outdoor and patio heaters and fire cording to Parker: They require close
months of the year, and make brisk pits.” proximity to an electric outlet, and
evenings outside just a little more So, what are your options when can be affected by power outages.
bearable. it comes to buying your own patio Propane-powered outdoor heaters
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attached to your standard gas-powered table or seating area. careful when using a outdoor or patio
grill, and heat up relatively quickly Standalone heaters are the familiar, heater to keep warm. To start, both
compared to electric heaters. They’re freestanding outdoor heaters that we’ve Parker and DeVilla recommend read-
also a little more portable and flexible, all seen on restaurant patios. Parker ing the manufacturer’s instructions
as they don’t need to plug into any- says that these types of patio heaters and warnings, including any advice on
thing. They do, however, sometimes re- are Overtock’s most popular, because how far to keep them from flammable
quire some assembly, and, as DeVillava they are versatile and able to heat objects.
says, are best suited for “well-ventilated larger ares. That said, there are some rules in the
outdoor decks and patios.” “Think about your space, how often Philadelphia Fire Code that could help
Natural gas heaters are connected you would need to use the heater, and you keep things safe:
to natural gas lines, and generally are which fits best for you and your fam- Generally, the code says that there
more stationary than the other two ily,” Parker says. should be at least three feet between
options because their fuel source is Consider the climate of your area. any ignition source (like a heater) and
usually fixed. (So if you go with this As Philly-area folks know, we can face any combustible materials (like paper
option, make sure you like where some pretty frigid temps come fall and or wood) _ though some manufactur-
you’re putting it.) They provide “excep- winter. Think about the size of the area er’s instructions may require a larger
tional heat,” Parker says, and, accord- you want to heat, and how long and distance.
ing to the Home Depot, are best for how often you want to use it. When it comes to propane-pow-
larger, more open outdoor settings. Then, figure out how much heat you ered heaters, keep your gas containers
Aside from fuel options, another need. The amount of heat a particular outside, and any pressure relief devices
thing to look for is the style of patio outdoor heater can put out, DeVillava attached to them should be pointed
heater, which generally breaks down says, is determined by its “British Ther- away from any “tent or membrane
into mounted or hanging, tabletop, and mal Unit” (BTU) rating. A good rule of structure” nearby.
standalone heaters (plus fire pits, but thumb, according to one manufacturer, Tanks, valves, pipings, and fittings
that’s another article). is to divide the BTUs by 40 (or 30 for should also be “adequately protected”
Mounted and hanging outdoor heat- more chill environments) to figure out to prevent tampering or damage, and
ers attach to a ceiling or wall, and stay how many square feet a device can should be secured “to prevent unau-
in place, so they’re more permanent effectively warm up. thorized movement.”
solutions. This style is often electric, One thing to look out for though: But ultimately, proper use comes
and better for smaller spaces. Wind. Park recommends placing your down to the individual appliance itself.
Tabletop heaters are more compact, outdoor heater in a place that avoids “Always carefully read the instruc-
and may come in electric or propane as much wind as possible in order to tions and warnings prior to purchas-
gas versions. Generally, they’re more maximize the effects of the heat it puts ing, installing, and using heaters as an
portable, and better suited to heating off. added safety precaution,” Parker says.
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