The Dirt

A planting journey, completed with love.

Building Horti has been a labor of love for both of us. We bootstrapped this company from a small idea in 2017 into something that touched thousand...

Happy Plants for a Healthy Planet

Nothing makes a plant lover happier than seeing their houseplants thrive. Flourishing foliage, nutrient-rich soil, and baby buds growing strong are...

Plant Lingo Explained - Variegation & Fenestration

Variegation A characteristic of plants that is on everyone’s radar is variegation. It’s a fashionable plant oddity that is defined as the appearanc...

Plant Lingo Explained - Pet-friendly Plants

Houseplants might not be the only living creatures you share your home with. If you have indoor pets, knowing which plants are safe for them to liv...

PLANT LINGO EXPLAINED - HARD TO KILL PLANTS

The market for hard-to-kill plants is rife with promises of plant varieties that can survive life in an apocalyptic fall-out shelter. Similar to lo...

Plant lingo explained - LOW LIGHT PLANTS

Plant care is a welcoming space for curiosity. Houseplant lovers come from all walks of life, but one thing we share is a growing thirst for knowle...

Your Plant Valentine

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Plant lovers share a fascination with the botanical world. When it comes to our houseplants, we cater to their needs — h...

Best Indoor Plant Trends of 2023

Plants are here to stay. They are central in our homes, vital in public spaces, and enriching companions in our daily lives. Plantcare is increasin...

Our Plantcare Resolutions

As we wrap up this year and prepare to greet the next one, there’s often pressure to come up with a plan of how we’ll be better than the current v...

Horti’s Guide to Mindful Gifting

Gift giving is about consideration of your loved one’s desires and needs. It’s about paying attention to the details, when they mention a new hobby...

‘Tis the Season for Plants

Plants take the pressure out of holiday shopping. They bring living joy to gift giving that is far more aligned with the spirit of the season than ...

Fall and Winter Houseplant Care

Your transition to fall might include pulling those cozy boots out of your closet or kicking on the heater, but plants also need to make adjustment...