Field Notes
Plain-language notes from the studio: how to keep a plant alive, how to choose and style a planter, and the occasional honest answer to a question we get a lot. No fluff, just what we have learned.
Plant Care
Light, water, and drainage, plus a quick guide by plant: succulents, pothos, snake plants, ferns, herbs, and monstera.
Best Planters for Your Plant
How to match pot size, drainage, and style to succulents, pothos, snake plants, ferns, and statement plants.
3D-Printed vs. Ceramic Planters
An honest comparison: weight, durability, drainage, detail, cost, and sustainability.
Styling Planters on a Shelf
Grouping in threes, varying the height, mixing texture, and leaving room to breathe.
Are 3D-Printed Planters Safe for Plants?
The honest answer: the materials (PLA and PETG), drainage, growing edible herbs, heat, and how long they last.
How to Repot a Houseplant
When to do it, what size pot to choose, the steps start to finish, and how to help the plant settle in.
The Best Planters for Snake Plants
Size, why drainage matters most, keeping a tall plant stable, and styling Sansevieria with a sculptural pot.
Small Planters for a Desk
Picking a desk-friendly size, keeping water off your desk, and easy plants that thrive in a small pot.
Do Planters Need Drainage Holes?
Why drainage matters, what to do when a pot has no hole, and how to have one added to a made-to-order planter.
Modern Planters for Pothos
The right pot size for a trailing pothos, why drainage matters, and styling a vine on a shelf or hung high.