This article was originally published in Washington Gardener Magazine. Marimo moss balls move and groove in ways that few other plants could even dream of! During photosynthesis, these adorable aquatic spheres produce little air bubbles, which lift them up, closer to the water's surface. Though "pet" marimo moss balls tend to be about an inch or two wide, the wild ones are much larger. Lake Akan, in Hokkaido, Japan, is the primary home of these wild marimo moss balls. The na

Hi! I'm Savannah, I'm 23 years old, and I opened Easy Little Plants 2 years ago. I've got ADHD, and though I try not to let it define me,...

Hi, I'm Savannah! I'm 23 years old. 2 years ago, I opened my own houseplant shop, starting off on a shoe string budget. With time, love,...

I was born and raised in Maryland and I wouldn't have had it any other way. Maryland is my home, so I know a thing or two about the...

Every plant store has a pet- whether it's a bird, a dog, or 13 axolotls! Axolotls are my passion and I love teaching about them, raising them, and finding them the perfect homes. The internet is super misleading about axolotl care. As someone who's had everything from guinea pigs to geckos, axolotls are some of the most low maintenance and relaxing pets I've ever cared for. No, they do not hate light. No, they are not easily stressed or frightened. They actually find people r

This baby's name is Pickle! Looking at an axolotl, you'd probably get the impression that they're some incredible challenge to take care...

If your kid is axolotl-obsessed-or just loves weird and wonderful animals- this party was made for them. At Easy Little Plants, we host...

You're always welcome to visit our resident black axolotl, Benny! He loves kids and isn't bothered by noise or enthusiasm. He's just as curious about you as you are about him. To get the best chance of seeing him while he's awake and active, drop by (or better yet, schedule a fun activity) between 5 PM and 7 PM.

I've probably potted thousands of plants by now! It's crazy to think about. In the shop, specifically? The number might be in the...

A Brand New Invention! Potting mix is a pretty recent invention, first developed in the 1930s, and popularized in the 1960s. Before that,...

Plant Care When do I repot? Repotting is mainly for when your plant is drying too fast or hasn't grown in months. If you have trouble...