In the post-pandemic world, the houseplants They are no longer simple decorative elements, but real family members. And as for children or pets, today there are professional figures who take care of them at home: real Plant sitterexperts in green design, maintenance, and botanical advice.
Full services made to measure
An example is the Nerdy Plant Coborn from the idea of Brandon Barnett And Cameron Dotson In Atlanta. The company has evolved from a gadget shop for nerd plants (such as Pokémon themed pots) to a Complete service of plants care. The two founders divide the tasks: Barnett deals with the technical aspect and the health of the plants – even coming to create Personalized soil mixtures – While Dotson manages the logistics part.
Offer weekly, fortnightly or monthly visitswith costs that vary according to the customer’s needs. The service includes watering, pruning, repottedbut also diagnosis of parasites and environmental problems. Those who are beginners can request one personalized advice: an inspection is carried out to evaluate light, ventilation and style of the environment. Then you receive a project with different plants proposals. Once approved, the team deals with the purchase, of theinstallation and, if requested, periodic maintenance.
On the other side of the United States, a Los Angeleswe find the experience of Louis Eastonfounder of The Plant Mon. After losing his job during the pandemic, Easton transformed his passion for plants into a profession, starting with a stall in front of the house. Today offers Delivery of plants, interior design, Consultants on edible gardens And Eco-sustainable projects. His roots have in childhood, when he accompanied his father in the nurseries. His project also includes educational workshops and participation a local markets.
A new form of urban green care
These services reflect a cultural change: people They want green in the housebut often they do not have the time or competence to cure it. That’s why figures like “custodians of plants“They are becoming essential. Innate, polish, repot and sometimes they also send a photo of your plant while you are on vacation. Because, as professionals in the sector say, Plants are living beings and deserve attention.
