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This time of year reminds us how thankful we are for everything we have, including our beloved customers! Long-time customers …

PLANTZ has partnered up with our friends over at Tampa Bay WAVE to bring them the plant services of their …

Where are all our hockey fans at?! Here at PLANTZ, we love to support our very own Tampa Bay Lightning …

Biophilic Design is all about bringing in living nature from the outdoors into an indoor space giving you a nature …

We are feeling MOSStacular today! Why you ask? Our project manager Keith Lindquist completed a project we are proud to …

PLANTZ is a big supporter of the Suncoast Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators.  We are so excited every …

Talking about how to #BringNatureIndoors using moss walls, presenters Gabriella Cabezas of BeneittMoss, Simon May of McCaren Designs, Steve Stanford …

Each October, we like to show some of our customers some extra spooky love!  These custom designed pumpkins leave our …

PLANTZ teamed up with Creative Sign Designs of Tampa to bring life to an Absolut Vodka promotion for the Amalie …

  How better for Grow Financial to do some corporate branding than with a custom-made presentation of plants and moss?  …

Reporting from Fort Lauderdale, and once again TPIE is the place to be for inspiration for all things foliage and …

Have you seen our new commercial on WEDU? In partnership with the network, we’ve provided beautiful office plants for their …

PLANTZ recently provided plants and planters for the relocated, renovated, restored, and re-opened historic Belleview Inn in Bellaire, Florida.  Plants …

The PLANTZ team members dressed up as a team of emojis for Halloween this year! We had our party at …

At PLANTZ, our motto is “Make People Happy with Plants”, and this October we’re making people happy with pumpkins. We …

We are ecstatic to say that PLANTZ recently partnered with the local Tampa affiliate of PBS, and we are providing …

Another innovative display of indoor plants is in the books! Cognizant is expanding its Tampa operations with new office space …

The PLANTZ team has been hard at work spreading happiness to the Tampa Bay area through plants! Rakuten Marketing recently …

Are you unable to spend quality time outdoors during the workday? Instead of depriving yourself of the many benefits of …

Humans have an innate, deep-seated psychological need to connect with nature. It is simply one of our instincts, which is …

We are so thrilled to hear that Tampa, Florida – our beloved hometown – has been named the world’s best …

PLANTZ was selected to add the finishing green touch in the new sales center for BTI Partners at Marina Pointe …

One question we are frequently asked is if it is possible to keep indoor plants alive in a space that …

A large percentage of Americans spend their workdays inside offices and in front of computers. Some may find regularly practicing …

Tropical Plant Industry Expo is in full swing. I have to escaped the frigid north of Tampa and retreated to …

Indoor plants have become quite the hot commodity – and we couldn’t be more excited about it! From acting as …

Fall is officially in the air in the Tampa Bay area. Temps are expected to fall in to the 50’s …

PLANTZ played host to French exchange student Jean Fischer from Orthez, France. With a few family connections in Tampa, Jean …

The PLANTZ team is committed to safety – safety at our shop, safety on the road, safety in customer accounts, …

Stress does not only make humans feel horrible emotionally – it can also exacerbate just about every health condition and …

It has been said, “Poor is the Nation that has no heroes, but beggared is the Nation that has and …

INC.com recently featured an intriguing article on humans’ profound and innate connection with nature and the effects of the modern …

Humans have it easy when it comes to telling time. We simply whip out our smartphones or glance at a …

Do you spend most of your waking hours behind a desk or in an office? Would you like to bring …

PLANTZ is celebrating Allen Pryor’s fifth anniversary with the company. “Five years ago we brought Allen onboard when we acquired …

Did you know that every human instinctively responds to nature in a positive way? This instinct, however, is in danger …

As the younger, Millennial generation becomes less loyal to their employers, businesses are scrambling to find ways to retain their …

Would you like to be healthier, happier, and even smarter? All you have to do is add plants! With Americans …

PLANTZ President Steve Stanford and Sales Manager Keith Lindquist attended the Suncoast Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Vendor Showcase on …

In preparation for the future on Earth and in space travel, researchers from the University of Florida Institute of Food …

The trees have been taken down, the decorations put away for another year, and the New Year has officially begun. …

At PLANTZ, our team is dedicated to the Tampa Bay area, the local community, and local businesses. With this in …

A few of us got together this morning and started observing Veteran’s Day in PLANTZ fashion. Many thanks to our …

PLANTZ recently added plants and planters to the historic McNulty Station in downtown St. Petersburg.  The building was the city’s …

The PLANTZ Team recently visited some of our favorite customers to deliver customized pumpkins for some Halloween and Fall fun! …

Recently, there have been advances in the ways that people can grow plants in mediums besides soil and other standard …

By now, we all know the amazing powers that plants possess and the many benefits that they offer when placed …

In a unique display of indoor plants, CI Group has installed a LivePicture in the lobby of their expanded showroom …

The thought of growing plants on your office walls sounds insane, but in reality, this “plant walls” trend has been …

Are you considering adding indoor plants to your home or office? Here are the top five reasons why you should …

As unbelievable as it may sound, having more plants and landscaping near and around your home might actually help you …

When compared to maintaining a home garden, commercial landscaping requires a bit more care and attention that one might think …

Whether in an office or outdoors, the reason plants wilt in most situations is simply because they are in need …

Most of us consider plants to be passive green additions to our homes. They live happily in a pot and …

When Commercial Design Services (CDS) of Tampa was hired to overhaul one of the primary lobbies on Moffitt’s main campus, …

Have you ever wondered how plants communicated? Studies have shown that a distressed plant releases a VOC, or volatile organic …

It’s officially summertime, and you know what that means: sun’s out, bugs out. As we begin to spend more time …

True to its mission to make people happy with plants (regardless of size), PLANTZ is working to help prevent Texas Phoenix Palm …

Indoor plants play an important part in creating a pleasant, healthful, and happy indoor living space. Their color and foliage …

When people say that they can’t have indoor plants in their homes, it’s normally for one of two reasons: “I …

The PLANTZ team is so excited to be participating in the Interior Plantscape Symposium at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, …

  At PLANTZ, we are always so thrilled when our wonderful clients receive the recognition that they deserve. Needless to …

No office or living space is truly complete without a pop of color in the form of a healthy and …

The knowledge that office plants are incredibly beneficial for improved employee health, mood, and productivity is fairly well known. Although …

The Beaux-Arts Group has posted another great blog on the latest trends for the office this year and we were …

The Wall Street Journal recently published an article entitled “Instead of Computer Code, ‘Plant Hackers’ Tinker With Genetics.” In this …

Isn’t the potting soil that you buy from the store the same as what you can get for free in …

The Beaux Arts Group recently posted this awesome blog highlighting the amazing benefits of including plants in your office. We are always …

Are you still looking for the perfect Christmas gift for that friend of family member that seems to have everything? …

The colorful plants that we all enjoy decorating with during the holiday season don’t have to be a temporary feature …

Did you know that the United States Environmental Protection Agency ranks air pollution as one of the top threats to …

At some point in the life of your office or indoor plant, repotting becomes a necessity. Indoor plants should be …

Improving an indoor area is sometimes just as simple as adding a plant or two to the space. In addition …

As October draws to a close, we’d like to show our continued support for Breast Cancer Awareness. We are proud …

In the local tech community, there are few names as well known as Tampa Bay WaVe. As they are continually …

Halloween is the perfect time of year to focus on the creepy, smelly, and scary members of the botanical world. …

While indoor plants add beauty to your home or office, it is important to remember that they are living things …

  Move over, ferns. You have officially been replaced as the go-to plant for indoor and office decorating. A way …

October is finally here! Even though we here in Florida are still feeling the muggy, 90-degree heat of the endless …

  Have you ever tried keeping a plant alive in a lowly lit room or office? This can prove to …

  Whether you live in an urban area or work in a modern office where greenery may be hard to …

  The average full-time employee spends 40 hours a week at work. That’s a lot of time spent in once …

Indoor plants can be wonderful additions to any home or office space, no matter how big or small. But, let’s …

Even though the torrential rain and the blistering sun can put a damper on us and our fun summer months, …

  It honestly is more than just the food. The food is obviously something that has to be there, but …

  This is the 21st century, we are no longer confined to the idea that if you are going to …

Ok so you took our tips on how to kill the weeds plaguing your backyard, but you don’t think that’s …

  Nothing is more frustrating than planting a beautiful flower bed, or finish mowing your lawn and the next morning …

  Alright freshmen! This blog is for you! Your next step in life is about to begin. You are saying …

  While walking through the garden department of your local home improvement store do you ever find yourself thinking about …

  Right now you might be thinking that the rain that has plagued our Florida might not let up, that …

  Over the last few weeks Florida has been essentially, how can we say this nicely, underwater? It has been …

Floridians are often full of pride for their native homeland. They love their champion sports teams and enjoy the gratification …

  So your thumbs are growing a darker shade of green and it is time to officially take on the …

Beaux-Arts Group recently posted a great blog post that highlights the benefits of having indoor plants in the work environment: WHY …

  Gardening and even maintaining indoor plants can be a difficult task even with easy to handle plants. Remembering to …

  The Basics  Do not let the shade of your green thumb fool you. Anyone can become a master gardener, …

  Finding a unique gift for a friend or family member can be a daunting task. Especially, if you would …

Nothing is harder than trying to make the bride happy on her big day, or figuring out how to seat …

  Let’s face it, your office or cubicle is not the coolest thing on the planet. It is a place …

  Everyone has character and everyone has their own specific personality. There is nothing wrong with that; it is how …

  The last thing any future bride wants is to be walking down the aisle and see a fake plant. …

  Dressing up for work is often a conformist piece of expression. After all, working as a unit and committing …

PLANTZ was selected to provide the interior plantings for the much-anticipated opening of bartaco in Old Hyde Park Village in …

  You have seen it before… the house at the end of the street that looks like it has been …

Florida is sort of all over the place weather wise. We can sometimes see scorching hot days, torrential downpours, and …

  Whether you’re planning a wedding for your best friend, a surprise party for your sister, or a weeklong ceremony …

After a long day at the office, the last thing most people want to do is make sure they watered …

Yes, we offer plants for you to rent! If you are having an event and want to add a little …

­ For years, we have been telling people that adding plants to office spaces adds so much more to the …

By: Steve Stanford I had a great morning with a fine serviceman – Senior Airman Ted Henderson of the United …

PLANTZ continues its commitment to best industry practices by renewing its Green Earth-Green Plants® certification. As a Green Earth-Green Plants® …

Migrating to south Tampa from New York a few years back, Mary Cassidy fell in love with Florida’s tropical plants. …

Chester Brunnenmyer’s Bar and Grill is hot new spot for food and spirits located in historic downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia …

What comes to mind when you think of a wedding aside from cake, dancing, and a white gown? There are …

Inc.com recently published an article entitled “5 Office-Design Trends to Supercharge Your Workspace.” It went over ways to energize, inspire, …

In keeping with tradition, the PLANTZ team recently delivered two beautiful Fraser Fir Christmas Trees to Miracle Place at Metropolitan …

On September 24th, Boring Business Systems celebrated their 90th year of service with a “Birthday Bash” to remember. Over 300 …

Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii! Kentia Palm.  Howea forsteriana.  My favorite palm tree.  It’s native to Lord Howe Island …

It is said that first impressions are everything, as they give people a chance to quickly make assumptions based on …

Whether the office printer won’t stop jamming while you are trying to print a report, your nerves are getting out …



Are you looking to liven up the décor at your next event? Consider using event plants to make your event green and …

Do you have office plants? If not, you should. Plants serve more of a purpose and benefit than just decoration. …

Did you know that it’s possible to design your logo into a wall of plants? PLANTZ is now installing plant …

Finding the right plants for your office depends on many factorsOffice plants help to clean the air, stimulate your brain, …

Plant Walls (living green walls) are the newest trend in plant rentals and service. Not only are they breathtaking and …

Tampa, FL (February 25, 2014) – PLANTZ, a plant management company, is donating its Office Plant Care services to encourage entrepreneurial …

February 24, 2014 PLANTZ continues to show its dedication to the Tampa Bay Community through its generous donations. The Tampa …

This article was published by Eric Jaffe from fastcodesign.com on November 19, 2013. SERIOUSLY, LIKE YESTERDAY. OFFICE VEGE​TATION OFFERS “MICRO-RESTORATION”–THE …

PLANTZ is happy to announce that it is moving to bigger and better digs. The company has purchased the 2.5-acre …

On Wednesday May 15th the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners appointed PLANTZ President and Owner Steve Stanford as a …

If you haven’t yet heard, the Tampa Bay Business Journal has chosen 30 finalists from over 50 submissions to their Coolest …

Tampa’s annual celebration of all things green, better known as GreenFest, is this Saturday and Sunday at Henry B. Plant …

From Biology 101, we all know that plants use carbon dioxide (what we breath out) and water with a sunlight …

LAKELAND, FL – 3/1/2013 –  Fields Automotive Group recently opened its newest Mercedes-Benz showroom at 4141 N Florida Avenue in …

Earlier today PLANTZ placed new plants and planters in the iconic Beachcomber Restaurant on Clearwater Beach.  Since 1948, the restaurant …

Last Thursday, PLANTZ sponsored the Chamber of Commerce’s 127th Annual Meeting at the Tampa Convention Center. More than 650 people …

The holiday season is among us and the PLANTZ Elves have arrived at Faces of South Tampa. This year, Faces of …

This morning PLANTZ happily donated beautiful Poinsettias for centerpieces at Metropolitan Ministries’ Breakfast of Champions. Metropolitan Ministries goal for this breakfast was …

For the second year in a row, PLANTZ has made a contribution to Bay Area Legal Services on behalf of the PLANTZ …

Last Thursday PLANTZ attended the Suncoast Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators 2012 Annual Education Conference and Business Partner …

On Saturday, September 29th, over 1,000 MacDill Air Force Base personnel and civilians celebrated the 65th anniversary of the United …

Earlier this week PLANTZ President Steve Stanford joined other Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce members on the annual benchmark trip. …

Steve Stanford, president of Plantz, shares insights on maintaining your plants in an interview with the Tampa Bay Times. Read …

Basque Mediterranean Tapas Ultra Lounge is having its Grand Opening on July 20th in Clearwater and PLANTZ has installed 3 …

Morphogenesis held an open house on June 18th to celebrate its relocation to a new building.  The celebration included a …

PLANTZ recently installed interior plants and planters in the new CAMLS facility in downtown Tampa.  CAMLS is USF Health’s 90,000 square foot …

Setting up for GreenFest 2012. Come visit us in Plant Park at the University of Tampa on Saturday and Sunday and …