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There’s a lot to love about the 10 following houseplants. They aren’t too particular about their maintenance. They can handle some neglect, including erratic watering and less-than-ideal light, and still bounce back. Best of all, you can use them to quickly and effortlessly beautify your home. Read on to learn more about growing these favorite easy-care indoor plants.
Note: Many popular houseplants, including several listed below, are toxic to dogs, cats and people if ingested. Carefully consider your selections and placement if you have pets or young children. Two plants highlighted — zebra plant and spider plant — are considered nontoxic.
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Wages for residential building workers grew at a fast pace of 9.9% in September, following a 10.8% gain in August. These year-over-year growth rates in the past four months were unprecedented in the history of the data series since 1990. After a 0.3% increase in June 2023, the YOY growth rate for residential building worker wages has been trending higher over the past year.
The ongoing skilled labor shortage in the construction labor market and lingering inflation impacts account for the recent acceleration in wage growth. However, the demand for construction labor remained weaker than a year ago. As mentioned in the latest JOLTS blog, the number of open construction sector jobs fell from a revised 328,000 in August to a softer 288,000 in September. Nonetheless, the ongoing skilled labor shortage continues to challenge the construction sector.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics report, average hourly earnings for residential building workers was $33.51 per hour in September 2024, increasing 9.9% from $30.5 per hour a year ago. This was 19.2% higher than the manufacturing’s average hourly earnings of $28.12 per hour, 14.7% higher than transportation and warehousing ($29.21 per hour), and 8.1% lower than mining and logging ($36.46 per hour).
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Flowering plants aren’t as common indoors, but there are some favorites that can thrive and provide a pop of color.
15. Geranium. The familiar geranium (Pelargonium spp.) is often dismissed, but it’s hard to beat for its range of colors, interesting foliage and easy care. Grow geraniums on a sunny windowsill, let them anchor a tabletop display or pop them into a hanging pot to brighten up a corner.
Care tips: Geraniums love the sun, so they’re ideal for a west-facing window. Water thoroughly, let the soil drain completely, then let it dry out a bit before watering again. In winter, water slightly less often, but don’t let the roots get completely dry.
Feed with a fertilizer at half strength every two weeks or a quarter-strength fertilizer every week from spring through fall. Deadhead regularly and pinch back the stems to maintain a bushy shape.
Caution: Geranium can be toxic to people and pets if ingested.