Houseplants
Houseplants advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Houseplants
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5 best flowering houseplants to give as a gift for Mother’s Day and beyond
What blooming houseplants to gift this coming Mothering Sunday and where to get them
By Sara Hesikova
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When to repot houseplants – experts share the best time of year and what signs to look for
And get ready, the best time is nigh...
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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How to choose the best houseplant to improve your wellbeing - from soothing anxiety to making you feel happier
Pros pick the best plants to ease anxiety, boost mood and improve air quality
By Andrea Childs
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4 most unusual houseplants that will set your home apart from others and create a unique talking point
These unusual houseplants ignore trends and dare to be original – why not join them?
By Sara Hesikova
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What is houseplant root pruning? How to keep your plants from outgrowing their pots and your home
Plant experts explain what is houseplant root pruning and whether your plants need it asap
By Sara Hesikova
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6 colourful houseplants that will brighten up any home – they're easy to care for too
These houseplants will bring more than green into your space
By Sara Hesikova
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Valentine's Day gift ideas to surprise someone special
Money can't buy love, but it can buy a love(ly) Valentine's Day gift for that special someone
By Molly Cleary
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Aldi's latest Specialbuy nails this year's hottest houseplant trend – and they're a steal at £12
They're the key to instantly refreshing your living space
By Jullia Joson
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What to do with houseplants that are exposed to the cold - help them recover fast
Help your houseplants deal with the cold
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to care for a monstera deliciosa – the gentle giant of the houseplant world
How to care for a monstera deliciosa, including where to position, when to water and how to propagate
By Holly Reaney
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7 of the best fast-growing houseplants to help you buy small and save some cash
Love houseplants? Hate the high price tag? We’ve got you covered
By Lauren Bradbury
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This year's hottest houseplant trend is proof that size *does* matter
Experts declare 2024 to be the year that statement plants dominate our living spaces
By Jullia Joson
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How to care for houseplants over winter – 6 ways to keep them alive and thriving during the colder months
The experts share their top advice
By Ellis Cochrane
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7 bathroom plants that absorb moisture – to help prevent mould, damp and condensation
Struggling with excess moisture in your bathroom? Invest in these 7 plants that will absorb it right up
By Sara Hesikova
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Bedroom plant ideas – 10 ways to use plants to give your boudoir an instant lift
Decorating with plants is a delicate art, but getting it right can lift your decor scheme and health
By Ellis Cochrane
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Bathroom plant ideas – 10 genius ways to add houseplants to the smallest room
Anyone can pop a plant or two in the bathroom, but for truly clever and creative bathroom plant ideas, we’ve got top advice from green-fingered experts
By Linda Clayton
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Kitchen plant ideas – the best houseplants and how to style them in a kitchen
Create a foliage-filled cooking space and enjoy a fresh, uplifting kitchen environment
By Linda Clayton
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I was a bad plant parent when I was at uni, which is why I wish I’d opted for these unkillable houseplants instead
I was a bad plant parent when I was at uni, which is why I wish I’d opted for these unkillable houseplants instead
By Lauren Bradbury
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Love Monty Don's dreamy houseplant-filled shed? Here's how to recreate it
These are the best houseplants for your shed, if you want a lush garden hideaway to rival Monty Don's
By Kayleigh Dray
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The one good thing about a rainy summer that your indoor plants will love
The silver lining to that cloudy sky...
By Sara Hesikova
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Can houseplants protect you from cancer-causing air pollutants? New research makes a bold claim
Houseplants are no longer just 'nice to have', but a necessity
By Jullia Joson
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How to care for a snake plant – the houseplant anyone can keep alive
Discover how to care for a snake plant – the almost unkillable houseplant
By Holly Reaney
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Best plants for the bedroom - 7 soothing plants to help you sleep better
Air purifying and calming? We'll take them all
By Katie Sims
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Can a houseplant change your luck? This is what Feng Shui has to say, according to the experts
We'll take all the luck we can get
By Amy Hunt
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Living room houseplant ideas – elevate your space with show-stopping plants
Discover the best living room houseplant ideas that will bring texture, colour and life to your scheme
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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This unusual spot in your kitchen is the ideal place to keep plants warm in winter
It's a spot unlikely to cross your mind
By Jullia Joson
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The big houseplants debate - fresh vs faux, which should we have in our homes?
Do you prefer the real deal or a faux show? Or maybe a bit of both? I discover if the two can live harmoniously in my home or whether I just need to pick a side and stick to it...
By Holly Walsh