Houseplants
Houseplants advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Houseplants
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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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RHS Urban Show - the new houseplant-focused addition to the line-up targeted at city-dwellers
RHS announces a new indoor plant show set to be a hub for small space gardening inspiration
By Sara Hesikova
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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
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The number trick experts swear by for an aesthetically pleasing houseplant display
Get ready to change how you arrange your plants forever
By Millie Hurst
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A plant lover shares genius house plant display hack using an old shower caddy
We are loving this idea
By Millie Hurst
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A DIY fan has turned her boring, beige bathroom into a green houseplant-filled sanctuary for less than £200
Some paint, plants, and découpage have left the space looking totally different
By Millie Hurst
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Brilliant or bonkers? The neon light-filled plant paradise from the Chelsea Flower Show
...complete with disco balls and tons of macramé
By Millie Hurst
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Lynsey Crombie Queen of Clean shares easy houseplant cleaning hack
The cleaning expert shares a simple way to dust off thin, long leaves
By Millie Hurst
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Plant expert shares simple tip to tell if your houseplant is beyond reviving
Find out if your plant can be brought back to life, or if it really is goodbye
By Millie Hurst
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Why you need to add a houseplant mister to your shelfie this weekend
They look great on a shelf and your houseplants will thank you
By Millie Hurst
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Experts reveal key repotting mistake you're probably making with your houseplants
Repotting plants is incredibly therapeutic, but you could be making a simple error that stops roots recovering
By Millie Hurst
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No green thumb, no problem with The Range's new exotic home decor drop
Create your own indoor jungle without a watering can
By Laurie Davidson
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This huge new bathroom trend is taking over Instagram
Turns out expensive beauty products are not the only things on display in our bathrooms...
By Tamara Kelly


