Houseplants
Houseplants advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Houseplants
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This year's hottest houseplant trend is proof that size *does* matterExperts 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 monthsThe experts share their top advice
By Ellis Cochrane
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7 bathroom plants that absorb moisture – to help prevent mould, damp and condensationStruggling 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 liftDecorating 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 roomAnyone 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 kitchenCreate 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 insteadI 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-dwellersRHS announces a new indoor plant show set to be a hub for small space gardening inspiration
By Sara Hesikova
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Love Monty Don's dreamy houseplant-filled shed? Here's how to recreate itThese 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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Can houseplants protect you from cancer-causing air pollutants? New research makes a bold claimHouseplants 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 aliveDiscover 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 betterAir purifying and calming? We'll take them all
By Katie Sims
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Living room houseplant ideas – elevate your space with show-stopping plantsDiscover 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 winterIt'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 displayGet ready to change how you arrange your plants forever
By Millie Hurst
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Experts have identified the ultimate houseplant leaf shape to lift your moodHere's why a Chinese money plant is better than an aloe vera
By Millie Hurst
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A plant lover shares genius house plant display hack using an old shower caddyWe are loving this idea
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 hackThe 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 revivingFind 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 weekendThey 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 houseplantsRepotting 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 dropCreate your own indoor jungle without a watering can
By Laurie Davidson
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This huge new bathroom trend is taking over InstagramTurns out expensive beauty products are not the only things on display in our bathrooms...
By Tamara Kelly
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As a houseplant lover, here are 16 things I’ll be buying in the Black Friday salesSpruce up your house with some discounted shrubs!
By Lizzie Thomson
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Houseplant trends 2021 – we reveal the foliage that's growing popular this yearAre spider plants out and sponge plants in? Is there still a lot of love for succulents? Let's find out!
By Rebecca Knight


