Houseplants
Houseplants advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Houseplants
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4 most unusual houseplants that will set your home apart from others and create a unique talking pointThese 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 homePlant 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 tooThese houseplants will bring more than green into your space
By Sara Hesikova
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Valentine's Day gift ideas to surprise someone specialMoney 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 £12They'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 fastHelp your houseplants deal with the cold
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 clever small space houseplant ideas to steal from the world's first-ever 'Floating Terrarium'Houseplants never looked so good in even the smallest of spaces
By Jullia Joson
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How to care for a monstera deliciosa – the gentle giant of the houseplant worldHow 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 cashLove houseplants? Hate the high price tag? We’ve got you covered
By Lauren Bradbury
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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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The one good thing about a rainy summer that your indoor plants will loveThe silver lining to that cloudy sky...
By Sara Hesikova
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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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A DIY fan has turned her boring, beige bathroom into a green houseplant-filled sanctuary for less than £200Some paint, plants, and découpage have left the space looking totally different
By Millie Hurst


