Houseplant Care & Guides
Create a Christmasy Houseplant Display
Ho ho ho make the most of your beloved houseplants this Christmas and New Year by making them part of your festive decorations.
Houseplant hacks, tips and tricks
Debi Holland shares some tips on easy houseplant care that she uses at home.
Happy holidays – low water houseplants
If you're off on your holidays or just so busy that you forget to water your plants, we have a few suggestions for low maintenance plants that require very little attention.
How to make a kokedama
Engage in the mindful activity of making your own kokedama with Debi Holland's step-by-step guide.
How to propagate Tradescantia
Tradescantia’s sprawling tendency means over time stems elongate away from the base forming fresh new foliage at the tips but leaving the rooted end sparse with crispy old leaves. Propagation is the remedy!
How to repot cacti
Cacti are very popular houseplants. These slow-growing, low maintenance houseplants are easy to look after but as with all plants they will need a bit of attention from time to time.
How to style your home with houseplants
Styling your home with houseplants is a beautiful way to use botanicals and bring the garden indoors.
Funky ways to display houseplants
Houseplants literally breathe life into our homes filling blank spaces like botanical sculptures but there are so many ways we can utilise houseplants rather than simply placing them in a pot.
Five houseplants for low light
Not all houseplants need bright light to thrive. Many houseplants are tolerant to dimly lit rooms. Debi Holland suggests five shade tolerant houseplants that might suit your home.
Five fabulous houseplants for winter
Winter does not have to signal the end of botanic joy, instead surround yourself with an oasis of colourful foliage and flowering houseplants.
Caring for houseplants in autumn
Debi Holland has advice on how to look after your houseplants through autumn and into winter.
Make a terrarium
A terrarium is an indoor container garden which can be sealed or open; they are ideal for slow growing plants with interesting foliage. Here's how to make your own.
Houseplants with superpowers
Debi Holland guides you through plants with super powers!
Houseplant prep for summer holidays
We all need a break and as the summer holidays stretch out before us the wanderlust bug is difficult to resist, but when you are a houseplant parent there can be anxiety about leaving your precious plants to fend for themselves for a couple of weeks. So what can we…
Caring for cacti
Cactus are ideal houseplants for busy people but they still need some care to help them flourish.
Air cleaning houseplants
Plants are the key to life on earth. Plants and humans have a perfect symbiosis but some houseplants go one step further and can actually improve air quality.
Spring – time to start feeding houseplants
Spring is here and it is time to crack open the plant food and give your houseplants a well deserved boost. Debi Holland guides you through which feeds to use.
Houseplants safe for pets
Debi Holland gives the low-down on which houseplants are toxic to pets and offers tips on how to still enjoy these plants while keeping your pets safe.
Winter Houseplant Care
Our houseplants slow down in winter but they still need some TLC to ensure they stay healthy and conserve their energy ready for spring.
Christmas Crackers
Plantsmith's NEW range of Gift Crackers make ideal Christmas gifts for houseplant lovers.
World Mental Health Day 10th October 2022 – Houseplants for wellbeing
It's World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2022. Read on to find out how houseplants can improve your sense of wellbeing.
Identifying leaf problems
Identifying leaf problems can be the difference between a plant flourishing or dying. Here are some common leaf problems which can be easily avoided with a few adjustments to houseplant care.
How to care for orchids
After a while, our potted orchids at home need reviving so read on to get the low down on how to care for orchids.
Why feed houseplants?
Houseplants rely totally on us to feed them. When planted in the ground, plants extract minerals from the soil which are replenished through various means like rainfall, but when pot bound indoors, it is our responsibility to give houseplants a balanced diet.
Houseplant Doctor – Is my house plant dying?
Many houseplants live a long life, without ever giving cause for concern. However, it can be worrying when a cherished plant starts to go downhill and there is no obvious reason for its decline. Fortunately, most plants will make a full recovery once you figure out the problem.
Light Requirements of Houseplants
There are various factors that have a big impact on houseplants but the big three are watering, temperature and light. The amount a houseplant receives will make a big difference to its health, wellbeing and appearance.
Houseplant Doctor – How do I get rid of bugs?
There’s nothing worse than waking up one morning to find the leaves of your favourite foliage houseplant have been nibbled by a mysterious pest. Read on to find out how to identify, treat and prevent problems with your houseplants.
How to Repot Houseplants
All houseplants, even slow growing ones, will eventually outgrow their pots and need moving into bigger ones. Read on for our essential guide on when and how to repot your plants.
Houseplant Doctor – Why are the leaves of my houseplant turning brown?
It’s a common concern for many owners of houseplants. You’ve just bought a stunning new plant, put it in your desired location and within a week or so, a leaf starts to turn brown and eventually falls off. Don't panic. Read our guide on what is happening and how to…
How to Trim Houseplants
Most houseplants will need pruning at some point. It might be to improve its shape, encourage bushy growth or to keep a vigorous specimen from taking over a given position. On the other hand it might simply need dead, diseased or damaged growth removing. Read our guide on when and…
Top 10 Houseplants for Beginners
Some houseplants require careful attention. But not all houseplants are quite so fussy. Whether you’re looking for something that will thrive in a shady corner or a plant that can cope with erratic watering, here’s our top ten foolproof houseplants for beginners.
Houseplant Care Guide – Feeding
Feeding houseplants Plants in the garden have it easy. They can use their roots to seek out nutrients in the soil to ensure healthy growth but houseplants are completely reliant on us to keep them well fed. Yet, all too often we forget to fertilise our indoor treasures, allowing them…
Houseplant Care Guide – Misting
Misting your houseplants Many of our favourite houseplants come from tropical parts of the world, where they flourish in humid conditions. Unfortunately, the air in our central heated homes is much drier than your average rainforest and plants tend to suffer as a result. In extreme cases leaves will wilt,…
Top Tips for looking after Houseplants
Overwatering is the number one killer of houseplants. Different plants have specific watering requirements, so gen up on individual varieties to ensure they thrive. Typically, wait until compost has almost dried out before giving anymore. Remember to feed your houseplants throughout growing season (from March to September). Houseplants are supplied…