How to Acclimate a New Plant at Home
A guide to acclimating a new plant: pest inspection, quarantine, when to repot and how to avoid stress so it settles in healthy and starts to thrive.
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How to care for your houseplants
Nine out of ten houseplant problems come down to four variables: watering, light, soil and humidity. This section breaks each one down with concrete criteria — when to actually water, how to read the light at every window, which mix to use — plus the seasonal calendar and what to do when you go on holiday.
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Moss Pole: How to Use and Make One at Home
A moss pole guide for climbing plants like Monstera and philodendron: what it's for, how to build one, attach the plant and keep the moss moist.
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A Seasonal Houseplant Care Calendar
A season-by-season houseplant care calendar: watering, feeding, repotting, light and pests through spring, summer, autumn and winter, made simple and clear.
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How to Prune Houseplants Step by Step
Learn how to prune houseplants: when and where to cut, the right tools to use, pinching for bushier growth and the common mistakes to avoid when pruning.
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How to Revive a Dying Plant Step by Step
Your plant is dying and you don't know why. A guide to diagnosing and reviving a dying plant: watering, roots, light, pests and when it is simply too late.
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Summer Care for Indoor Plants
Summer houseplant care guide: water more often, shield plants from harsh midday sun, raise humidity, feed during growth and avoid heat stress on hot days.
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How to Choose the Right Pot for Your Plant
How to choose a pot: why drainage is essential, what size to use (not too big, not too small), and the pros and cons of terracotta, plastic, ceramic and fabric.
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How to Keep Plants Watered While on Holiday
Tricks to keep plants watered while you're away: wicks, water bottles, grouping them in the bathroom, and how to prep your home before you walk out the door.
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Winter Care for Indoor Plants
Winter houseplant care guide: water far less, chase the light, keep them away from radiators and drafts, pause feeding and raise the humidity.
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How to Clean Your Plants' Leaves (and Why It Matters)
Dust on leaves blocks light and photosynthesis. Learn how to clean each type of plant's leaves without damaging them, and why your plants will grow better.
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Which Potting Soil to Use for Each Plant (and Why It Matters)
The right soil prevents half your problems. Learn which mix to use for succulents, tropicals, orchids and the garden, and the ingredients that improve any soil.
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Humidity for Indoor Plants: The Key to Brown Tips
Why your tropical plants get brown tips and how to actually raise ambient humidity. Humidifier, grouping plants, and what does NOT work.
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Light for Indoor Plants: The Guide That Clears It All Up
Direct, indirect, low light... Learn to read the light in your home and place each plant in its ideal spot so it grows healthy and compact.
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