Person watering potted houseplants on a wooden table, with a sofa in the background.
This Smart Planter Wants to Cure All Your Plant Parent Woes
The system connects to an app that will advise you on watering and environmental adjustments, how much shade and light your plant will need, what kind of plant you have, and will even keep a daily plant diary to keep track on growth progress.
Feb 13, 2021
The $1 Medicine Cabinet Staple That Can Help Cure Your Sick Houseplants
You probably already have it on hand.
Feb 5, 2021
People Really Want to Talk About Their Plants and Pets on Dating Apps These Days
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According to data compiled by Tinder, people are talking about their plants and their pets more often than ever before.
Feb 5, 2021
This Heart-Shaped Bamboo Is Perfect for Your Plant-Loving Valentine
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If you’re looking for a unique way to tell your loved ones you care without the traditional bouquet of roses, try this.
Feb 3, 2021
Plant Prefab’s New Passive Homes Push The Boundaries of Sustainability
Take a look at the RPA LivingHomes 1, 2, and 3.
Jan 31, 2021
The Most Popular WFH Houseplants During the Pandemic
A look at all the houseplants that ruled home offices—from spider plants to ZZ plants.
Jan 30, 2021
These Indoor Vining Plants Give Your Home a Jungle Vibe
Aiming to achieve the indoor jungle look? Vining plants are the way to go. Whether you strategically arrange the stems around bookcases and window frames or allow them to go free-range, charting their own course, vining plants quickly up your home’s green factor. These five easy-care picks will stun in a hanging basket or high plant stand—and if you want to explore more plant options, check out our guide to the best indoor house plants.
Jan 26, 2021
How to Get That Outdoor Shower Feel—In a Windowless Bathroom
Even without access to an outdoor shower, you can still cultivate a little bit of that dreamy, relaxing atmosphere by bringing plant life into your bathroom. But what are the best plants for windowless bathrooms? The short answer is none. I talked to several plant life specialists and most told me that it’s just not possible to have plants in a room with no natural light; however there are some workarounds if you’re willing to get a little creative!
Jan 26, 2021
2 Things You Should Never Do as a New Plant Parent if You Want Healthy Plants
Avoid these two things to set your new plant fam up for success.
Jan 25, 2021
Allow TikTok’s “Plant Girl Sh*t” Hashtag To Offer Tips With a Meme Twist
"I can't talk right now, I'm doing plant girl sh*t."
Jan 24, 2021
4 Ways to Find a Houseplant-Friendly Home
Here’s how to house hunt with houseplants in mind.
Jan 23, 2021
3 Things Plant Pros Always Stock Up on in Winter—and 1 Thing They Skip
Love your plants? Then pamper them like the pros do.
Jan 20, 2021
This Designer Depicts a Post-Pandemic World with Vehicles Transformed Into Planters
Designer Nicolas Abdelkader has created a collection of photos depicting his vision.
Jan 19, 2021
These Solar Panels Are Made from Plant Waste
NEWS
They're made from crops that were destroyed by natural disasters.
Jan 18, 2021
A 365-Square-Foot Paris Rental Studio Apartment Is Plant-Filled and Bohemian
Myriam uses mirrors, lots of plants, and her favorite color orange to make her small rental studio apartment a cozy and warm place where she can forget the outside world.
Jan 16, 2021
The 9 Trendiest Plants for 2021 That You're About to See All Over Instagram
There's not a fiddle leaf fig in the bunch.
Jan 14, 2021
Here's What's Making Your Houseplant Sad—and How to Fix It
There are a few translatable signs houseplants make when they're unhappy. Here's how to read them.
Jan 14, 2021
Your Houseplants Hate Winter—Here's How to Help Them Thrive
Even though houseplants stay inside, you'll need to make some seasonal changes to their care.
Jan 14, 2021
These New LEGO Sets Are Perfect for People Who Can’t Keep Plants Alive
The Danish company is now selling plants you won’t have to (painstakingly) grow, but rather, you’ll just have to build.
Jan 7, 2021
A 450-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Uses Plants & Bright Colors to Define Spaces
Hannah is a registered nurse, but loves to do DIY/interior design on the side. "I love having lots of plants and using bright colors to give spaces definition and character."
Jan 3, 2021
This Ranch Style House Has a Warm, Earthy Color Palette and Lots of Plants
This plant mama loves to incorporate her plants, and loves art and color, but leans more toward the earthy, warm palette.
Dec 25, 2020
3 Plant Trends That Will Be Popular in 2021, According to Bloomscape
Bloomscape's resident Plant Mom shares her top 2021 plant predictions.
Dec 9, 2020
This Outdated House Is Becoming a Dream Home One DIY Project (& Plant) at a Time
Every room needed to be repainted, the flooring wasn’t great, the color of both fireplaces was not their style, and all of the cabinets had terrible finishes. But the best part about Megann's house glow up is how affordable it's been—no project cost more than a few hundred dollars!
Dec 5, 2020
There’s a Critical Part of Plant Shopping that Most People Skip
The most important part of plant care is actually quite easy to master, and it comes into play before you even purchase your plants at all.
Dec 3, 2020
Thanks to 50+ Plants, This Studio Apartment Is a Serene Greenhouse
For this young professional, houseplants serve as more than decor in her studio: They are a form of self care and meditation.
Dec 3, 2020
This Low-Maintenance Plant Trend Is in Every French It Girl's Home
And it's perfect for the holidays, too.
Dec 1, 2020
This Plant-Filled, Colorful Australian Home Is the Very Definition of Bohemian Maximalist
Lee Alford has done wonders with this once-featureless, bland, modern, open-plan house. It's now an eclectic bohemian maximalist paradise.
Nov 24, 2020
11 Stylish DIY Propagation Stations to Help You Multiply Your Houseplant Family
These DIYs are easy and chic.
Nov 24, 2020
Do Plants Feel Pain? Well, Kind Of
It's a fair question. This botanist thinks the answer comes down to linguistics.
Nov 24, 2020
The Bouqs’ New Floral Collection Benefits the Fight Against Police Brutality
The United With Flowers collection benefits Campaign Zero.
Nov 23, 2020
The Most Popular Fall Plants In Every State
Which plant is most popular in your state?
Nov 22, 2020
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6 Plant Care Accessories That Are Cute Enough to Be Decor on Their Own
There’s nothing we love more than discovering new finds to add to our houseplant collection — and we’re not just talking about plants. From containers to watering cans, the accessories that make plant care so much easier can also make it way cuter. Greendigs is known for its curation of design-forward houseplants, but their eye for style doesn’t stop there: They’ve curated some very attractive accessories, too.
Nov 20, 2020
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7 Plants That Look Great in Any Home — And Are Easy to Take Care Of
Houseplants add instant warmth and energy to a space, but they can be intimidating: Am I watering too much? Not enough? What the heck is indirect light, anyway? Don’t worry! There are plenty of pretty plants that deliver green vibes — and bonus style points — without requiring a degree in botany. We picked seven favorites that will look great in any room.
Nov 20, 2020
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3 Ways to Arrange Plants in Any Size Bedroom
Houseplants make any room a little warmer and more visually interesting, but we especially love them in the bedroom. Plants can help create a healthier sleep environment by generating oxygen and repelling bugs, and is there a better sight first thing in the morning than lush leaves sparkling in the sun? Whether you’re working with a little space or a lot, we came up with three styling ideas to make your bedroom greener — and the plants to pair with them.
Nov 20, 2020
This Rental Has Rustic Brick, Vintage Finds, Tons of Plants, and One Cute Cat
The unit’s arched windows, exposed beams, and rustic brick are charming, and the building’s location can't be beat—just steps away from art galleries, cozy cafes, and the nation’s oldest residential street.
Nov 17, 2020
A Plethora of Plants (and Custom Murphy Bed) Makes This 280-Square-Foot NYC Studio Feel Refreshingly Big
This teeny studio apartment feels like a small indoor jungle where everything fits together well.
Nov 17, 2020
I Have 90+ Houseplants—Here’s How I Keep Every One of Them Alive
It's not 24 hours with a watering can in hand, promise.
Nov 17, 2020
3 Houseplants That Can Be Used as Christmas Tree Alternatives
NEWS
If you’re starved for space, you might want to consider a tree that’s more low-key but equally festive.
Nov 16, 2020
5 Expert Tips For the Healthiest Houseplants Ever
Straight from someone who works at a botanical garden.
Nov 16, 2020
This House Has a Botanical Solution For Wasted Space Under the Stairs
An indoor garden? Yes, please.
Nov 14, 2020
It's The Perfect Time To Gift Friends An Almost-Free Friendship Plant
There's more to the meaning than meets the eye.
Nov 13, 2020
The Real Differences Between a $5 Plant and a $50 One, According to a Plant Pro
Do you really have to pay more to get a healthy houseplant?
Nov 10, 2020
A Sunny Seattle Home Has an Enviable Pink Sofa and Over 60 Plant Babies
The furniture, art, and views in this Seattle house are so gorgeous!
Nov 10, 2020
Want to be a More Ethical Plant Parent? A Biologist Answers 4 Questions You Didn’t Think to Ask
A simple tweak in your perspective could protect vulnerable ecosystems—and help garden-variety plant parents grow, too.
Nov 10, 2020
These Drones Have Been Designed To Plant 100,000 Trees Per Day
NEWS
Flash Forest, a tree-planting tech startup based in Canada, has its sights set on planting 1 billion trees by 2028.
Nov 7, 2020
The Best Houseplant for Your Home, According to Your Decor Style
Find the flora that’ll accentuate your favorite features about your space.
Nov 4, 2020
7 Celebrities Reveal Their All-Time Favorite Houseplants
Out of pure curiosity (and perhaps another excuse to keep talking about plants), we asked a range of celebrities—from Marie Kondo to Billy Porter to Bill Nye the Science Guy—about the houseplant they appreciate most.
Nov 4, 2020
It's Hard to Decide What's Better in This Sunny Home: Pretty Plants or Cute Dog
Donovan Ho's San Francisco Bay Area home is filled with fun colors, textures, eclectic home decor... and LOTS of plants.
Nov 2, 2020
A Small Chicago Apartment Has Skylights in the Kitchen and 70+ Happy Houseplants
Larayne's hobby and passion have been houseplants for 7+ years. "I find joy and happiness through caring for plants, and find it very meditative."
Nov 2, 2020
9 Space-Saving Ways to Pack More Plants into Your Home
Go greener in your home with these vertical plant display ideas!
Nov 2, 2020
3 Life-Changing Lessons My Plants Have Taught Me Recently
Gardening, as always, gives me so much. And my newest gardening venture taught me a couple new things, too, about life in general.
Nov 2, 2020
7 Windowsill Plants That Bring Big Style to Small Spaces
You don't need a lot of real estate to have an enviable plant collection. These picks will thrive on a windowsill.
Nov 2, 2020
1-800-Flowers Has a Wickedly Good Halloween Collection
Pumpkin succulents! Feline bouquets! Blood-orange roses!
Oct 24, 2020
6 Fragrant Houseplants That Will Make Your Home Smell Incredible
They don't just look pretty—they smell pretty, too.
Oct 23, 2020
Before and After: This Plain Patio Transforms into a Gorgeous Plant-Filled Oasis
When in doubt, add more plants.
Oct 19, 2020
8 Bulbs to Plant Now for the Prettiest Flower Garden in Spring
Yes, tulips and daffodils are on the list—plus 6 others you might not have thought of.
Oct 15, 2020
Allow This Plant Company to Send You Some Self-Care in a Box
The Nice Plant wants to infuse mindfulness into plant parents' lives.
Oct 10, 2020
Moldy Soil, Tiny Mushrooms, and 6 More Gross Plant Problems—and How to Fix Them
You don't necessarily have to say goodbye to your beloved houseplant.
Oct 6, 2020
This Easy IKEA Hack Is the Secret to Happy Plants—Even in Small, Dark Homes
It only took this DIYer an hour and a half to put together.
Oct 5, 2020
This Free App Reminds You to Water Your Plants
Like social media for plants, only a lot less drama.
Oct 5, 2020
1-800-Flowers Just Launched Faux Plants For the Less Proficient Plant Parents Among Us
You can have your dream plant, minus the responsibility.
Oct 2, 2020
What to Plant in October to Fill Your Garden with Color Next Spring
These five picks will have plenty of payoff in the early months of 2021.
Sep 30, 2020
Attention Plant Lovers: We Found a Cheap $2 Alternative to Potting Rocks
If your plant pot doesn’t have a drainage hole, you could add one. Or just try this $2 hardware store hack.
Sep 26, 2020
These 3D-Printed Pumpkin Planters Will Get Your Succulents Ready for Halloween
What will your succulent be dressing up as this year?
Sep 28, 2020
3 Types of Flowers You Should Include in Your Wedding—and 3 You Should Maybe Skip
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In a year of changed and pivoted nuptials, one wedding detail that remains consistent for COVID-era engaged couples is that you can still incorporate flowers into your (small) big days.
Sep 28, 2020
This Popular TikTok Shares the Most Stress-Free Way To Water Houseplants
It’s something called "bottom watering".
Sep 28, 2020
A 650-Square-Foot Condo Has a Gorgeous Tiny Plant-Filled Balcony
Most of what couple Seth and Ryan had—accessories, artwork, big furnishings—were pieces they bought years ago for previous apartments.
Sep 28, 2020
Before and After: A Chic, Plant-Filled Redo for a Grungy 1970s Bathroom
Plant parents will love this shower's feature wall.
Sep 18, 2020
What to Plant in September, the Start of Fall Gardening Season
From pretty peonies to edible greens, there's plenty of planting to do this month.
Sep 17, 2020
7 Front Door Plants to Give Your Home Fall Curb Appeal
Give your porch a colorful boost.
Sep 15, 2020
We Ordered 3 Fake Snake Plants and This $15 Find is the Best One
Once we had our top three options, we brought them into the Apartment Therapy office, along with one real-life snake plant to shoot photos and compare.
Sep 10, 2020
6 Best Terrarium Plants for Creating Your Own Mini Greenhouse, According to Pros
It's not hard to create your own mini terrarium forest—you just need to make sure you're using the right plants. Here are six the pros recommend.
Sep 8, 2020