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.
Houseplant Care & Guides
Our resident houseplant doctor provides you with all the information to keep your houseplants happy and healthy.
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.