6 tips to remember when decorating with houseplants

Over the past few years, indoor plants have increasingly become one of the most popular décor items, and for good reason. Alongside the fact that they can instantly brighten up any space, they also come with a range of health benefits.

From easing depression and anxiety to cleaning and purifying the air, it makes sense why you should want to have them in your home. However, there are still a few styling tips you need to keep in mind.

Below we’re going to discuss six points that you need to consider when decorating with houseplants. All right, let’s get started!

Consider your lighting

While houseplants are known to be easier to look after, you still need to pay attention to what areas of your home get natural lighting. Some types will grow best underneath windowsills, while others can cope well in low-light areas.

Luckily, the web is full of information, like these marble queen pothos care tips, for example. With some research, you’ll know exactly what plants to try growing first.

Make use of vertical space

Most people start off with small plants on their coffee table or in the corner of the room, but you shouldn’t forget to make use of your vertical space.

For example, a few hanging pots in the bathroom or climbing ivy adds depth, texture and a beautiful pop of colour in minimalistic homes.

Group plants together

If you’re unsure about how to display all your favourite plants, one simple tip is to group the same types together. The similarity helps keep things uniform while still filling in all of that leftover space.

Just make sure that you don’t go too crazy. While clustered plants can look great, you only want to take in what you can physically care for. Otherwise, you’ll be digging a lot of little plant graves.

Create a unique focal point

If you want to incorporate just a few plants, making one show-stopper a unique focal point is a great idea. It not only gets your guests talking but is perfect for those that don’t want to take care of a forest.

Think of getting something like a fiddle leaf fig or monstera. They are large enough to make a statement but still bright enough to breathe life into any room.

Avoid overcrowding

While groups of plants can look great, as we talked about above, you need to be careful with the other decorative pieces you have in your space. Too much décor can quickly make a room appear cluttered.

Pay attention to pots and hangers

Finally, the last tip to remember when decorating with houseplants is to pay attention to the pots and hangers you use. These make just as big of an impact and can tie your entire house’s theme together.

If you want to incorporate more colour, you can find ones with unique patterns, but if you want to keep things natural, macramé and hessian are excellent choices.

Final words

By following the above, you can enjoy all the great benefits that houseplants have to offer while creating a dreamy paradise in your own home… Good luck!

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How to move your plants when you move home

Moving home can be one of life’s most stressful activities. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way. If you plan ahead effectively, your move will be exciting rather than stressful. Part of this involves ensuring that your most cherished possessions arrive safely. For many people, that includes their plants. Here are some tips to help move your plants to their new location successfully.

Get packing in good time

Even if you have the budget for professional removers, it can be more useful to use mobile storage solutions like https://www.mobistorage.com.au/moving-house/perth/. The benefit of this is that it allows you to pack your belongings yourself at your own pace. This allows you to declutter as you go rather than leaving it to the last minute.

Taking the pain out of the main household move will give you more time and energy (and money) to organise the removal of your more precious items. As a rule of thumb, pets and any very personal items should generally travel with you. Plants may go in your car (or on public transport). You might, however, want to arrange alternative transport for them.

Moving garden plants

Before you move outdoor garden plants, make sure that you legally can. If you’ve sold a home with a garden then the garden plants may be considered to be a part of that sale unless you clearly specify otherwise. If you’re a tenant, then the plants will probably belong to your landlord unless you planted them yourself. Taking seeds or cuttings is often a better option.

You’ll also need to consider the practicalities of finding a new home for your garden plants. Even if your new garden or allotment is geographically close to your old one, the conditions may be significantly different. For example, the soil may be more acid or alkaline, there may be a different balance of openness and shelter and/or of light and shade.

If, however, you’re confident that you can take at least some of your garden plants with you and give them a happy new home, it’s generally possible to move them. Prune them back as hard as possible ahead of your moving day. Then uproot them as close as possible to your moving day. Try to dig when the soil is warm rather than cold or hot. Leave plenty of room for the roots. All these steps will minimise trauma to the plants.

Pack and load your plants for stability

Once you have all your plants gathered together, you need to pack them for stability. For example, tie branches together and add canes for support. Consider adding weights to pots. Try to pack smaller pots in trays with lips so the pots support each other. Keep the weight balanced across the tray.

When you load your plants, keep stability in mind. If you have a lot of plants, using a van can be far easier than using a car. Whatever transport you use, make sure that larger plants (and their pots) are going to stay put and not crush smaller ones.

If you’re going any more than a very short distance, give your plants a good drink before you leave. In fact, if you’re going a long distance in hot weather, you may need to rehydrate them periodically during your trip.

Making your plants feel at home

Check your plants thoroughly for transport damage and if you find any deal with it promptly. Replant garden plants as quickly as you can and water them in thoroughly.

Try to give all your plants the same conditions they had in your old home. Container plants will generally adapt easily, garden plants will often need more attention. In particular, they’ll probably need extra water and possibly food until their roots are completely back to normal.

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Price Points: Faux houseplants

Houseplants have seen a major resurgence in popularity over recent years. One thing that we’ve discovered since moving to our Welsh cottage is that it’s not a great environment for growing certain types. A couple, like spider plants and oxalis, are very happy. Most others find it too cold, too dark, too damp… or a combination of the above. The solution? Faux houseplants!

Would you consider faux houseplants in your home? There’s such a huge range of artificial plants on the market – and at price points to suit every budget. There are numerous types of faux houseplants to suit any situation; hanging ones such as string of pearls (which we’ve managed to kill!), tall floor-standing ones like ficus elastic (another one bites the dust!) and statement cacti – e.g. the Mexican Giant Cardon (we knew better than to try this one!).

If you possess a black thumb, aren’t that into horticulture or want to position a plant in a situation where a natural specimen wouldn’t thrive, then here are three that will give your décor a green & natural vibe.

FEJKA artificial potted hanging ivy plant – 12 cm: £5.00, IKEA
Artificial rubber plant – 120cm: £40.00, Matalan
Artificial cactus – 167cm: £539.99, Wayfair

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