Houseplants are basically the bane of millennial existence. We love them, we treat them like children, we nurture them, then we kill them. Not on purpose, obviously, because that would be plant murder – but looking after a plant is hard, hard work. It's basically a starter job for getting a pet. Or a baby (that's right isn't it?). You either give it too much love (read: water) and over-water it, or you forget it exists because it sits near your sink and that’s probably the area you visit least in your shared flat.
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So, let’s help shall we. Introducing your plantionary. Here you will find tons of useful tips and tricks to keep those plant babies alive, so go forth and be green. Live little plant babies, live.
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10 Houseplants That Even You Can’t Kill
Yes, really, even you.
How Not To Kill Your Houseplants In The Winter
It may be summer now, but this will come in handy very soon because let’s face it, summer doesn’t last long in the U.K.
The Indoor Plants To Get To Make Your House Pinterest Worthy
Because we all love a bit of Pinterest.
7 Houseplant Instagram Accounts To give You Serious Palm Envy
Palms, Cacti and succulents. Oh my.
How To DIY Yourself A Houseplant
No really. No amount of watering will make this guy wilt.
How To Make A Terrarium For Under A Tenner
‘Cause we’re all broke a tenner is all we have.
Nik Southern From Grace & Thorne Tells Us Where We've Been Going Wrong With Houseplants
We asked an expert to give us all the answers.
Can Period Blood Fertilise Your Houseplants?
Yes, of course we put this theory to the test...
How To Garden When You Don't Have A Garden
Terrariums are where it's at you guys
Flowers And Leaves For Your Home, Inspired By Pinterest
Flowers and foliage for your home... No Cath Kidston or Laura Ashley in sight though. We promise
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.