Houseplants is a beautiful touch of green that’s not only soothing but that softens hard lines and glaring light in your home or office and it brings a little bit of nature indoors. They can even improve indoor air quality.

A natural way to decorate your home is with houseplants. If you take the proper care they can last for years and years. Here are some useful tips.

Have you tried matching plants with light conditions? Houseplants vary in their light requirements. Strong light found next to a south-facing window is what some would prefer. Others thrive in the soft morning light of an east-facing window. When choosing houseplants for various lighting situations, you can speak with a gardening professional at your local home improvement store to get more information.

Be sure to use quality potting soil. Promoting healthy roots by providing a balance of proper aeration, nutrition and moisture-holding capability is good potting soil and avoid using regular soil in containers.

Water properly. When it comes to houseplants, frequent watering is required. Into the top two inches of soil, you should stick your finger. If you notice that it’s dry, then it may be time to water. Water thoroughly, so the entire rootball is wet and the excess water runs out the bottom of the pot. Root disease can be promoted if you leave standing water in the catch tray for more than a day or two so be careful.

Fertilize regularly. The frequent watering required by most houseplants leaches nutrients out of the soil. Make sure that you fertilize regularly.

Increase humidity and avoid drafts. Plants should be kept away from heater vents, doorways, or drafty windows. By setting plants on trays layered with small pebbles and filled with water, you can increase humidity. Or place them in naturally humid areas like kitchens or bathrooms (but only if there is adequate light).

Keep the foliage clean. Because of the dust that accumulates on the leaves of houseplants, insect pests will be harbored and the light will be blocked. Use a moist towel to wipe the leaves clean or you can take the plants outdoors and hose them off in mild winter areas.

Control insect pests. Many insect pests, including aphids, whiteflies, mealybugs and scales, can quickly get out of control on houseplants. If you want to keep them at bay, you can use an insect killing spray. There are sprays that kills insects on contact and keeps on protecting for weeks because they have two-way action.

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