Plant Guides
Are Expensive Houseplants Worth It?
An honest look at what makes some houseplants cost so much, whether rare and variegated plants are worth the price, and how to buy well without overpaying.
Topic
Buying Plants
Every guide tagged Buying Plants, gathered in one place.
Plant Guides
8 Best Houseplants to Give as Gifts
The best houseplants to give as gifts are easy to keep alive, widely loved, and often carry a bit of meaning. Here are eight that suit almost any recipient.
Plant Guides
The Best Time to Buy Houseplants (and When to Hold Off)
When to buy houseplants for the best choice and the safest start, why spring and summer beat winter, and how to buy in cold weather without shocking a plant.
Plant Guides
Buying Houseplants Online: What to Expect and How to Avoid Trouble
How to buy houseplants online safely, what really arrives in the box, how to unbox and settle a mail-order plant, and when shipping a plant is a bad idea.
Plant Guides
Common Houseplant Shopping Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
The mistakes that turn a houseplant purchase into a quick failure, from buying for looks over light to skipping the pest check, and how to shop better.
Plant Guides
How to Choose a Healthy Houseplant at the Shop
What to check before buying a houseplant, from leaves and stems to roots, soil, and hidden pests, so you bring home a healthy plant and not a problem.
Plant Care
How to Get a New Plant Home Without Damaging It
How to transport a houseplant home safely, from securing it in the car to protecting it from cold and heat, so your new plant survives the journey unharmed.
Plant Guides
Where to Buy Houseplants: Garden Centres, Big Shops, and Online
The pros and cons of buying houseplants from garden centres, supermarkets and DIY shops, specialist plant shops, and online sellers, and which suits you.