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Houseplants That Work For You

It starts with the desire for a fresh look inside your home. You rearrange furniture, declutter and then you spot it: An empty space on your shelf. An idea to thrill every gardener lights your eyes—I could put a houseplant there! But how does this story end for you?

We all have places in our houses that would look better with more plants, but sometimes it’s hard to imagine how to make it work. Or maybe the plants you have tried just don’t survive. Danae Horst has experienced it all, and she’s here to help you incorporate houseplants into your home with equal parts practicality and style.

After growing up with a “crazy plant lady” mom in a home where she could connect with nature indoors every day, it was, to equip others with the ability to grow vibrant houseplants, green thumb or not.

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