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INTERIORS INSIDER
          Positively plants                                                                                                      make great kitchen plants as their wonderful


                                                                                                                                 striking foliage adds interest to an often neutral
                                                                                                                                 space – plus, they only need watered once a
                                                                                                                                 week when the soil feels dry to the touch.”

                                                                                                                                 Claire  notes  that  even  if  you’re  working  with
                                                                                                                                 limited space or are new to houseplants, they
                                                                                                                                 can be a great way to welcome positivity into
                                                                                                                                 your home in small ways, with almost one in five
                                                                                                                                 Brits (18%) saying that caring for a houseplant
               Dobbies highlights the positive impact plants can have on our
                                                                                                                                 improved their mood and sense of wellbeing.
                                 homes and wellbeing.                                                                            Claire notes: “If you’re just beginning  your
                                                                                                                                 houseplant journey, consider starting off with
                                                                                                                                 smaller plants and low maintenance succulents
                                                                                                                                 and use them to bring different areas of your
            obbies, the UK’s leading garden   any room and you can mix and match your                                            home to life. Shelves and compact spaces
            centre, says that there’s no better way   favourite plants to create a unique display. By                            can  be upgraded with trailing  plants,  which
       Dto welcome positivity into our homes   layering different textures and heights with                                      are both cost-effective and striking, giving
       than with some air purifying houseplants.  plants  like Monsteras,  peace  lilies and  ferns,                             you maximum impact for less. Mix and match
                                            you can create a showstopping effect that will                                       different varieties to add drama and interest to
       New research* commissioned by Dobbies has   elevate your interiors and purify the air.”                                   your display, and create an Instagram-worthy
       revealed that indoor plants can cheer us up in                                       While houseplants are often used in living   ‘shelfie’  that’s  guaranteed  to  put  a  smile  on
                                                                                                                                 your face and set you up for a positive 2023.”
       the winter months, with four in 10 Brits (40%)   With the current cost of living in mind, Dobbies’   spaces to add some welcome greenery,
       saying that colourful houseplants make them   research showed that 31% felt that houseplants   Claire says they also make for great
       feel happier. And, with 42% of Brits saying that   add greenery and colour to interiors, making   additions  to functional  areas  of  the home,   To browse Dobbies’ new range of houseplants
       houseplants make a house a home, they’re a   them a cost-effective way to make a change.   such  as  your  bathroom.  “Your  bathroom   for 2023, or for more advice and inspiration,
       great way to enhance your space and create a   Claire has some tips on how to make the most   can easily be upgraded with a few humidity-  visit www.dobbies.com
       welcoming environment.               of the garden centres’ good value options.      loving houseplants that will thrive in this
                                            “Our value houseplant range can be grouped      environment and transform the look and
       Dobbies’ Senior Houseplant Buyer, Claire   together  with  different  flowering  varieties  in   feel  of  the  space.  Layering  plants  such  as
       Bishop tells us how you can embrace some   complementing pots for a put-together look   Calatheas, ivy and Spanish Moss in different
       positive greenery and bring your home to life   and feel. Smaller plants can be raised up on   levels will help you achieve a gorgeous plant
       with houseplants.                    tables for a more impactful display, ensuring   paradise and work well in hanging containers
                                            you don’t need to spend a fortune to create     to free up floor space. Ferns and succulents will
                                            a mini jungle in your home. Alternatively,      also add a positive touch and can be styled on a
       For maximum  effect, Claire  recommends
       grouping houseplants together to create   you could use a Phalaenopsis orchid as your   bathboard or windowsill for an extra pop of life.”
       a mini jungle in your home. “To really make   centrepiece and style it with smaller plants and
       an impact  and bring  some  spring positivity   succulents for an eye-catching effect. Orchids   When it comes to kitchens, Claire says you
       indoors, cluster houseplants of varying   are also easy to care for, simply keep your plant   can use houseplants to bring this space to life
       sizes together and style in a bright and airy   at a minimum of 15 degrees in a bright spot   without  sacrificing  its  practicality.  “Functional
       spot.  Ideal  for  filling  any  empty  corners,  a   out of direct sunlight and water once a week,   kitchen gardens work well in homes of all sizes
       houseplant  cluster will instantly brighten   misting regularly.”                    and can be scaled up or down depending on
                                                                                            how much space you have. If you’re growing
                                                                                            herbs  indoors,  your  kitchen  will  benefit  from
                                                                                            their wonderful colour and fragrance, but the
       *The above research was commissioned by Dobbies and carried out online between 9th December 2022 and 13th December
       2022. The sample comprised 2,004 UK adults. All research conducted adheres to the UK Market Research Society (MRS) code   greenery doesn’t have to stop there. Calatheas
       of conduct (2019). All research processes comply with the DPA (2018).
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