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We all seem to be looking for sources of comfort during the COVID-19 pandemic. And what seem to be bringing peace and joy to many people are houseplants.

Gardening while staying at home

What’s not to love? They add beauty and color. They have style. But houseplants also need attention and proper care. If you don’t treat them right, they wilt, droop and die.

What does it take to keep them healthy and alive? What are the most common mistakes we make in watering them and exposing them to sunlight? 

We also talked about what we can do right now to get a head start on our outdoor gardens.

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We all seem to be looking for sources of comfort right now. And houseplants bring peace and joy to many people.  They add beauty and color, and can help with our mental health. What does it take to keep them healthy and alive?

MPR News with Angela Davis - We all seem to be looking for sources of comfort right now. And houseplants bring peace and joy to many people.  They add beauty and color, and can help with our mental health. What does it take to keep them healthy and alive?

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