Summer days spent lounging in the park might be a distant memory, but thanks to the wonder of houseplants, we can still enjoy nature in the depths of winter.
“Plants make us feel calmer, help clean the air in our homes and – with so many suffering from seasonal affective disorder – can contribute towards a more positive environment,” says Freddie Blackett, CEO at Patch Plants (where Stylist Loves readers can get a special 20% discount with the code STYLISTP20).
His advice? “Layer your home with a variety of plants that offer different heights and textures. Architectural aspidistras will stand strong during the winter months, a towering fiddle-leaf fig tree with its stunning leaves will bring the living room to life, and a flowing golden pothos is perfect to pop on a bookcase, cascading down.”
We at Stylist Loves are also big fans of the fuss-free calathea, quite at home in shady corners, and the maidenhair fern – it thrives in indirect sunlight, and its delicate, lacy branches remain full of life all winter. Which is just how we want to feel too, thanks.
