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Indoor oasis

Indoor plants grace our homes throughout the year, but can offer the greatest joy during the winter months as the garden sleeps, feeding our need for the natural beauty of foliage and flowers. However, ‘as the temperature drops, the growth of plants slows down, so you need to adapt how you care for your houseplants in winter to keep them looking lush and green all year round,’ explains Emily Lawlor of Happy Houseplants.

Some indoor plants will have an easy time adapting to the colder

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