Houseplants Beginner's Guide
New to houseplants? You’re in the right place.
The Beginner’s Guide at Leaf Plant Garden will walk you through everything you need to know—from picking your first plant to solving common problems like yellowing leaves.
Not sure how to care for a specific plant? Visit our Plant Encyclopedia, where we’ve created dedicated care pages for each popular species.
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Plant Care Basics
Learn the essential techniques every plant parent needs — including how to water properly, give the right lighting, manage humidity and airflow, repot correctly, and choose suitable soil and fertilizer.
- watering
- lighting
- humidity
- soil
- airflow
- fertilizing
- repotting
- indoor plant care
Common Plant Problems
From yellowing leaves to root rot, we help you identify, understand, and solve the most common issues affecting houseplants. Perfect for beginners unsure what’s going wrong.
- yellow leaves
- pests
- root rot
- leggy growth
- overwatering
- under-watering
- plant pests
- foliage health
Plant Types & Categories
Understand the care needs and traits of different categories of houseplants. Whether you love aroids like Monstera and Philodendron, or prefer hardy snake plants, this section helps you choose and care for the right plant.
Seasonal Care Guide
Your houseplants’ needs change with the seasons. This section helps you adjust your care routine — including watering, fertilizing, lighting, and pruning — throughout the year for optimal growth.
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