Pests can cause more damage to houseplants than people realise, with them often being taken over by small pests like aphids, spider mites, or mealybugs.
An expert has shared how to protect plants against pests and other essential maintenance tasks to keep them healthy.
B&Q's Head of Plants Mark Sage said: "It is important to take regular inspections of your plants and take action to prevent pests from taking over them."
Mark recommended "bottom watering" as a "great way" to avoid pests destroying your plants.
Aphids are common pests on plants
GETTYHe said: "It creates a less hospitable environment for many pests that thrive in moist, top-level soil and is generally a better practice for plant care.
"It allows water to reach the roots and helps nutrients seep into the deeper layers of the soil."
To look after your plants, the expert recommended repotting them every one to two years to "maximise their growth opportunities".
Mark explained: "Failing to repot plants every one to two years can lead to root rot and lower a plant's ability for healthy growth."
Start by repotting your plants in a slightly larger container with drainage holes to "prevent water from accumulating and causing root rot".
Mark advised: "Using a high-quality, peat-free houseplant compost that provides good aeration and moisture retention.
"These are usually simple plastic pots, which you can place inside a more decorative outer pot to match your space."
When watering your plants, "many swear by distilled water, thinking it is the best"; however, the gardener explained it "can actually deprive plants of key nutrients".
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Mark recommended using tap water as opposed to distilled water for your plants
GETTYThe expert recommended: "Tap water, which includes trace minerals that help plants grow.
"If certain tap water has a lot of chlorine or chemicals, the trick is to let it sit out overnight to let those substances disappear before watering."
Another gardener has shared a plant species he recommends Britons grow in their gardens.
George spoke on his YouTube channel, George Jungle Garden, about why he believes Euphorbias are an excellent choice in spring.
