Nothing adds more beauty and comfort to our homes and offices than the lush flowers and foliage of indoor houseplants. However, in the hands of less green-fingered homeowners, the needs of real plants ...

Maria Balaska is a London-based philosopher and psychologist. Her latest book is Anxiety and Wonder: on Being Human. When the German philosopher Immanuel Kant puzzled over why nature looks beautiful ...

I have years of experience testing top home and kitchen products. Real plants aren’t always practical, whether due to low light, allergies or a lifestyle that doesn’t allow for regular care. Still, ...

While real plants are ideal, there are times when opting for faux plants makes more sense. For example, if your living space doesn’t get enough sunlight for real plants to thrive. Or perhaps you ...