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A lush and inviting look for the home can be achieved with the help of houseplants. In this video, Ed Hume, expert gardener and author, demonstrates the use of several kinds of plants and how to keep them healthy. Knowing how to select an appropriate plant is a key to success, and plants have differing light and humidity needs. Hume explains how the correct amount of water and food is critical to the flourishing of houseplants and also discusses disease and insect infestation treatments. Propagation of plants is explained, as Hume applies his pinching methods to get cuttings.