Smart Guide → The Great Indoors 11 tips for growing houseplants. Like most people, you were probably living 90 percent of your life indoors before last year's stay-at-home orders spurred you to find even more things to do inside. Raise your hand if you worked on jigsaw puzzles, binge-watched movies, baked sourdough, or pedaled a zillion stationary miles. Perhaps you also became a bit of a plant whisperer. You're not alone: Demand for garden goods blossomed in 2020, as more than 18 million Americans dug into pots and plots for the first time. The popularity of greenery isn't surprising. Adding living color to your home doesn't require much money or space-and can make you happier. Ready to give it a try? Here are 11 tips for cultivating indoor plants. by avital andrews AAA | VIA 43 DROPSTOCK / SHUTTERSTOCK