[header] How to grow healthy plants [title] Know your plants. [step] No matter how much care and attention you give to plants, they aren't going to thrive if you don't know their specific needs. This is true whether you're buying a houseplant or planning an outdoor vegetable or flower garden. 
Some plants are able to do well in a variety of climates, but others require a controlled environment or can only survive in a specific region. [substeps] Before planting a garden or adding a plant to your potted collection, search online or ask an expert at a nursery questions about what conditions the plants need.