Quick Fix: Pick the Perfect Plant

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Quick Fix is How To!’s new monthly exclusive for Slate Plus members where we dive deeper into our latest episode. (Not a member? Here’s how to join!) Today: Carvell Wallace continues his conversation with Growing Joy author and podcaster Maria Failla. They do a not-so-rapid-fire round of “plant superlatives” to help you select the plant that’s right for you. Take the plant personality quiz that Maria mentioned in the show. If you liked this episode, check out: How To Save the Planet, Starting With Your Yard and How To Restore Nature in the Heart of a City. Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. This episode is produced by Sara McCrae and Rosemary Belson. This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By joining, not only will you unlock this episode—you’ll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the How To! show page. Or, visit slate.com/howtoplus to get access wherever you listen.

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