Indoor/Outdoor Guide to Houseplants

Confidently move your houseplants outdoors for the season—and bring them back inside with confidence.

The Indoor / Outdoor Guide to Houseplants is a 31-page digital guide from the Rooted Care Library, created to help you understand every stage of the seasonal transition. Whether you’re introducing plants to a covered porch for the summer or preparing them to return indoors before cooler weather arrives, this guide explains not only what to do, but why it matters.

Inside, you’ll learn how to safely acclimate plants to outdoor conditions, understand how changes in light, temperature, airflow, humidity, and watering affect plant health, and recognize how outdoor environments differ from life inside your home. You’ll also learn how to monitor plants throughout the season, maintain a consistent pest prevention routine, and avoid many of the common mistakes that lead to stress or pest outbreaks.

When it’s time to bring your plants back indoors, this guide walks you through a complete inspection process, proper cleaning techniques, quarantine, pest prevention options, and how to successfully transition plants back to indoor light and watering routines. You’ll also learn what changes are completely normal after the move, what signals to watch for, and how to support your plants as they readjust to life indoors.

Filled with premium editorial photography, detailed educational graphics, and easy-to-follow explanations, this guide is designed to help you understand the science behind seasonal plant care without overwhelming you with unnecessary complexity. Every chapter builds on the last, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions instead of relying on guesswork.

Inside You’ll Learn:

• Why environmental changes matter
• Understanding plant acclimation
• When it’s safe to move plants outdoors
• Preparing plants before they leave the house
• Acclimating plants to outdoor light
• Watering outdoors
• How wind, rain, heat, humidity, and seasonal changes affect your plants
• Monitoring for pests throughout the growing season
• Knowing when it’s time to bring plants back indoors
• How to thoroughly inspect and properly clean your plants
• Pest prevention strategies and quarantine
• Transitioning plants back to indoor light
• Adjusting watering and fertilizer after the move
• What to expect during acclimation
• Understanding your plant’s signals
• Common myths, frequently asked questions, and key takeaways

Instant Digital Download (PDF)
31 Pages
Compatible with phones, tablets, and computers. 

Whether you’re caring for your first houseplant or managing a growing collection, this guide will help you navigate one of the biggest environmental changes your plants experience each year. It’s the perfect companion to the rest of the Rooted Care Library, giving you the knowledge and confidence to help your plants thrive through every season.