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Tough, neglect-resistant houseplants need less maintenance

MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin has always been a place for people who love the great outdoors. Sometimes, though, that’s just not enough and you want to bring a little nature indoors. Houseplants add a touch of green to a room, and breathe life – literally – into a living space. Studies have shown that they can even remove some harmful chemicals from the air, as well as reducing stress. And if you get the right kind, they’re remarkably easy to care for, said Breanna Verduzco, owner of Evalee Ray’s Plant Shop in Moses Lake. “For beginners, I always recommend pothos,” Verduzco said. “It’s a pretty quick grower. You oftentimes see them in clinics, doctor’s offices, because they can do well in lower light. They will survive.”