4 Soil Cover Ideas for Potted Houseplants That Will Help Them Thrive — And Which Ones Look Best

A close-up of a wavy concrete bowl planter from Terrain Anthropologie with a houseplant and sand soil cover.

If you look at most contemporary homes with lush displays of interior greenery from serious plant parents, then you might notice a little finishing touch that goes a long way — soil cover.

Known to help indoor gardens retain moisture while acting as a protective barrier from pests, soil cover can also serve as part of the aesthetic. It's all in how you style it and the type you choose.