5 easy things you can do with your houseplants to help keep a room cool, according to experts

Close up of beige linen sofa in a neutral room with a large plant pot with houseplants to keep a room cool.

The wonder of houseplants never ceases to amaze us. Not only do they help our well-being by welcoming nature into our homes and playing a role in purifying the air, but they are also the secret for helping to keep our homes cool according to experts.

With temperatures tipped to hit 30 degrees in some parts of the UK this week, we will all be trying everything we can to keep rooms cool without AC. And a few simple tricks with your houseplants could be the answer.