You can water in several ways. A quick and easy method is to water from surface with a watering can. Use a long-spout water can and water at room temperature. When water escapes through bottom of a pot, houseplant has had enough.

Pots also may be placed in a tray of water for about half an hour. This allows soil to draw water in from drainage holes. Some plants, such as ferns, especially like this watering method.

During each watering, use enough water to completely soak soil in pot rather than simply wetting surface. (Keep in mind when watering that hairy plants, such as African Violets, can be damaged if their leaves get wet).

Tap water is fine for plants, but it's a good idea to let water stand in an open container overnight to allow it to come to room temperature and allow chlorine to evaporate. If your tap water has a high fluoride content, it is wise to use water from another source -- spring, well, rain water, distilled water, or water that has collected in a dehumidifier. You also can add perlite or limestone to your plant's soil to neutralize fluorides.

More steps to easily care for your house plants can be found at http://www.koripuckett.com/house-plant-care

Another unusual one is called Kiss Me Over Garden Gate. Yes, this really is name of a plant! It's official name is Polygonum orientale. It's an old-fashioned annual knotweed used for bold effect. It has large heart shaped leaves and pendulous clusters of small pink flowers. In rich, moist soil and full sun it can go to six feet tall. Best to sow seed in fall or early spring where it is to grow.

Lastly another unusual plant to try is Balloon Flower. These are perennial, meaning they will return year after year. The latin name for these are: platycodon grandiflorus. They are very hardy, durable plants and very beautiful. Balloon flowers are about size of a ping pong ball and look like little "balloons". Once they fully open up they split and you can see center portion and bloom then resembles a star. They usually come in shades of purple, pink and white. Very cute, plants only get about 2 feet tall. Try one!