Lots of people like to have flowers and plants around them at home. Plants can not only brighten up a room but can help you feel better as they produce oxygen, often giving the air a fresher feel.
Depending on how much of an avid gardener you are, you may struggle to keep plants alive. Like with any living thing, plants have certain needs such as water, sunlight and warmth but different species of plants need different amounts of these things.
Whenever you go to buy a new house plant, be sure to read up about the type of plant it is. Make sure you know where it lights to be situated and how often you should water it. If you are not very good at remembering to water plants then why not start off with a cactus or a more hardy plant that requires less looking after.
If you struggle with looking after a plant then read up about it on the internet. There are also some great gardeners forums about where you can post questions about your plant and ask other members their opinions or advice.