No matter what your style, your home is bound to be improved by a bit of green. Yes, money helps, of course, but I'm talking about that other green: houseplants. Nothing else provides the same beautifully sculptural quality; they're just the ticket for making your room come alive. However, not all plants are created equal, and there are a few rules for deploying them successfully. I wrote about the topic for a recent issue of Oakland Magazine, and I've excerpted the text for you in this post.