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Publisher
New Holland
Pub. Date
2012
Description
This inspirational and practical book demonstrates how well-chosen houseplants breathe life into an interior, lifting the spirits, providing a burst of colour and texture and fill a room with scent and character. Informed and imaginative text by Clare Matthews and stunning photography by Clive Nichols demonstrate how tired or unwelcoming rooms can be instantly transformed with a few well-chosen houseplants. Choosing the right plant for difficult locations,...
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Pub. Date
2019.
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"The complete guide to 'greening' your space, with ideas and inspiration for adding plants to every room in your home, plus a directory of versatile, easy-to-care-for specimens."--
Chapman walks readers through everything they need to know to bring houseplants into their home. She begins with the basics of choosing and caring for plants, with emphasis on the easiest-to-care-for varieties. Then she guides readers through the home room by room, explaining...
Author
Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"This comprehensive visual guide to houseplant care is packed with illustrations and hand drawings, color photography, accessible infographics, and advice for first-time and experienced plant parents alike. Build confidence in tending indoor plants through this guide to basic plant care, all while learning about the history of houseplants, how they communicate, and sustainable ways to troubleshoot houseplant parenting issues. Whether you're afraid...
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Grow in the Dark puts the spotlight on 50 of the best houseplants you can grow in your dim or dark apartment. Author Lisa Eldred-Steinkopf, known as the Houseplant Guru, shares the knowledge she's gained tending to her own personal jungle of over 1,000 houseplants.
Having a south-facing window doesn't always guarantee you the best light to grow plants-especially if your window faces an alley or a tree-lined street. What's the point of growing an...
Author
Publisher
Storey Pub
Pub. Date
2008
Description
From the Publisher: You can also have houseplant fun with fruits, nuts, herbs, and spices. From the common carrot to the exotic cherimoya, dozens of foods have pits, seeds, and roots waiting to be rescued from the compost bin and brought back to life on your windowsill. Planted and nurtured, the shiny pomegranate seeds left over from breakfast and the piece of neglected ginger root in your refrigerator will grow into healthy, vigorous houseplants-kitchen...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Description
How Not to Kill Your Houseplant helps you create an oasis of happy, flourishing houseplants.--COVER.
Do you have a "black thumb? Does just looking at plants cause them to wither and die? Peerless offers advice on keeping houseplants alive, even if you're horticulturally challenged. She shows you how to create an oasis of happy flourishing houseplants, and even give suggestions for different areas of your house.
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Step into Melissa Lo's carefully curated and meticulously maintained world of houseplants. Here, you'll find detailed instructions for keeping your plants healthy, happy and thriving so you can transform your home into a lush, green oasis. With a long standing career as a designer and a passionate hobby as an online houseplant expert, Melissa combines her unique skill set to help you become a successful plant parent, while honing your sense for how...
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Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Formats
Description
Tovah Martin, the undisputed Queen of Green, shows that anyone can grow healthy houseplants. It all boils down to a simple set of skills and?here?s the crucial part?picking the right plants. These tough but beautiful plants can thrive in less-than-ideal conditions, and they?re easy to find. You?ll also learn how to pot, repot, water, and fertilize; pick up some great ideas for fun, funky containers; and benefit from Tovah?s tips on how to display...
18) Houseplants for beginners: a practical guide to choosing, growing, and helping your plants thrive
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
Become the best houseplant parent you can be with beginner-friendly tips and tools.
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
"Houseplants add style, clean the air, and bring nature indoors. But they are often plagued with problems--aphids, mealybugs, mites, and thrips to name just a few. What's Wrong With My Houseplant? shows you how to keep indoor plants healthy by first teaching you how to identify the problem. This hardworking guide includes plant profiles for 148 plants organized by type, visual keys to the most of common problems, and the related organic solutions...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Our yards are extensions of our home, and can be every bit as inviting and personal as our favorite rooms. O'Keeffe applies the principles of interior design to exterior design, helping reading design a space, create a mood, choose furniture, and anticipate the effects of time. -- adapted from jacket
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