I got lots of ideas on ways I could improve the care of our plants, without much more effort, and approaches for trying to overcome some of the problems I had encountered. It has sections on Planting, Watering and Fertilizing, Lighting, Environment, Grooming and Propagation and Problem Solving. The book covers a lot of basics without going into so much depth that I lost my momentum or interest.
When I encountered a few problems, I finally reverted to that traditional approach and began by buying this book. What I didn’t do is follow my usual approach: read up on the subject and then plan out my approach. I did some quick research on the Internet on the specific plants I had purchased. I brought several plants over the period of a year. Over the years we had both tried tentatively to add plants, and never felt great about our ability to get them to grow and flourish. Organized by relative ease of care, the plant profiles offer the common and botanical names, light preference, watering guidelines, whether and under what conditions it flowers, its size and growth potential, propagation tips, and available cultivars.įeaturing stunning photography and a modern design, Houseplants is a must-have resource for every houseplant parent.Ī couple of years ago we realized that with everything my wife and I had done to decorate our home, it was missing plants. Taking care: Proper maintenance goes far beyond watering learn how to fertilize, groom, troubleshoot, propagate, and more.īecoming an educated owner: The book includes 125+ profiles of the most popular, cutting-edge plant species. Savvy siting: Where the plant is placed is as important as what it is. Making smart selections: Choose plants that are suited for your space and conditions. In Houseplants, expert grower Lisa Eldred Steinkopf gives you the advice and information you need to confidently bring a plant (or two, or more!) home and find joy in keeping it lush and healthy.Īchieve success with your houseplants by: They also fulfill our need to nurture and care for other living things. They add color, texture, motion, uniqueness, beauty-and they even improve air quality. Well-chosen, well-cared-for houseplants bring life to a room, both literally and figuratively. Transform your home into a verdant retreat with this information-packed guide to houseplant care, with profiles for over 125 different plants.
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