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Author : Maggie Baylis
Publisher : One Hundred One Productions
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book House Plants for the Purple Thumb written by Maggie Baylis and published by One Hundred One Productions. This book was released on 1974 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Maggie Baylis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780273000976
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (9 download)
Download or read book House Plants for the Purple Thumb written by Maggie Baylis and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Maggie Baylis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (225 download)
Download or read book Growing Indoor Plants for Those with a Purple Thumb written by Maggie Baylis and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Darryl Cheng
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1683353242
Total Pages : 658 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (833 download)
Download or read book The New Plant Parent written by Darryl Cheng and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The creator of Instagram’s House Plant Journal mixes love with scientific logic in this beautifully photographed guide for indoor gardeners. For indoor gardeners everywhere, Darryl Cheng offers a new way to grow healthy house plants. He teaches the art of understanding a plant’s needs and giving it a home with the right balance of light, water, and nutrients. With this book, indoor gardeners can be less a passive follower of rules for the care of each species and much more the confident, active grower, relying on observation and insight. And in the process, the plant owner becomes a plant lover, bonded to these beautiful living things by a simple love and appreciation of nature. The New Plant Parent covers all of the basics of growing house plants, from finding the right light, to everyday care like watering and fertilizing, to containers, to recommended species. Cheng’s friendly tone, personal stories, and accessible photographs fill his book with the same generous spirit that has made @houseplantjournal, his Instagram account, a popular source of advice and inspiration for over half a million indoor gardeners.
Author : Larry Hodgson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0764551027
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (645 download)
Download or read book Houseplants For Dummies written by Larry Hodgson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1998-08-26 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking to bring some outside greenery indoors? Maybe you already have an indoor garden and are looking to create a botanical jungle. Whatever the case may be, houseplants are an ideal inexpensive way to beautify your dwelling. You’ll be rewarded with purer air and you’re sure to enjoy watching your plant sprout, climb, and even flower. Of course, before you start working on crafting a greenhouse, you need to know what kinds of plants you can grown in your home and which plants are best suited to your taste and style. Houseplants For Dummies introduces dozens of different foliage plants, flowering plants, cacti, and exotic varieties. Your green thumb is sure to get even greener once you’ve read about: Houseplant basics Identifying indoor microclimates Indoor plant “biographies” Differentiating between direct, indirect, and low light Watering needs Rules of fertilizing Temperature and growing cycles Houseplants For Dummies is packed with houseplant growing techniques, tips, tricks, and even goes the extra mile with a chapter devoted to the various ways you can display houseplants if you’re looking for some bragging rights! Whether you’re new to the world of houseplant basics or you’re a seasoned gardener, you’ll get the “inside dirt” on topics such as: Various potting soil mixes Preparing plants for indoor life Cleaning, pruning, and staking Propagating houseplants Dealing with pests and diseases Building your own controlled climate And much more The material is arranged into six clear and helpful sections: houseplant basics, houseplant profiles, growing essentials, potted plant maintenance, houseplant settings, and valuable ideas – each section helping you create your own indoor forest. Even if you’re convinced you have a black thumb, Houseplants For Dummies will have you living among the green in no time!
Author : Nancy Roca Laden
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book House Plants written by Nancy Roca Laden and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Frances Tenenbaum
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780684139555
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (395 download)
Download or read book Nothing Grows for You? written by Frances Tenenbaum and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This brown thumb guide to house plants is for everyone who can't grow them, or say they can't, or would like to grow them but don't hve the kind of house or office where plants will flourish. It is based on the personal experience of the author who was, she says, all of the people described in the preceding sentence. It takes the guesswork out of problems of light, water, humidity, feeding and pruning. It suggests the easiest and least expensive plants to buy and experiment with until you find just what will grow for you. The ones that won't you can throw out with a clear conscience and no sense of tragedy. The popular plants generally chosen as gifts are often neither easy nor inexpensive. Full directions are given for their care and with a little bit of luck they too may flourish. 75 species and their requirements are described. Among them there must be at least one for even the brownest thumb.
Author : B.C. Wolverton
Publisher : Orion Spring
ISBN 13 : 1398701173
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (987 download)
Download or read book How To Grow Fresh Air written by B.C. Wolverton and published by Orion Spring. This book was released on 2020-04-20 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide to the houseplants you need for clean and fresh air when you're stuck at home How clean is the air you breathe? Plants are the lungs of the earth: they produce the oxygen that makes life possible, add precious moisture and filter toxins. Houseplants can perform these essential functions in your home or office with the same efficiency as a rainforest in our biosphere. In this beautifully illustrated guide, noted scientist Dr Bill Wolverton shows you how to grow 50 plants that filter the most common pollutants, making it easy for you to purify the environments that impact you the most.
Author : Nancy Roca Laden
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780704501348
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (13 download)
Download or read book House Plants written by Nancy Roca Laden and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Tovah Martin
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 1604697059
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)
Download or read book The Indestructible Houseplant written by Tovah Martin and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2015-07-24 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Tovah Martin has weeded through the world of indoor plants to find over 200 options tough enough for anyone to grow.”—The American Gardener Brown thumb? No problem. The Indestructible Houseplant is packed with indoor plants that are tough, beautiful, reliable, and virtually impossible to kill. In addition to plant profiles with concise information on water, light, and blooming times, this gorgeous book includes tips on care, maintenance, and ideas for combining houseplants in eye-catching indoor displays. Follow Martin’s sage advice and you’ll have a thriving urban jungle in no time.
Author : Veronica Peerless
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465495436
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (654 download)
Download or read book How Not to Kill Your Houseplant written by Veronica Peerless and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You had one job: watering your new plant. But it's been a week and it's already dying. Fear not! This helpful guide is here to show you how to rescue your plants. Follow the survival tips outlined in this book and you'll be on your way to having your home brimming with green life. It's absolutely possible not to assassinate your houseplant - all you need is this book! From identifying exactly what's in the pot to helping it flourish and grow, this is your guide to creating an oasis of happy, flourishing houseplants. With over 50 different types of popular houseplants, this book summarizes what type of care your plants do (or don't) need. Find out which types of plants will thrive in your living space. You'll also discover how to keep a cactus alive, where to hang air plants, and how to repot succulents. Understand how much light, water, heat, and humidity your plant needs. Whatever your horticulture woes, this book will explain and fix it. Yellowed leaves, drooping leaves, and dried leaves - learn to spot the danger signs and how to take the proper action to rescue your sick plant. Packed with helpful tips, pictures, and information panels, How Not to Kill Your Houseplant will equip you with the skills necessary to raise a healthy plant. Give Your Plants a Chance! If you're horticulturally challenged and can't keep a house plant alive to save your life, then this book is for you! This practical guide to raising indoor plants equips you with the know-how you need to care for your plants. Inside the pages of this comprehensive gardening book from, you'll discover: - Tips on watering and feeding plants. - Advice on how to choose the perfect house plants for your unique space and needs. - Helpful survival tips and simple ways not to kill your plants. - Everything you need to know about lighting for house plants, from natural to artificial lighting sources. - Learn to spot the danger signs in unhealthy indoor plants and the effective techniques on how to rescue them.
Author : Peter Shepperd
Publisher : Green Fingered Gardener
ISBN 13 : 1913871142
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (138 download)
Download or read book Houseplants 101 written by Peter Shepperd and published by Green Fingered Gardener. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your guide to growing big, beautiful, thriving houseplants, whether you’re an expert gardener or self-described brown thumb. Houseplants bring life into the home, literally. They produce oxygen and refresh the air indoors, they liven up small spaces, and they make the perfect companions since they don’t demand much more than a sunny window and some water. Of course, for those who have never grown houseplants before, the mere idea of bringing one inside conjures up all sorts of questions and concerns. Don’t different plants need different amounts of light? How much water is too much? If I have kids or pets, which plants should I avoid? Relax! Growing plants is supposed to be a joy-filled activity, so before you let all your concerns come pouring out, consult Houseplants 101 Written with beginners and experienced gardeners alike in mind, this book covers everything, from picking the right plants for your space to making them fit right in with decorative pots and hanging baskets. Experience the emotional and psychological benefits of keeping houseplants, which have been shown to reduce feelings of depression and provide an outlet to those with anxiety. Your small corner of the world will grow a bit greener when you learn about the best indoor plants for all types of caretakers, why succulents are so popular, and how to make your plants not only happy and lush, but also stylish. In addition, you’ll discover: Which houseplants are the hardest to kill (perfect for those who do not consider themselves to have green fingers yet!) How to ensure your plants get adequate light Why repotting is an important step in the growth cycle of a plant High-maintenance plants for the more adventurous indoor gardeners The best plants for every type of home, from those that have an abundance of sunlight to the ones that are darker than a cave And much, much more! As a bonus, you’ll even find a growing guide for edible plants that you can keep inside all year round! Everyone can grow plants, and that’s what The Indoor Gardener will prove. If you’re ready to pick up a spade and get your hand dirty, click “add to cart” and discover the wonderful world of houseplants!
Author : Lisa Eldred Steinkopf
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1591866901
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (918 download)
Download or read book Houseplants written by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-23 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's the best way to nurture your green thumb when you don't have a yard or space? Houseplants! This is your guide to raising the best, healthiest, and happiest potted plants nature has ever seen. When you want to raise plants but just don’t have the space, then it’s time to turn to houseplants! Houseplants is the definitive guide to the millions of varieties that houseplants come in, and the different levels of maintenance, care and know-how they all require. Now is your chance to dive into this pleasant, no-yard-required hobby without the questions of which potting mix to try, what the right level of light you’ll need, or how to shift your plants as seasons change. Houseplants profiles more than 150 different plants, and gives you the best techniques to raise them to be happy, green, and healthy. And as you watch them grow, you can stimulate your inner botanist with the included information on each plant’s Latin family, varieties, bloom period, mature height, and other scientific specs.
Author : Tovah Martin
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 160469243X
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)
Download or read book The Unexpected Houseplant written by Tovah Martin and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's time for plant lovers to dust off their houseplants, update their image, and discover just how exciting, trendy, and crucial plants can be in the home. The Unexpected Houseplant, by renowned plant authority Tovah Martin, isn't your typical, old-fashioned, dowdy houseplant book. Martin's approach is revolutionary—picture brilliant spring bulbs by the bed, lush perennials brought in from the garden, quirky succulents in the kitchen, even flowering vines and small trees growing beside an easy chair. Martin brings an evangelist's zeal to the task of convincing homeowners that indoor plants aren't just a luxury—they're a necessity. In addition to design flair, houseplants clean indoor air, which can be up to ten times more polluted. Along with loads of visual inspiration, readers will learn how to make unusual selections, where to best position plants in the home, and valuable tips on watering, feeding, grooming, pruning, and troubleshooting, season by season.
Author : Emma Sibley
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1787132838
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (871 download)
Download or read book The Little Book of House Plants and Other Greenery written by Emma Sibley and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-19 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: House plants are having a moment. Inexpensive to purchase, easy to care for and a statement in any space they inhabit, growing these plants is virtually foolproof. The Little Book of House Plants and Other Greenery is a source of green inspiration for small-space gardening, featuring a directory of 60 of the most popular varieties of foliage to own. From dramatic palms and tropical leafy wonders to beautiful ferns and flowering potted plants – this book covers everything you need to know about nurturing and growing your own. Each of the 60 plants is accompanied by luscious photography and an easy-to-follow breakdown of all the essential requirements for that variety. This includes details on size, growth and flowering, along with any extra tips on caring for that specific plant.
Author : Corrie Beth Hogg
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 1604698918
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)
Download or read book Handmade Houseplants written by Corrie Beth Hogg and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of Library Journal’s Best Books of 2018 In Handmade Houseplants, expert crafter and tastemaker Corrie Beth Hogg offers a no-water option for your urban jungle: plants made from paper! This stylish guide includes step-by-step instructions and templates for making 30 of the most popular houseplants, from monstera and peperomia to fiddle leaf fig and philodendron. Additional projects show how to use paper plants for home décor, wall art, holiday decorations, gift giving, and more. The projects are simple enough to be made in few hours and the materials are affordable and easy to find. Packed with colorful photos and filled with inspiration, Handmade Houseplants shows how paper plants can provide a modern, light-hearted touch to a well-designed home.
Author : Jon VanZile
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1507207301
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (72 download)
Download or read book Houseplants for a Healthy Home written by Jon VanZile and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This A-to-Z guide illuminates the numerous health benefits of 50 common, easy-to-grow houseplants along with detailed care instructions and beautiful illustrations of each plant. With plant-scaped rooms popping up all over Pinterest, style blogs, and home décor magazines, houseplants are the hottest home accessory right now—and for good reason. Plants are a quick and easy way to add life, color, and texture to any indoor space. But houseplants offer so much more than just visual interest to a room. They can purify the air, reduce stress, improve sleep—and much more! Houseplants for a Healthy Home explains the specific health and wellness benefits of 50 common, easy-to-grow, and popular houseplants, while introducing you to new favorites bound to brighten your life. You will find an A-to-Z guide of a variety of the plants that includes a beautiful illustration of each plant, along with the plant’s health benefits and clear, detailed care instructions. Let Houseplants for a Healthy Home lead you to a life in full bloom.
