Green Dumb Guide to Houseplants
Green Dumb Guide to Houseplants

Author: Holly Theisen-Jones

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2023-05-16

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 1797220624

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For those who want to take care of houseplants but can hardly take care of themselves, The Green Dumb Guide to Houseplants is the perfect handbook for even the most greenery-inept individual. We all love the idea of houseplants, and maybe you've stood by helplessly as a cactus went all slimy or you've endured the perpetual indoor autumn of an unhappy Ficus. Good news—all of the plants in this book have two things in common: They're easy to find and hard to kill. The benefits of plant ownership are legion. Studies indicate just being around plants creates a relaxing effect on people. And plants make great roommates—no Peace Lily will ever criticize you for quitting your workout video to go finish a box of Triscuits. Does your bedroom have a mattress on the floor and Christmas lights taped to the wall? Put a Money Tree in the corner. Instant upgrade! Are you a corporate lackey trapped under fluorescent lights and a drop-tile ceiling? A colorful Calathea or a chunky little Aloe could help restore your will to live. The Green Dumb Guide to Houseplants is full of useful advice, crucial dos and don'ts, and realistic inspiration for all budgets and attention spans—ensuring success to even the most risk-averse, commitment-phobic indoor gardeners. THE EASIEST POSSIBLE GUIDE TO LEARNING THE BASICS OF PLANT CARE: No skills needed, except knowing how to read this book. FORTY-FIVE HOUSEPLANT PROFILES: EACH ONE EASY TO FIND AND HARD TO KILL: Divided into difficulty sections ranging from "Practically Plastic," "Chill," "Fussy," or "Master Gardener" (only one of those!), this handy houseplant book ensures you choose the right plant for your level of commitment. IF ALL ELSE FAILS, A BONUS SECTION ON HOW TO CHOOSE PLASTIC PLANTS: Shade doesn't only come from plants! Take your absolutely true advice with a healthy dose of humor. Perfect for: Everyone who has ever tried and failed to grow houseplants DIY decorators Anyone starting out in a new home or apartment A great gift for grads, newlyweds, and hosts or hostesses (along with a plant, of course)

Houseplants and Hot Sauce
Houseplants and Hot Sauce

Author: Sally Nixon

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2017-09-12

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 1452163332

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This cheeky seek and find features illustrated scenes from the life of a modern gal—from brunch with friends to shopping for succulents—with clever and funny challenges on every page. Lenny Letter contributor Sally Nixon combines the nostalgia of visual puzzles with smart, contemporary content for a fresh and charming ebook.

Grow in the Dark
Grow in the Dark

Author: Lisa Eldred Steinkopf

Publisher: Cool Springs Press

Published: 2019-05-14

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 0760364524

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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 urban jungle if tall buildings are blocking all your sunshine? This compact guide, designed to look as good on your shelf as it is useful, will help you learn how to make the most of your light so you can reap the physical and emotional benefits of living with plants. Detailed profiles include tips on watering your plants just right, properly potting them, and troubleshooting pests and diseases. You’ll also learn which plants are safe to keep around your pets. Whether you live in a shady top-floor apartment or a dungeon-y garden level, this book will help you grow your plant collection to its healthiest for its Instagram debut.

The House Plant Expert
The House Plant Expert

Author: D. G. Hessayon

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780903505352

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The House Plant Expert is one of the books in the Expert series written by the world's best-selling gardening author. Quite simply, the best-selling gardening book in the world. Over a million copies have been sold in the U.S, and nearly 14 million worldwide. According to one reviewer - "after the Bible, the best-selling reference book of all time." In a basketful of countries it has taught people how to choose and care for their indoor plants. Its style of dealing with each plant with drawings, photographs and no-nonsense text has become a legend in the publishing world. If you have house plants (and who doesn't?) you need this book.

Pocket Guide to Houseplants
Pocket Guide to Houseplants

Author: Jack Kramer

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2021-01-01

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 1607657406

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· Comprehensive pocket guide to picking plants · Great for travel and on-the-go use at the store · Growing and care information for over 250 popular species · Contains of 500 color photographs and illustrations · Author and garden expert Jack Kramer has written over 100 gardening books

Dr. Houseplant
Dr. Houseplant

Author: William Davidson

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09-02

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9781743796740

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Is your monstera getting monstrous? Snake plant looking sickly? Fiddle-leaf fading? Devil's ivy dropping leaves? Dr. Houseplant is your key to a thriving indoor home garden. Build your confidence and plant collection with this guide and learn to give your favourite houseplants the best care. Packed with information from choosing healthy plants to creating space for them to flourish in your home, Dr. Houseplant is the go-to for any plant enthusiast, whether you're just starting out or a seasoned green thumb. The book includes features on 42 of the most popular houseplants, including monsteras, ferns and cacti. Each feature provides you with the knowledge to provide the ideal conditions for each variety, from watering, feeding and temperature control, and will show you how to identify and treat common issues, such as pests and fungal diseases, with tailored solutions to suit every plant and home. With photography that illustrates the beauty and life plants can bring to your home, Dr. Houseplant will inspire and help you cultivate your own indoor garden. ts can bring to your home, Dr. Houseplant will inspire and help you cultivate your own indoor garden. ts can bring to your home, Dr. Houseplant will inspire and help you cultivate your own indoor garden. ts can bring to your home, Dr. Houseplant will inspire and help you cultivate your own indoor garden.

How To Grow Fresh Air
How To Grow Fresh Air

Author: B.C. Wolverton

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2020-04-20

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1398701173

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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.

Doctor Houseplant
Doctor Houseplant

Author: William Davidson

Publisher: Cool Springs Press

Published: 2020-09-08

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0760369879

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This comprehensive guide to houseplants covers 42 of the most popular houseplants, with all the information you need to help them thrive. Introduce gorgeous greenery into your apartment or home with houseplants. In addition to being affordable and easy to transport if you move, houseplants can instantly create a lively and inviting interior. You can start small and build a plant collection as your confidence grows. To care for your collection, you’ll need to take into consideration every plant’s individual needs. While some plants are easy to care for—particularly cacti, succulents, and snake plants—some of the most spectacular may need a little extra love. Doctor Houseplant provides all you need to know about the maintenance and care of your favorite houseplants. Each of the 42 plant profiles includes: A general discussion of the plant’s qualities and history Different varieties of the plant and what distinguishes each What to look for when purchasing Ideal conditions Common concerns Nurture healthy, happy plants with techniques for: Choosing and buying Watering and feeding Light and position Potting and repotting Dealing with pests and diseases Solutions tailored by symptoms Find complete growing guidance for: the urn plant, Chinese evergreen, anthurium, cast iron plant, azalea, begonia, bulbs and corms, cacti and succulents, peacock plant, spider plant, grape ivy, croton, cyclamen, umbrella plant, dumb cane, dracaena, poinsettia, ferns, ficus, mosaic plant, ivy, dwarf umbrella tree, herbs, wax plant, jasmine, swiss cheese plant, banana plant, orchid, palms, geranium, radiator plant, philodendron, Chinese money plant, snake plant, holiday cactus, devil’s ivy, African hemp, peace lily, Madagascar jasmine, arrowhead vine, inch plant, and yucca cane. With extensive care charts that serve as a vital reference tool, photographs of damaged leaves or flowers that help you identify specific problems, and photography showing the life and beauty that plants bring to a home, this guide is your key to thriving houseplants.

Yates Top 50 Indoor Plants And How Not To Kill Them!
Yates Top 50 Indoor Plants And How Not To Kill Them!

Author: Angela Thomas

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2018-12-01

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 1460711076

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The top 50 indoor houseplants for brightening your interiors - what's best and how to keep them alive. Bring the outdoors in and breathe new life to your home with plants! House plants are well and truly back on trend - they instantly lift an area, make a room feel fresh and welcoming, and brighten your mood. On top of this, indoor plants are great for purifying the air and creating a healthier home.Together with microbes in the soil, plants work wonders to reduce harmful pollutants released from indoor furniture. (It's true: look at the study conducted by the University of Technology, Sydney.) If you feel like your rooms need a splash of colour and a breath of life, there's no better starting point than this book. Whether your style is dramatic jungle plants or to sweetly shaped succulents, you'll find something to suit. With loads of glorious illustrations for inspiration, data on which plants are suitable where, and clear advice on how to pot, prune and pet your plants, this is the perfect guide for bringing the outdoors in - no matter what your level of gardening skill!