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From the Kew Experts series, this book is perfect book for the
house plant gardener, filled with invaluable tips, tricks and handy
advice to help your plants thrive! Are your house plants forlorn?
Do they need more knowledgeable attention? With the help of experts
from the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, discover which plants are
delicate and which indestructible, whether these are cacti,
succulents, air plants or those famous for their flowers, foliage,
fragrance and even air freshening powers. Learn how to nurture your
house plants and cultivate an oasis of calm using the advice and
projects in this pretty guide to 70 of the best. Here you'll find
plants for all tastes, all rooms, cold and warm temperatures, all
light levels and every skill set. Find the right home for your
plants and the right plants for your home. This beautifully
illustrated guide mixes exquisite botanical prints with 12
step-by-step photographed projects that show how to create and
display the trendiest and lushest arrangements today. Author Kay
Maguire goes back to the basics of choosing, potting, feeding and
care, then looks further at pruning and propagating in order to
make more plants. This is the perfect book for new or experienced
stay-at-home gardeners wanting to improve their outlook, freshen
their air and cultivate a little bit of calm. This book is from the
Kew Experts series, in which the top gardeners and botanical
scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew offer up advice and
information as well as suggesting handy projects on a range of
gardening topics. Other titles include: Companion to Medicinal
Plants, Guide to Growing Bulbs, Guide to Growing Fruit, Guide to
Growing Orchids, Guide to Growing Roses, Guide to Growing
Succulents and Cacti, Guide to Growing Trees, Guide to Growing
Herbs and Guide to Growing Vegetables.
Take a wander through Adam’s garden as he reflects on the plants that
have shaped his life.
The scents of the rosemary and thyme lining the garden path instantly
welcome you to what follows: a wildflower meadow, an ornamental kitchen
garden, a shady courtyard, terrace and borders, gravel garden, and
woodland walk, taking you on a tour through Adam’s garden.
As you go, Adam explains his design and planting choices, drawing on
personal feeling and memories as well as years of experience.
Plant profiles provide inspiration for your own planting dreams,
interspersed with practical know-how on plant care and design ideas to
help you create flow and moments of pause using pathways, arches, water
features, and pots.
No room to garden outside? No problem! A complete guide filled with
a host of valuable information and DIY projects, Ultimate Guide to
Indoor Gardening shares all the knowledge on how to grow a variety
of foods inside your home. From growing vegetables, microgreens,
and herbs to hydroponic gardening, troubleshooting, and more, learn
to grow fresh produce all year-round, no matter where you live.
With expert tips on composting, working with grow lights, choosing
a growing locale, container gardening for both root and above
ground vegetables, the basics of fermentation, and so much more,
this must-have resource is a one-stop shop on everything you need
to know about successful indoor food production and how to maximize
your indoor space!
Orchids are the most charismatic of flowering plants and the largest family with over 20,000 species. Many are naturally rare and others are thought to be endangered or extinct through habitat destruction and over-collecting. Orchids have a high profile in conservation but relatively little is known about their distribution and lifestyles. Author Harold Koopowitz gives the most up-to-date information on the biology, ecology, distribution, destruction and conservation of orchids that there is.
This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It
contains classical literature works from over two thousand years.
Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore
shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the
cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical
literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the
mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from
oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of
international literature classics available in printed format again
- worldwide.
This work gives the reader all the inspiration and information
needed to create a display of flowering and foliage plants indoors
for any situation, be it a small window box or a large
conservatory.
Gardens Illustrated Books of the Year 2022 A simple, stylish and
complete guide for any houseplant owner Whether you have just one
or many houseplants, this is the book they need you to read. It is
a clear and practical toolkit on all aspects of plant care from how
to choose a plant to tips for everyday care. Changes in your
plant's appearance are often a cry for help and this book will help
you understand their needs. Learn how to help your plants not only
survive but thrive. Sarah, also known as @theplantrescuer, is a
self-taught houseplant obsessive who firmly believes every plant
deserves a happy life. Her determination to see beyond the 'perfect
plant' and to rescue unloved plants makes her the go-to guide.
Houseplants have the power to transform any room. With their lush
foliage and structural beauty, they help create indoor oases that
bring a sense of tranquility to our busy lives. Fostering a
connection to plants has many positive implications for us and our
environment by strengthening our relationship with the natural
world. In Plantopedia, Lauren Camilleri and Sophia Kaplan from Leaf
Supply present the definitive guide to keeping happy, healthy
houseplants in any space. Featuring: * More than 130 plant profiles
including foliage plants, succulents and cacti, as well as rarer
gems of the plant world. * Detailed care information including
troubleshooting tips and tricks to ensure that your houseplants
thrive. * Plants for all levels of indoor gardeners, from budding
novices to green thumbs and beyond.
Add a touch of green to your office, bookshelf, coffee table or
dorm room with these adorable mini ecosystems! A Beginner's Guide
to Terrariums shows you how to create your own glass container
gardens with easy-to-understand instructions and over 230 inspiring
lifestyle photos. With this guide you'll learn all the basics,
including how to: Decorate using a variety of plants Combine
plants, rocks and other objects to achieve just the right look
Choose the right container for your plants Care for a variety of
plants, including low-maintenance ones like succulents, air plants
and mosses This book includes 52 projects that teach you how to
create a wide variety of terrariums--from open-air containers, like
bowls, to jars and hanging decorations. No matter how you choose to
display them, terrariums are a whimsical, easy and inexpensive
addition to your home.
Love houseplants? Want to know how to care for them but don't know
where to start? Then this book is for you. Over 120 of the most
popular houseplants available today are featured in this easy to
use guide, with a page devoted to each plant and full colour
photography throughout. Find out the ideal spot for your plant in
the home, how often it should be watered and fed plus lots more
besides. Whether your thing is for succulents and cacti or you
can't resist an orchid or fern there is information on caring for
them all, plus concise advise on re-potting, propagation and how to
deal with pests and diseases. Having spent thirty years working in
the pot plant and cut flower industry author Su Whale learnt that
there were generally only two questions customers asked when
purchasing a houseplant. First was, `where can I put it?' the
second, `how often should I water it?' If you are that person and
are looking for a straightforward, practical guide to houseplant
care, which will provide you with the answers to those questions,
(and much more besides!) then this book is for you.
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