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In an increasingly hectic world, Plantfulness is a guide to help
you reconnect with nature while reaching for a peaceful and mindful
life. Finding the perfect houseplant for you can be daunting,
particularly for those who feel like they have a black touch rather
than a green thumb, but Plantfulness guides you through 50
houseplants which can give back to you in a symbiotic relationship
which allows you both to thrive. Featuring the practical benefits,
from cleaner air and beautiful scents, to the emotional ones, like
creative inspiration and a daily sense of accomplishment for caring
for them, Plantfulness is the perfect choice for anyone wishing to
improve their wellbeing and enjoy nature from the comfort of their
home. An internationally respected expert on mindfulness and
houseplant enthusiast, Dr Jonathan Kaplan works as a clinical
psychologist in New York City. He lives with his wife, 2 kids, 2
cats, and asparagus fern Rhonda.
"We work with Hilton because he's both a plant stylist and an
incredible plant-care wizard. Hilton doesn't just teach you how to
get your plants to thrive - he teaches you how to bond with them."
Apartment Therapy Bestselling author Hilton Carter brings his
unique eye and love of plants to show you how to create luscious
interiors that not only look amazing but are good for your
well-being, too. Hilton first guides you through his own plant
journey, his inspirations, and his top ten favourite house plants.
He then takes you on a Journey in Greenery where he showcases the
homes of 12 inspiring plant parents that demonstrate the
versatility of decorating with plants. From a tiny house in Venice,
California and a light-filled loft in New York City, to a Berlin
apartment decorated with vintage finds, and the Barcelona home of a
ceramic artist, there are ideas for all types of spaces and
budgets. Hilton then sets you off on your very own plant journey,
taking you room by room, profiling the plants that are most suited
to each: those that thrive in the tropical humidity of bathrooms,
the erratic heat changes of kitchens and plants that can live
happily in the indirect light of an entryway or bedroom. Packed
full of interior design advice such as using 'statement plants'
like Fiddle-leaf figs to create a focal point, how to layer your
greenery by using hanging baskets, and how to assemble the perfect
plant shelf, Hilton shows you how bringing houseplants into your
home creates instant impact. Be inspired to create your own Wild
Interiors with Hilton's expert styling advice, plus his hints and
tips on plant care that take the mystery out of looking after your
green friends.
User-friendly and highly accessible, this is a practical, fully
illustrated and inspiring guide to indoor gardening by self-taught
plant enthusiast Jade Murray. Here you will find invaluable tips
and advice for choosing, caring for and propagating houseplants.
Having limited space is no barrier to indoor gardening. Many of
these plants are perfect for small homes and space-saving ideas
abound - eg vertical arrangements - whether hanging in a basket,
bunched on a shelf, on a window sill or grouped on a ladder.
Chapters include: the easiest houseplants to grow for complete
beginners (including Chinese Money Plants and Dragon Trees) the
best 'diva' plants for creating drama and conversation pieces
(including String of Dolphins and Elephant Ear) air-purifying
plants (from ferns and lilies to the Fiddle Leaf Fig)
humidity-loving plants (including the Lipstick Plant and Asparagus
Ferns) heat-resistant indoor plants (cacti and succulents) plants
to help with pests (including Venus Fly Trap and Trumpet Pitcher)
Throughout the book you will find: advice on where to best position
plants in the home ideas for how to display them to best advantage,
including vertical arrangements tips on soil mix, watering, feeding
and trouble-shooting step-by-step photographs for plant propagation
an at-a-glance summary of Jade's 'golden rules' for success Jade
firmly believes that plants can be restorative and therapeutic - a
positive asset in any home or office. Her advice and enthusiasm
shine on every page of this book - as do her glorious photographs.
A fun, gifty guide to growing and caring for the top 50
houseplants! Houseplants are more popular than ever: as expert
writer and gardening enthusiast Heather Rodino notes, "plants have
demonstrated therapeutic value, clean the air, and are an
affordable way of decorating, adding beauty to your home, and
making even the smallest rented space feel like your own." She
offers a lighthearted, colorfully illustrated overview of caring
for your indoor garden, profiling 50 of the most popular
houseplants, from the Boston fern and the fiddle-leaf fig to the
moth orchid. Her accessible advice on handling pests and diseases,
troubleshooting problems, and assessing your growing conditions,
will give novices the confidence they need to begin nurturing their
own collection. Tips and list detail everything from which plants
are pet-friendly to the top five plants for frequent travelers.
Take your love of plants to the next level and start growing some food
with this modern, easy-to-follow guidebook that shows you everything
you need to know to grow edible plants all year round!
Did you know you could grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs in
containers? Well, now you can take your houseplants to the next level
by growing home-grown produce and seasoning that will taste delicious
in all of your favorite dishes.
How to Grow Your Own Food identifies 50 common, easy-to-grow edible
plants from herbs to vegetables, along with detailed care instructions
and beautiful illustrations of each plant. You’ll find everything you
need to know about building your container garden including:
- How to choose the right size container for each plant
- How to water (and feed!) your plants for optimal growth
- When to harvest your crops for the best flavor
- And much more!
It’s time to turn your decorative plants into ones that will keep you
happy and healthy! No matter how much or how little space you have in
your apartment, you can enjoy everything—from basil to onions to
strawberries—with this practical guide to container gardening.
Danae Horst's Houseplants for All is a beautiful guide to selecting
and growing the right plants for your home, complete with a plant
profile quiz! Turn over a new leaf with Houseplants for All, and
actually keep all your plant babies happy and healthy. Use the
plant profile quiz to easily find your perfect match instead of
picking up whatever catches your eye at the store and hoping that
it'll survive your home and lifestyle. Whether you're always busy
and can't remember to water, get unobstructed natural light all
day, or live in the shadow of a skyscraper, a tropical oasis or
arid winter-land, there is a plant that'll thrive with you. After
finding the right plants for your home, this book will help you to
master plant care, complete with projects and tips for which
containers work best, the best plants for small places, how to live
together with pets and plants, and solutions to problems like
pests, root rot, and lack of nutrients. Whether you're an
experienced plant parent or have never owned anything other than a
fake ficus, this book is the perfect guide for happy plants in your
home.
Terrain's plant experts travel the world in search of the most
unusual and interesting houseplants. In this inspiring and
practical guide, they share their favorite specimens: exotic and
eclectic ferns, like the skeleton fork, a primitive (and unfussy)
predecessor to the family; new aroids to feed that monstera
obsession; and adventurous trailing plants like dischidia, which is
found cascading from tree branches in its native Thailand; plus
succulents and cacti, indoor trees, the best low-care plants, and
"rule breakers" like bamboo muhly grass that can make an unexpected
move indoors. Along the way, Terrain introduces their favorite
independent growers - passionate plant lovers who are creating new
hybrids and bringing back old-school specimens to the market. And
readers learn Terrain's way of styling and overarching philosophy
on care: the most important thing we can give our plants is our
presence
Welcome to modern matchmaking - for plants! All you need to do is
be honest about what you can invest into your plant relationship
(attentiveness, experience ... sunlight) and voila - The Modern
Gardener will suggest the best matched plant partner for you.
Nothing livens up a room, windowsill or small yard like the
presence of leafy Swiss cheese plants, angular succulents,
perennial peonies or your own little herb garden. And this
comprehensive reference book starts by covering all the best types
of plants and planting for every type of indoor room, patio and
balcony - from decorative and beneficial, low maintenance or useful
edible plants - you'll find everything you need to know about how
to find the perfect plants for you and your lifestyle, and how help
them to thrive. The second half of the book - the Personal Plant
Selector - features an extensive directory of over 100 plants, in
which you will be introduced to each species and their
characteristics, benefits and needs, including quick facts on
potting and repotting, correct care and more. This beautifully
designed encyclopedia of plants also includes a comprehensive index
and a cross-referencing system, to make it easy to find information
quickly. It's the ultimate guide to your personal plant kingdom!
Featuring over 40 cool, high-maintenance-looking plants, The
Unkillables will ensure your put your plant-murdering days firmly
in the past, and will transform your home into the gorgeous green
space you always dreamed of. Are you a plant killer? There's
nothing more heart-breaking than bringing your new plant baby home,
only to have it die a slow death in front of your very eyes. Was it
too much water? Not enough sunlight? A drafty corner? The reasons
for planticide can seem endless! In The Unkillables, Jo Lambell
shares her houseplant knowledge so that even the biggest plant
serial killers can have an abundant indoor garden. Jo will take the
fear out of the unknown and equip those with no green fingers at
all with the skills they need to keep their plants alive and
thriving. Plants can be a little intimidating - with their fancy
Latin names, complex terminology and 'just look at me and I'll
perish' reputation - so choosing hardy, tolerant plants is the best
place to start. Jo walks you through the basics of care - light,
water, location - as well as sharing information on repotting,
propagating, cleaning, First Aid and more.
A beautiful and practical book on choosing and caring for over 100
easy-to-find houseplants, as well as inspiring plant styling advice
and much more. Fresh flowers are great-everyone loves receiving
them. But inevitably they're already on the way out the door (and
into the trash) by the time they arrive. Plants-living, breathing,
life-sustaining plants-are where it's at! Authors Lauren Camilleri
and Sophia Kaplan really want you to love indoor gardening and
growing as much as they do. Leaf Supply profiles and provides
comprehensive (but easy to follow) care instructions for 100
houseplants-including tropical plants, palms, hanging plants,
succulents, cacti, and more unusual varieties such as air plants
and carnivorous plants-ensuring you learn and grow as your plant
grows. But much more than a plant guide, Leaf Supply also gives
interior styling advice on choosing the right pots for your
plants-both aesthetically and practically-as well as best utilizing
your space, making the most of your indoor greenery, plus advice on
pet-friendly (as well as harmful) plants for your home. This is a
comprehensive guide for any budding green thumb interested in
greening their apartment or inside their home.
The green architecture movement is a worldwide phenomenon that
addresses sustainability and a parallel awareness of how the built
world is enriched by nature. This lavishly illustrated book
presents the most beautiful and innovative buildings from around
the world and explores how they incorporate plants and architecture
in both interior design and construction. With inspiring projects
and practical tips for both the professional and the enthusiast,
the author explores the best of what's green in houses large and
small, apartment buildings, and offices.
An invaluable reference for beginners and experienced enthusiasts
alike! Beginners will love this book for its pictorial and concise
approach to growing, grouping and caring for succulents and cacti
to make them thrive. Experienced succulents enthusiasts will
appreciate the sheer variety of plants described here--a detailed
field guide to over 700 varieties, both common and exotic. Author
Shoichi Tanabe walks you through all the steps from selecting your
plants to potting, watering and displaying them. In this complete
guide you will find everything from: Advice on selecting the right
plants for your environment and lifestyle How to create attractive
groupings of succulents and spaces which thrive together Tips on
ensuring the right light, air flow, humidity and watering regimen
Essential tools and soils as well as how and when to transplant
your succulents And so much more! The plants are grouped by seasons
(spring-fall or summer-winter types), when and how much to water
them, their ease of cultivation, and more. Tips for cultivating
each genus are included, along with plenty of advice on how to keep
them healthy and vigorous. An index to all the plants makes this an
indispensable guide when adding to your collection of succulents,
cacti and air plants!
Plant is a stylish, practical, modern guide to the world of house
plants by the Guardian houseplant columnist, Gynelle Leon. House
plants can change a home in an instant. A flash of colour, a
calming influence, they are adaptable, affordable and - if you know
how - easy to care for. In Plant, horticultural expert and author
of Prick, Gynelle Leon, gives you all the knowledge you need to
help your plants thrive. Featuring: - A plant gallery showcasing
some of the very best house plants - A chapter of styling ideas to
inspire you to show your plants and their best - A care guide with
all you need to know to help your plants thrive
Give your houseplant a bit of attitude with this heavyweight
ceramic planter by Brass Monkey, which features white glaze
and...well...some care instructions. Includes a drain plug &
drip tray (that also functions as a lid) for even the most
discerning of plant people. * Vintage apothecary-inspired design,
crafted in ceramic. * Features bold one-color 'I Could Really Use A
Drink' lettering. * Includes a drain plug & drip tray for those
high maintenance plants. * Measures 4.42" in diameter and 3.9"
tall. * Use it as a lidded container if your plant dies, and you
just give up.
Peterson, former president of the American Pit Gardening Society,
shows how common kitchen staples - pits, nuts, beans, seeds, and
tubers - can be coaxed into lush, vibrant houseplants that are as
attractive as they are fascinating. With Peterson's help, a sweet
potato turns into a blooming vine; chickpeas transform into cheery
hanging baskets; the humble beet becomes a dramatic centerpiece;
and gingerroot grows into a 3-foot, bamboo-like stalk. In some
cases the transformation can happen overnight!"Don't Throw It, Grow
It!" offers growing instructions for over 50 plants in four broad
categories - kitchen vegetables; fruits and nuts; herbs and spices;
and more exotic plants from ethnic markets. The book is enhanced
with beautiful illustrations, and its at-a-glance format makes it a
quick and easy reference. Best of all, every featured plant can be
grown in a kitchen, making this handy guide a must-have for avid
gardeners and apartment-dwellers alike. "Don't Throw It, Grow It!"
will appeal both to committed recyclers and to anyone who wants to
find magic in the mundane - from parents and teachers looking to
instill a sense of wonder in children, to the houseplant enthusiast
seeking to create a one-of-a-kind Eden right in her kitchen.
"Hilton Carter's love for plants is infectious... His lush and
exuberant displays are inspiring reminders that plants can be so
much more than neat little containers on a window sill." Grace
Bonney, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Design*Sponge Take a tour
through Hilton's own apartment and other lush spaces, filled with a
huge array of thriving plants, and learn all you need to know to
create your own urban jungle. As the owner of over 200 plants,
Hilton feels strongly about the role of plants in one's home - not
just for the beauty they add, but for health benefits as well:
'having plants in your home not only adds life, but changes the
airflow throughout. It's also a key design element when styling
your place. For me, it wasn't about just having greenery, but
having the right variety of greenery. I like to see the different
textures of foliage all grouped together. You take a fiddle leaf
fig and sandwich it between a birds of paradise and a monstera
and.... yes!' You will be armed with the know-how you need to care
for your plants, where to place them, how to propagate, how to find
the right pot, and much more, and most importantly, how to arrange
them so that they look their best. Combine sizes and leaf shapes to
stunning effect, grow your own succulents from leaf cuttings,
create your own air plant display, and more.
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.
Plants change working environments, adding a touch of nature and
style and improving the indoor climate. Through their form, colour
and type of growth, they represent a living design material.
Whether it is in an open-plan office, co-working space or employee
lounge, their positive effect on people is visible and tangible.
This book is targeted towards those who want to integrate plants
into their spatial concepts. With current examples of greenterior
design, artistic plant constellations and insights into the design
of plant pots, along with background knowledge from exemplary
projects and interior architecture with botany.
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