Lee Miller

Broschiertes Buch

The Houseplant Guide

How to Easily Select & Maintain Indoor Plants

Beschreibung

Welcome to the world of indoor gardening! The Houseplant Guide: How to Easily Select & Maintain Indoor Plants is the definitive reference for both novice and seasoned plant enthusiasts. With over 120 in-depth listings of popular houseplants, each entry is arranged by common name and packed with key information, including botanical names, lighting preferences, soil, moisture and humidity needs and maintenance information, as well as expert tips on optimal care. Designed to inspire and educate, this comprehensive guide also features dedicated chapters that cater to specific interests, such as flowering plants, trailing and climbing plants, cacti, succulents and epiphytes, low-maintenance options, pet-friendly plants, and air-purifying varieties. Whether you are looking for the perfect addition to a sunlit space, a safe plant for furry friends, or a resilient choice that thrives on minimal care, this book has you covered. For plant owners facing common challenges, the book includes a vital chapter on identifying, managing, and preventing houseplant pests and diseases. With its rich, accessible layout and clear advice, The Houseplant Guide is the essential companion for a thriving indoor garden. Whether you have a green thumb or brown, houseplants are a wonderful way of bringing nature into your home, while improving overall air quality and health, and they are simple to grow, providing you have the proper knowledge. Join me as we begin our houseplant journey!

Autor

Involved in the horticultural industry for over 28 years Lee Miller spends her days designing gardens for others and working with plants on a constant basis. Along with her gardening career, and appreciation for all things green, she proudly tends to an extensive collection of indoor plants, which she has enjoyed for more than 40 years. Known in the gardening world, Lee Miller has been involved as a contributing writer for various magazine publications and has participated as a presenter for local universities, various gardening clubs and horticultural conferences. To keep current in the field, she is an active member of several garden related organizations, constantly learning and sharing her knowledge with others. Lee Miller is also the author of five previous publications, including A Guide to Northeastern Gardening, Landscape Design Combinations, Dream, Garden, Grow!-Musings of a Lifetime Gardener, Gardening by Month: A Monthly Guide to Planning the Northeastern & Mid-Atlantic Garden and Shade Gardening for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, each sharing her experiences and knowledge as a seasoned gardener. With trowel in hand since the age of five, her passion for both outdoor and indoor gardening continues to grow.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Hortlife Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 438g
• ISBN-13: 9798991876407
• Artikelnr.: 72732780