The Unexpected Houseplant: 220 Extraordinary Choices for Every Spot in Your Home
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (898 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 160469243X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 328 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Nemrac said Best Houseplant book ever!!!. I have a huge collection of houseplants and houseplant books, and I have to say of all my books on houseplants, this one is my absolute favorite book for houseplants. Most houseplant books just go into minor details about the plant and really give no useful information. I beleive most people that write houseplant books don't even hardly do any research on houseplants and I have to say some books seem to be written by people who have never even owned a houseplantBut the author of 'The Unexpected Houseplant' went above and beyond writing a book on houseplants.first of all, she doesnt write about the basic, boring houseplants like spider pl. Houseplants 101 Good resource book. Especially if you are new to gardening and could use some help. I would have liked to had it available to me when I started.. Not impressed! The author is trying to impress her audience with many words trying to show her supposedly brilliance which actually comes off as wordy writing. If the author had ever read E B Whites writing style suggestion she would know that.As for the impressive latin words of the houseplants does nothing to inform her audience of the actual name of the plants. Also very little instruction is given in taking care of the plants, propagating the plants, or appropriate temperatures of the plants. Thus my rating.
“Will boost the confidence of even the most black-thumbed houseplant owner. It isn’t so much a practical guide…as a challenge to think outside the box when trying to bring the outside inside.” —Daily Hampshire Gazette “As the air gets crisper outside, it’s time to rethink what plants can do to enliven our interior spaces. Martin’s can-do enthusiasm is infectious, her creativity inspiring.” —Booklist “An imaginative guide to bringing the delights of the garden indoors.” —Publishers Weekly “All indoor plant hobbyists in every geographic area will enjoy and learn from this book. Ti
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.. 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. In addition to design flair, houseplants clean indoor air, which can be up to ten times more polluted. Martin brings an evangelist's zeal to the task of convincing homeowners that indoor plants aren't just a luxury—they're a necessity. 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