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About Houseplants For Dummies
Product Description Looking to bring some outside greenery indoors? Maybe you already have an indoor garden and are looking to create a botanical jungle. Whatever the case may be, houseplants are an ideal inexpensive way to beautify your dwelling. You’ll be rewarded with purer air and you’re sure to enjoy watching your plant sprout, climb, and even flower. Of course, before you start working on crafting a greenhouse, you need to know what kinds of plants you can grown in your home and which plants are best suited to your taste and style. Houseplants For Dummies introduces dozens of different foliage plants, flowering plants, cacti, and exotic varieties. Your green thumb is sure to get even greener once you’ve read about:Houseplant basicsIdentifying indoor microclimatesIndoor plant “biographies”Differentiating between direct, indirect, and low lightWatering needsRules of fertilizingTemperature and growing cyclesHouseplants For Dummies is packed with houseplant growing techniques, tips, tricks, and even goes the extra mile with a chapter devoted to the various ways you can display houseplants if you’re looking for some bragging rights! Whether you’re new to the world of houseplant basics or you’re a seasoned gardener, you’ll get the “inside dirt” on topics such as:Various potting soil mixesPreparing plants for indoor lifeCleaning, pruning, and stakingPropagating houseplantsDealing with pests and diseasesBuilding your own controlled climateAnd much moreThe material is arranged into six clear and helpful sections: houseplant basics, houseplant profiles, growing essentials, potted plant maintenance, houseplant settings, and valuable ideas – each section helping you create your own indoor forest. Even if you’re convinced you have a black thumb, Houseplants For Dummies will have you living among the green in no time! Review "Perennials for Every Purpose is the next best thing to having a friendly expert whispering in your ear as you plan, plant, and perfect your perennial garden. This book is a treasure.""The book is packed with lots of useful information for the beginning gardener, and it's a great refresher for the experienced gardener as well. Perennials for Every Purpose is certainly a welcome addition to my perennials library." From the Inside Flap "Indoor gardening comes alive under the user-friendly guidance of Houseplants For Dummies."— Matthew Gardener, President, California Interior Plantscape Association Hundreds of houseplant profiles help you pick the right plantsTurn your home into a "green" houseMake any and every room healthier and more attractive with houseplants! In this indispensable indoor gardener’s companion, you’ll get the dirt on selecting healthy plants and keeping them lush – even if you’re convinced you have a black thumb! This guide is just what you need to transform your home into a leafy green paradise.The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English"Get in, get out" informationIcons and other navigational aidsTear-out cheat sheetTop ten listsA dash of humor and funDiscover how to:Select plants that are best for youChoose pots and potting soilGive plants the right amount of water and lightFertilize plants and protect them from pestsGet plants to propagate From the Back Cover "Indoor gardening comes alive under the user-friendly guidance of Houseplants For Dummies."— Matthew Gardener, President, California Interior Plantscape Association Hundreds of houseplant profiles help you pick the right plantsTurn your home into a "green" houseMake any and every room healthier and more attractive with houseplants! In this indispensable indoor gardener’s companion, you’ll get the dirt on selecting healthy plants and keeping them lush – even if you’re convinced you have a black thumb! This guide is just what you need to transform your home into a leafy green paradise.The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English"Get in, get out" informationIcons and other navigational aidsTear-out cheat
