How Not to Kill Your Houseplant
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How Not to Kill Your Houseplant
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See moreHow Not to Kill Your Houseplant teaches you how to keep alive 114 gorgeous indoor plants, then help them bloom and thrive.
You've welcomed a plant into the home—now what?! Your first job is to keep it alive, and then, after that, help it bloom and thrive.
Master all the tips and tricks you need to become a proud plant parent of more than 100 different plants (if you're up for it)! Yellowed leaves, drooping leaves, dried leaves, even though you've watered it—what's going on? How Not to Kill Your Houseplant will explain—and fix—your houseplant woes.
Learn to spot the danger signs and take the proper action to rescue your sick plant. Follow quick tips to understand what your plant does and doesn't like: how much light, water, food, heat, and humidity. Discover the perfect plant for your unique space and needs. Bathrooms, cold rooms, at a desk, on a windowsill, in a gloomy corner or hot suntrap—there are plants for every location to create your own indoor oasis.
This is your guide to every stage of plant parenting for beginners, from identifying exactly what's in the pot, to keeping it in check when it grows too well!
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
How Not to Kill Your Houseplant by Veronica Peerless is highly praised for its clear instructions and practical advice, making it an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced plant enthusiasts who want to maintain healthy houseplants. Reviewers appreciate the book's user-friendly format, with easy-to-follow guidelines on plant care. The combination of visually appealing images and straightforward guidance is particularly noted as a standout feature.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241636213
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 17 August 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 19.0mm
Width: 159.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 408g
Pages: 144
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About the Author
Veronica Peerless is a trained horticulturalist and garden designer and an experienced writer and editor. She is currently Commissioning Content Editor at Gardens Illustrated, having previously worked as a content producer at www.gardenersworld.com and as deputy editor at Which? Gardening. She has contributed to publications including The English Garden, Garden Design Journal and Telegraph Gardening. She was horticultural consultant on The Gardener's Year, also published by DK.
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