Book
How not to kill your house plant : survival tips for the horticulturally challenged / Veronia Peerless.
"How Not to Kill Your Houseplant helps you create an oasis of happy, flourishing houseplants."--Back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781465463302 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 142 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm
- Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: New York : DK Penguin Random House, 2017.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The basics : Buy it ; Pot it and place it ; Water it ; Feed it and love it ; Repot it ; Plant pests ; Plant diseases -- The houseplants : With specific care details for 119 different plants, this section provides all the information you need to treasure your houseplant and troubleshoot any problems -- Top 5 plants for: Your desk ; Sunny spots ; Your bathroom ; Your living room. |
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| Subject: | House plants. Indoor gardening. Plants, Potted. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Stroud Branch | 635.965 Pee | 31681010065373 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
An introduction to the basics of horticulture shows readers how to keep plants alive, what to look for in a dying plant and how to turn the home into a plant-safe environment. - Penguin Putnam
You had one job: watering your new plant. But it's been a week and it's already dying.
Fear not! This helpful guide is here to show you how to rescue your plants. Follow the survival tips outlined in this book and youâll be on your way to having your home brimming with green life.
Itâs absolutely possible not to assassinate your houseplant â all you need is this book! From identifying exactly what's in the pot to helping it flourish and grow, this is your guide to creating an oasis of happy, flourishing houseplants.
With over 50 different types of popular houseplants, this book summarizes what type of care your plants do (or don't) need. Find out which types of plants will thrive in your living space. Youâll also discover how to keep a cactus alive, where to hang air plants, and how to repot succulents. Understand how much light, water, heat, and humidity your plant needs. Whatever your horticulture woes, this book will explain and fix it.
Yellowed leaves, drooping leaves, and dried leaves â learn to spot the danger signs and how to take the proper action to rescue your sick plant. Packed with helpful tips, pictures, and information panels, How Not to Kill Your Houseplant will equip you with the skills necessary to raise a healthy plant.
Give Your Plants a Chance!
If youâre horticulturally challenged and canât keep a house plant alive to save your life, then this book is for you! This practical guide to raising indoor plants equips you with the know-how you need to care for your plants.
Inside the pages of this comprehensive gardening book from, youâll discover:
? Tips on watering and feeding plants.
? Advice on how to choose the perfect house plants for your unique space and needs.
? Helpful survival tips and simple ways not to kill your plants.
? Everything you need to know about lighting for house plants, from natural to artificial lighting sources.
? Learn to spot the danger signs in unhealthy indoor plants and the effective techniques on how to rescue them.
