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Houseplants - by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf (Hardcover)

Houseplants - by  Lisa Eldred Steinkopf (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Transform your home into a verdant retreat with this information-packed guide to houseplant care, with profiles for over 125 different plants.</b> <p/> Well-chosen, well-cared-for houseplants bring life to a room, both literally and figuratively. They <b>add color, texture, motion, uniqueness, beauty</b>--and they even <b>improve air quality</b>. They also <b>fulfill our need to nurture</b> and care for other living things. In <i>Houseplants</i>, expert grower Lisa Eldred Steinkopf gives you the advice and information you need to confidently bring a plant (or two, or more!) home and find joy in keeping it lush and healthy. <p/> Achieve success with your houseplants by: <ul><li><b>Making smart selections</b>: Choose plants that are suited for your space and conditions.</li><li><b>Savvy siting</b>: Where the plant is placed is as important as what it is.</li><li><b>Taking care</b>: Proper maintenance goes far beyond watering; learn how to fertilize, groom, troubleshoot, propagate, and more.</li><li><b>Becoming an educated owner</b>: The book includes 125+ profiles of the most popular, cutting-edge plant species.</li></ul> Organized by relative ease of care, the plant profiles offer the <b>common and botanical names</b>, <b>light</b> preference, <b>watering</b> guidelines, whether and <b>under what conditions it flowers</b>, its <b>size and growth potential</b>, <b>propagation tips</b>, and available <b>cultivars</b>. <p/> Featuring <b>stunning photography</b> and a <b>modern design</b>, <i>Houseplants</i> is a must-have resource for every houseplant parent.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"This book definitely delivers on what it sets out to achieve and I hope it will empower readers to embrace the houseplant revival."</p>--<i><b>The Garden Magazine</b></i><br><br>"Comprehensive, useful, and a delight to pore through, this really is the 'complete guide' to houseplants! "--<i><b>FloweryProse.com</b></i><br><br>"Houseplants gives you the best techniques to water, fertilize, groom, propagate and more--helping you keep your plants healthy."--<i><b>Michigan Gardener</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Lisa Eldred Steinkopf</b> is The Houseplant Guru, who features all things houseplants on her blog, thehouseplantguru.com. She is the author of <i>Houseplants</i> and <i>Grow in the Dark</i> and has written for HGTVgardens.com, <i> Real Simple </i>magazine, <i>Michigan Gardener Magazine</i>, the houseplant section of Allan Armitage's Greatest Perennials and Annuals app, and <i>Michigan Gardening Magazine</i>, where she writes a monthly column. She worked for more than a decade at Steinkopf Nursery as the Annuals and Houseplants Manager, and has been interviewed online, in print, and on TV about houseplants. She harbors well over 1,000 houseplants in her home.</p>

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