This beautiful and informative compendium of facts and advice is for all who enjoy having plants in their house or apartment. Though designed for beginners, it also contains information often sought by experienced plant and garden experts. Basics of successful plant care are presented and carefully organized for maximum usefullness and easy reference. Topics include choosing the right plant for the right location, controlling temperature, humidity, light, watering, using the right soils, pots and fertilizers, controlling plant diseases and pests, pruning and propagating. Also featured is essential information of more general nature, including the basics of botany, buying tips, Bonsai techniques, and a dictionary and garden terms.
- ISBN10 0812062078
- ISBN13 9780812062076
- Publish Date 1 January 1991
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 27 January 2021
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Peterson's Guides,U.S.
- Imprint Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 239
- Language English